HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 07/07/1998 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DULY 7, 1998 7:30 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Jean Harris, Sherry Butcher-
Younghans, Ronald Case,Ross Thorfinnson,
Jr., and Nancy Tyra-Lukens
CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Carl J.Jullie,Assistant City
Manager Chris Enger,Director of Parks,
Recreation &Natural Resources Bob Lambert,
Director of Public Works Eugene Dietz, City
Attorney Roger Pauly, and Council Recorder
Jan Nelson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Case added items XI. A. 1-5. Jullie said item W.F. should be deleted from the
Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens,to approve the agenda as
published and amended. Motion carried 5-0.
H. OPEN PODIUM
Don Klungel, 10940 Kiawah Drive, said residents in his area formed a committee to
take a survey regarding what type of businesses they would like to see when the Ryan
properties are developed. He distributed copies of the survey results to the
Councilmembers and said copies have been sent to the Ryan Companies.
in. MINUTES
A. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, JCTNE 16,
1998
Case said page 6,paragraph 3, sentence 1 should be changed to "...detail out
there in the day to day operations of the City that we...going to look at the
specifics." Thorfinnson said page 5,paragraph 3, sentence 2 should be
changed to :...strategic service area...."
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MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Thorfinnson,to approve as
published and amended the Minutes of the City Council/Staff Workshop held
Tuesday, June 16, 1998. Motion carried 5-0.
B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY,JUNE 16, 1998
MOTION: Tyra Lukens moved, seconded by Case, to approve as published
the Minutes of the City Council meeting held Tuesday, June 16, 1998. Motion
carried 4-1-0 with Butcher-Younghans abstaining.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK'S LICENSE LIST
B. ANCOR COMMUNICATIONS by Hoyt Properties. 2nd Reading of
Ordinance 18-98-PUD-13-98 for PUD District Review and Zoning District
Change from I-2 to Office on 3.76 acres and Adopt Resolution 98-118 for Site
Plan Review on 3.76 acres. Location: 7765 Golden Triangle Drive
(Ordinance 18-98-PUD-13-98 for PUD District Review and Zoning
District Change and Resolution 98-118 for Site Plan Review)
C. FLYING CLOUD OFFICE BUILDING by Flying Cloud LLC. 2nd
Reading of Ordinance 19-98 for Zoning District Change from C-Hwy to Office
on 1.26 acres with variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals and
Adopt Resolution 98-119 for Site Plan Review on 1.26 acres. Location: 6608
Flying Cloud Drive. (Ordinance 19-98 for Zoning District Change and
Resolution 98-119 for Site Plan Review)
D. RESOLUTION 98-120 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR FOREST
HILLS 9TH ADDITION
E. RESOLUTION 98-121 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR GRASSLAND
ADDITION
F. RESOLUTION 98-122 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR PIONEER
TRAIL SANITARY SEWER AND WATER,I.C. 98-5458
G. RESOLUTION 98-123 APPROVING EASEMENT ACQUISITION FOR
PIONEER TRAIL SANITARY SEWER AND WATER IMPROVE-
MENTS, I.C. 98-5458
H. RESOLUTION 98-124 AUTHORIZING A SCHOOL ZONE SPEED
LIMIT ON PORTIONS OF ANDERSON LAKES PARKWAY AND
STARING LAKE PARKWAY, I.C. 96-5424
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I. AUTHORIZING INFORMAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BRAUN INTERTEC FOR PAVEMENT
EVALUATION. I.C. 94-5351
J. APPROVE RELEASE OF LAND FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
AGREEMENT FOR OUTLOT G AND PART OF OUTLOTS I AND J,
AUTUMN WOODS 1ST ADDITION
K. ACCEPT DONATION OF ICE RESURFACER FOR THE EDEN
PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER
L. APPROVE ADDITIONAL CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY
DEHUMIDIFICATION OF COMMUNITY CENTER POOL DURING
POOL RENOVATION OF HVAC SYSTEM
Regarding item H, Case asked if there is any precedent for us to drop the speed
limit at Oak Point more than the 5 MPH proposed. Dietz responded that even
though the posted speed limit on Anderson Lakes Parkway is 35 MPH, it is
artificially low, and a speed study showed that the actual speed limit probably
should be 45 MPH. Dietz said the proposed drop to 30 MPH fits the criteria to
drop the speed limit by not more than 15 MPH below the actual speed, and
dropping it to 25 MPH would cause a serious degradation in speed. He said
we will probably have to revisit both the Eden Lake and Oak Point school zone
speeds at some point.
Tyra-Lukens thought the 5 MPH drop was not very significant and she
wondered if we should be monitoring it. Dietz said Staff will have to discuss
this with the Police Department.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Thorfinnson,to approve items A-L on
the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGSIMEETINGS
A. WYNSTONE by Jasper Development. Request for Comprehensive Guide
Plan Change from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential on
6.95 acres, Rezoning from R1-22 to R1-13.5 and RM-6.5 on 9.01 acres,
Preliminary Plat on 9.01 acres into 29 lots and Site Plan Review on 6.95 acres.
Location: 7102, 7126 &7128 Baker Road. (Resolution 98-125 for
Comprehensive Guide Plan Change, Ordinance for Rezoning, and
Resolution 98-126 for Preliminary Plat)
Jullie said the official notice of this Public Hearing was published on June 25,
1998 in the Eden Prairie News and mailed to 95 property owners. This project
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contains 24 twinhomes and 5 single-family homes and is located along the
west side of Baker Road and south of Candice Lane.
Larry Harris,representing Jasper Development,reviewed the project. He said
the project is geared specifically to the issues raised in the Senior Issues Task
Force report regarding the need for life cycle housing in the City. He said the
unresolved issues are the storm sewer access for the City on the property to the
south and the trails around the property. Gene Ernst, landscape architect,
reviewed the landscaping.
Enger said the Planning Commission recommended approval of this project at
its June 8, 1998 meeting on a vote of 4 to 2, subject to the recommendations of
the Staff Report of April 10 and May 8, