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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY,APRIL 13, 2004 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Councilmembers Sherry Butcher,Ron Case,
Jan Mosman, and Philip Young
CITY STAFF: City Manager Scott Neal,Parks &Recreation Director Bob Lambert,Public
Works Director Eugene Dietz, City Planner Michael Franzen, City Attorney Ric Rosow and
Council Recorder Theresa Brundage.
I. ROLL CALL/CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Tyra-Lukens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. City Planner Michael
Franzen was absent.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Tyra-Lukens announced the passing this past week
of two individuals connected with Eden Prairie—Marine Corporal Tyler Fey, resident
and graduate of Academy of Holy Angels who died while serving in Iraq; and Mr. Lynn
Charlson, 93,pioneer of Eden Prairie businesses and Eden Prairie land owner for many
years. She expressed condolences to the families of both.
III. COUNCIL FORUM INVITATION
Mayor Tyra-Lukens announced that the City Council provides an Open Forum
opportunity for Eden Prairie citizens to address the Council on issues related to Eden
Prairie city government on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:30-6:50 p.m.
in the Council Chambers immediately prior to the start of the City Council's regularly
scheduled meetings. She said this month's meetings are on the second and fourth
Tuesdays because of precinct caucuses held last week. She said Open Forum is reserved
for scheduled participants and if you wish to speak to the Council during Open Forum,
please contact Ms. Lorene McWaters in the City Manager's office by calling
952.949.8412 by noon of the meeting date with your name and the subject matter you
wish to address.
Tyra-Lukens said the Council also provides an impromptu, unscheduled Open Podium
opportunity for citizens to address the Council concerning issues related to Eden Prairie
city government from 6:50 to 7:00 p.m. immediately following Open Forum. She said
Open Forum and Open Podium are not recorded or televised. She said the City Council
reserves the right to adjust the time allocations for Open Forum and Open Podium and if
you have questions about the process or procedures of Open Forum or Open Podium,
please contact the City Manager's office.
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Tyra-Lukens read a proclamation declaring April 11-17, 2004 as National
Telecommunicators Week in Eden Prairie in honor of the men and women whose
diligence and professionalism keep the city and citizens safe.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Neal requested removing Item VI.E. from the Consent Agenda and place the item under
the Ordinances and Resolutions section of the agenda because there have been recent
changes to the document. Tyra Lukens added,under Reports of Councilmembers, a
report on a closed session held prior to this meeting regarding the City Manager's
performance review. Mosman added, Reports of Councilmembers, an issue and update on
pedestrians. Also under Reports of Councilmembers, Butcher added a query for the head
of Public Works.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Young, to approve the agenda as published and
amended. Motion carried 5-0.
V. MINUTES
A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY,MARCH 23, 2004
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Mosman, to approve the Minutes of the
City Council Workshop held Tuesday,March 23, 2004. Motion carried 5-0.
B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY,MARCH 23, 2004
Case said on Page 13, second paragraph, second line, his concern was that
developer's alternatives would be more complicated and problematic,not his
integrity.He asked to change "integrity"to "alternatives are."
The minutes will also be amended to reflect the correct spelling of City Manager
Scott Neal's last name.
MOTION: Young moved, seconded by Case,to approve as amended the Minutes
of the City Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 23, 2004. Motion carried 5-0.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. COSTCO WHOLESALE by Costco Wholesale. Approval of Development
Agreement. Location: 12005 Technology Drive.
C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-53 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
MEADOWCROFT
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D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2004.54 APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF
ELECTION JUDGES FOR MAY 11, 2004 REFERENDUM
E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-55 APPROVING LEASE WITH
GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES FOR HUMAN SERVICES SPACE
F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-56 APPROVING CITY
PARTICIPATION IN MN/DOT COMMUNITY ROADSIDE
LANDSCAPING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
G. AWARD BID FOR HIGH TRAIL ESTATES PARK PLAYSTRUCTURE
H. AWARD BID FOR WILLOW PARK PLAYSTRUCTURE
I. AWARD BID FOR CITY CENTER PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION
AND PLAYGROUND SITE PREPARATION
J. AWARD BID FOR RE-ROOFING OF ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING,
PAVILION AND KIOSK
K. AWARD BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE EDEN PRAIRIE CENTER
HUMAN SERVICES SITE
L. AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2004 STREET STRIPING,I.C. 04-5616
M. AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2004 STREET BITUMINOUS CRACK
FILLING,I.C. 04-5615
N. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR BASIN REPAINTING
PROJECT AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT,I.C. 04-5608
O. APPROVE PARTIAL RELEASE OF LAND FROM SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT FOR GRAY FOX BLUFF ADDITION
P. APPROVE STATE OF MINNESOTA CUSTOM MICROSOFT
ENTERPRISE ENROLLMENT CONTRACT
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher,to approve Items A-P of the
Consent Calendar with the exception of Item E. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
A. 2004 DNR NATURAL AND SCENIC AREA GRANT PROGRAM
City Manager Scott Neal reported the 4.04 acres of land would be included in the
Birch Island Woods Conservation Area for permanent protection if funding is
available for the purchase of the property. He said this parcel is likely to be
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developed as single family housing, if the property is not acquired in 2004. The
entire open space complex has been protected for many years. This is the last
parcel necessary to preserve all land north of Birch Island Road.Neal said official
notice of this public hearing was published in the April 1, 2004,Eden Prairie Sun
Current. Lambert added that this public hearing is required of the grant program.
There was no public comment.
MOTION: Mosman moved to close the public hearing and support the grant
application requesting funding from the Department of Natural Resources for
acquisition of 4.04 acres of land on the north side of Birch Island Woods Road,
and confirm that the Council will acquire the parcel subject to,but not limited to,
being awarded the grant. The City shall apply for any other feasible or appropriate
grants and pursue other funding options. Case seconded the motion.
Rosow said later in the agenda there is an item approving the option agreement.
He said it gives a legal right to purchase the property up until 195 days after the
signing of the agreement. He said that would be the appropriate place to put other
sentiments of the Council—approval of the option and to direct staff to look at
additional sources of funding in addition to the grant that was previously
approved. Mosman said she would be agreeable to that.
Case said wording should be "confirm that the City, if awarded the grant, will fill
its obligation to purchase the land."
Young asked exactly what the City would be open to if Friends of Birch Island
Woods cannot acquire$200,000. Lambert said the City is telling the State that the
City will provide the matching funds. He said rather than"subject to"being
awarded, it could say"upon"being awarded the grant.
Young asked what other opportunities there are for acquiring open space land and
what other options would the City be eliminating if it commits to spending money
here rather than elsewhere. Lambert said he is not aware of any other grants for
which this parcel would qualify, and the only other source he is aware of is park
dedication fees. He said if$400,000 is taken from park dedication fees,then other
projects would be delayed or eliminated. Lambert said he could provide a report
listing other properties the city may want to consider,but at this point the city has
applied for a grant for this parcel and a group of citizens are trying to help with
the City's match. Tyra-Lukens said a report would be helpful. Lambert suggested
also asking the Friends of Birch Island Woods to give a report on the progress of
their funding.
Neal said the idea of Council direction on this being included in the other item on
the agenda is a good idea, changing the wording as noted is a good idea, and he
thinks it is important that those considering that statement understand that this
may not happen if a grant is not involved.Butcher said the sense of urgency with
this is the development of the landowner having the option of developing his land
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immediately. Case said it is always important to regularly discuss with Mr.
Lambert priorities of projects. He said he is committed to doing everything to
work other options to purchase the land. He said he would like to see the city gain
access and control and own this land,but he would never commit to buying the
whole parcel.
MOTION: Mosman moved to amend the motion to support the grant application
requesting funding from the Department of Natural Resources for acquisition of
4.04 acres of land on the north side of Birch Island Woods Road, and confirm that
the City will acquire the parcel upon being awarded the grant. Seconded by Case,
motion carried 5-0.
Original motion, as amended, carried 5-0.
B. VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PART OF ALPINE TRAIL,
VACATION 04-04 (Resolution No. 2004-57)
City Manager Scott Neal stated official notice of this public hearing was
published in the March 25, 2004,Eden Prairie Sun Current and mailed to 3
property owners. He said the owner of property located at 6990 Alpine Trail has
requested this vacation to enable the inclusion of the Right-of-Way into the
property. He said the segment of Alpine Trail requested for vacation was
dedicated to the public upon approval of the plat of Alpine Estates on April 14,
1964. The Right-of-Way was used as access from County Road 4 to the area until
approximately 1980, when it was closed due to poor sight distance concerns. The
property has been used since that time as a driveway to 6990 Alpine Trail.
Privately owned utilities have been installed within the Right-of-Way, therefore a
drainage and utility easement will be preserved.
There was no public comment.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher,to close the public hearing and
adopt the resolution vacating the right-of-way for part of Alpine Trail. Motion
carried 5-0.
VIII. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Mosman moved, seconded by Young, to approve the Payment of Claims.
The motion was approved on a roll call vote,with Case,Butcher,Mosman,Young
and Tyra-Lukens voting"aye."
IX. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
C. (Formerly Item VI.E. on this agenda)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-55 APPROVING LEASE WITH
GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES FOR HUMAN SERVICES SPACE
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Rosow said the reason he asked for this to be taken off the Consent Agenda is
because the City was negotiating the terms of the lease up until tonight's meeting.
He explained changes to the document and asked for approval of the lease with
the addition of two changes. He said a lengthy list of issues has been resolved and
he is waiting for confirmation from the City's insurance broker on two issues—
the mall wants a contractual liability endorsement added to the policy; and they
also want an additional provision that the City's policy would insure other users
of the mall, in particular, the major anchor tenants under a restrictive agreement
that they have at the mall. Rosow requested Council adopt the resolution
approving this item subject to resolution of the two issues determined to the
satisfaction of the Mayor and City Manager who will be signing the document on
behalf of the city.
Neal said he wanted to make the Council aware that what is happening here is that
the City has agreed not to stake a claim to the space traditionally identified as the
"City space" on the ground floor of Eden Prairie Center.Neal said the conclusion
was the space that will be leased works better. He said this will be very
advantageous to the City with no taxpayer dollar out-of-pocket for finishing the
space.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher, to adopt Resolution No. 2004-58
approving the lease between the City of Eden Prairie and General Growth
Properties for space that the City will lease at the Eden Prairie Center subject to
such revisions with respect to insurance coverages, specifically contractual
liability endorsement and additional insured's endorsement as are negotiated and
agreed to by the Mayor and City Manager. Motion carried 5-0.
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-58 REGARDING POLICY OF NOT FENCING
STORM WATER PONDS AND WETLANDS
Dietz commented that in its history, Eden Prairie has never required the fencing of
a storm water pond. However,he said decisions to do so can be based on health,
safety and welfare issues can be established with a policy in written form. He said
it is recommended to not fence storm water ponds and wetlands.
Butcher asked Deitz for a definition of fencing. Dietz said nobody has ever
specified the type of fencing but the only practical way for parents to keep
children safe is to have parental guidance near these areas. He said it would be
impractical to fence all such areas in the community.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Mosman, to adopt the Resolution
regarding a Policy of Not Fencing Storm Water Ponds and Wetlands. Motion
carried 5-0.
B. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE
SECTION 9.15 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 5.45 AND 9.14,RELATING
TO PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER RESTRICTIONS
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Dietz said in 2002, the City Council adopted Code revisions that regulated
commercial applicators of fertilizer. He said there were other restrictions about
how it was sold and who could use it as well. He said in 2003, effective January 1,
2004, the legislature adopted more general and comprehensive guidelines to
phosphorus fertilizer regulation.
Dietz said in that legislation, the City cannot do anything more than is in that
statutory provision, so this action is to repeal all reference in the City Code
regulating commercial fertilizer applicators. He said that is now being regulated
by the State. He said there are other subtle items in the legislation regarding
signage in stores and the City is simply trying to conform with State law with the
provisions.
Dietz said the point of sale informational piece will still be done for vendors of
phosphorus fertilizer,but the regulating of commercial applicators or residents
who use the fertilizer is done at the State level.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Mosman, to approve lst reading of an
Ordinance repealing City Code Sections 5.45 and 9.14 amending City Code
Section 9.15 in accordance with Minnesota Statutes regarding the regulation of
phosphorus fertilizers
X. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. PEMBERTON LANDING
City Manager Scott Neal reported that at the March 23, 2004 meeting, the City
Council closed the public hearing and directed staff to prepare findings for denial.
Since that meeting, Minnstar Builders has met with staff to talk about how to
proceed with revised plans. He said the letter from Minnstar Builders indicates
they are considering alternative development concepts for the property and Staff
has not yet seen revised plans.
Neal said if the project is denied, the developer cannot return with a request to
change the guide plan to medium density and the zoning to RM-6.5 for a year
according to City Code. He said if the Council decides to accept the withdrawal
option, the staff would suggest this discussion occur at a public hearing. The
current neighborhood expectation in the Staff s judgment is that the project is
going to be denied.
Neal said at a subsequent public hearing, the Council could accept the withdrawal
or have the developer extend the review period and postpone the date for
consideration of findings for denial until August 13, 2004. This would give the
developer time to prepare revised plans and take them through a public process.
Neal said the current 120-day review period for this project expires on May 29,
2004. He said staff recommends Council proceed with the acceptance and
approval of the rejection denial requirements drafted by the City Attorney.
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Neal said he and Franzen had a long telephone conversation with the developer
the afternoon of March 23, 2004 and discussed a number of issues with them
including the withdrawal of their proposal prior to that night's Council meeting.
Neal said the neighborhood believes this is a dead issue.
Young said it is clear that if the withdrawal happens, the project will not happen.
He said it is less clear to him that residents would have the level of sophistication
about the ordinance such that they would understand that findings would be
approved and that the developer would not return for a year with any proposal to
make the guide plan change.
Neal said it is hard to say what the developer would return with if Council granted
the request to withdraw. He said he believes the neighborhood has the impression
that what they saw that night will be denied by the Council.
Young said he can't imagine the developer would package the same project
hearing what he heard that night and his preference would be Option No. 2. to
accept the Letter of Withdrawal from Minnistar Builders and return the plans to
the proponent without prejudice.
Case said he does not know that all Councilmembers were in complete
concurrence on, in the future,what would justify compelling reasons for change.
He said Council turned it down,but concur with the findings for denial at
different levels of intensity. He said he is concerned that as Council goes forward,
they need to sit down every year to discuss what they are comfortable with for
new projects. He said this is the first project where it felt to him that a decision
was made on criteria from another time period. He said he would like the
opportunity, at some point, to be very clear about what precedent the Council
wants coming out of this first redevelopment issue.
Butcher said she supports staff in denying the request for a number of reasons.
She said there is no doubt what the neighborhood expectation was because of the
vote that was taken and calls she received from residents following the meeting.
She also said she does not believe the developer followed a sound, credible or
respectful process in terms of how they dealt with the neighborhood, staff and the
public hearing.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Mosman, to adopt the Findings,
Conclusions, and Order denying the request of Minnstar Builders for Pemberton
Landing.
Tyra-Lukens asked Rosow to clarify the vote for this motion. Rosow said Council
has directed staff to bring back findings of denial, and the findings must pass with
at least 3 members in favor. He said if the findings are not passed, it does not
mean the project is approved; it means we are still working under a 120-day
review process that gives until May 29, 2004 to take action.He said if no other
action is taken before May 29,then the project would be approved in the manner
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it was presented. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilmember Young opposed.
XI. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
XII. APPOINTMENTS
XIII. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
1. City Manager Review—Mayor Tyra-Lukens
Tyra-Lukens reported on a closed session prior to tonight's meeting for the
purpose of reviewing City Manager Scott Neal's performance evaluation.
She said Mr. Harry Brull from PDI was involved in coordinating the
evaluation. She said in this meeting, Brull presented a list of characteristics
of a city manager and respondents evaluating Neal were asked to indicate
the relative importance of those characteristics to the job of city manager
and also address Neal's competency in those areas. She said overall his
performance ranked 4.71 out of 5 and he ranked highest in knowledge of the
job followed by characteristics such as the ability to speak effectively,
clearly and concisely in front of groups, and his ability to work with people
and build relationships.
Tyra-Lukens said even Neal's lowest rankings were very high numbers.
She said the evaluation looked at Neal's performance relative the median
performance of approximately 1 million managers throughout the country
and Neal ranked consistently above all of those managers. Tyra-Lukens
said the Council is thrilled with its choice of city manager and hopes to
keep Neal for as long as possible.
She said Neal has made great progress toward completion of his goals for
2003 and goals for 2004 will likely include things such as continuing
development of the strategic plan, developing coaching and development
skills, delegating more and personal development. She said Council
discussed compensation and came to agreement as to what was
appropriate.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher,to approve the
performance payment under the City Manager's contract in the amount of
3.5% and award a conversion of a number of hours equal to 3% of Mr.
Neal's current gross salary into a vacation credit to add to his vacation
accrual. Motion carried 5-0.
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2. Median Opening by Dunn Brother Coffee—Sherry Butcher
Butcher asked Dietz if it would be possible to have a curb cut on the
median of County Road 4 by the Dunn Brother Coffee so that patrons of
the coffee shop do not have to pass the business and make a U-turn to get
to the coffee shop. She asked if there are any opportunities for future
modification to some project to allow this. She said she is aware it is not
the policy to do curb cuts because of the traffic on CR 4 but she is not sure
it is safer to do U-turns to get to the business.
Dietz said he believes the county does have stringent requirements
regarding median openings and that section is currently at minimums. He
said he does not know that all properties in that area are at the highest and
best use and there may come a time when some of that can be corrected.
Dietz said if Council asks, he will address it but would recommend against
trying to get another median cut at that particular location.
3. Traffic Ordinances—Jan Mosman
Mosman reported that she discussed traffic ordinances with the Police
Chief Carlson recently for two reasons. She said there will be a Walkable
Communities Workshop Forum, open to the public, on April 22, 2004
from 8:30 a.m. to noon at ADC, across from St. Andrew's Lutheran
Church on Technolgy Drive. In addition, she said during her three years
on the council, she has received calls from people reporting near-misses
while walking in the city, mostly at traffic intersections.
Mosman stressed that vehicles are to be giving deference to pedestrians
and their children or animals as well as bicyclists at crosswalks. She then
read and discussed the laws pertaining to vehicles yielding to pedestrians
at crosswalks with signals and those with no signals. Mosman said Chief
Carlson said the police department will follow up on citizens' reports of
violations of these rules.
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
C. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
1. Round Lake Water Quality Report
Lambert reported that three years ago the city entered into a three-year
study of Round Lake to see if the product Clarify would provide water
quality improvement. He said after the first year,water clarity improved
dramatically and the second year the lake reverted to poor conditions and
remained near that for the third year. He said over the last 10 years, there
has been a continuing drop off in usage of Round Lake beach, and last
year relatively little or no use by the public. Lambert said staff is
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recommending the city close the beach and keep it closed until the water
quality is consistently good for swimming condition. He said Round Lake
is too valuable to give up on and the city should continue to try to improve
the lake's water quality.
Lambert said the city is continuing to work with the Watershed District to
work on steps in their UAA improvements to the lake. He said the most
important thing to do is conduct a strong educational campaign to people
within that watershed district on the use of phosphate-free fertilizer.
Lambert said he wants to see if all other efforts will start making a
turnaround in the lake before going to the last-ditch plan of the alum
treatment plant in the lake. He said he met with the Watershed District
board on March 31, and they are in agreement with the city. He said plans
for Riley Lake,Mitchell Lake,Red Rock and Duck Lakes were also
discussed and the board would like to have a workshop with the Council
sometime in July or August.
Lambert further reported that he sent a letter to the Watershed District to
ask them to consider providing some funding for a couple bridges crossing
Riley Creek. He said one would be a trail crossing from Settler's Ridge to
the new Crestwood Park this year, and at Miller Spring crossing the creek
to the trail up to Prairie Bluff Conservation Area next year. He said cost
estimates will be available by the meeting date.
Lambert said at this time, staff is asking Council to authorizing closing
Round Lake and set a meeting date with the Watershed District Board.
Butcher asked if cost for the alum plant is $1 million and was the
Watershed District to help with a portion of that. Lambert said the alum
treatment plant is around $750,000 and there are about$1 million worth of
improvements total. He said operating costs for the alum plant would also
be about $20,000 to $25,000 per year. He said the district would pay for
100% of the initial installation of the plant and the city would be for the
annual operating costs thereafter.
Lambert said there are some qualms about the alum treatment because it
commits to adding chemicals to a lake forever and staff have concerns and
questions about the long term affect on the lake. He said staff would like
to address the cause of the problem before using the alum treatment.
In addition, Lambert said if the goose management problem is not
addressed, this is all for naught. He said he talked to the legislative
committee of the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association about
having them propose legislation requiring the DNR to look at goose
management as a metro-wide problem and require the DNR to be
responsible for conducting a study on what the number of geese in the
metro area should be, and to manage the geese population to that number.
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MOTION: Mosman moved, seconded by Butcher, to authorize staff to
close Round Lake Beach until water quality conditions meet level one
requirements, or full support of swimable use. Furthermore,to authorize
staff to meet with the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District to
develop a plan to meet those conditions. Motion carried 5-0.
2. Picha Property Option and Proposed Purchase Agreement
City Manager Scott Neal said City staff is recommending entering into an
option agreement with the owners of the 4.04 acre parcel of land adjacent
to the Birch Island Woods Conservation Area in order to ensure that parcel
is not sold prior to the City learning the results of a Natural and Scenic
Area Grant application, as well the results of the May 11 referendum.
He said the City has applied for a Natural and Scenic Area Grant which
would provide 50% of the cost of that parcel; however, the results of the
grant will not be determined until mid- to late-summer. The cost for the
option is $2,800 which is the cost of the taxes on the property for this year.
Lambert said it is important for the city to get an option so that if it does
get a grant, the city will be able to buy the land as planned. He said it is
also important to be provided with a copy of the purchase agreement to
know what the terms of the purchase would be if it is decided to acquire
the property.
Neal informed the council that at the request of Mr. Dwight Picha,Neal,
the mayor and Lambert met with him to answer final questions and insure
him that the council's intentions are honorable and they will follow
through with the process. Neal said if council is not able to go forward
with the terms of the option, it is understood that Pica's options are very
likely to proceed with development of the property.
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Mosman, to authorize payment
of the sum of$2,800 for an option to purchase approximately 4.04 acres of
land from the Picha Partnership and Albert and Abbie Picha, as per the
Option Agreement dated April 13, 2004. Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION: Mosman moved, seconded by Case, to continue to look at
other sources of funding during this time, grant funding or any other
means of pursuing funds, toward the purchase of this property. Motion
carried 5-0.
D. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
E. REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF
F. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF
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G. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XIV. OTHER BUSINESS
XV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Butcher moved, seconded by Mosman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 5-0. Mayor Tyra-Lukens adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.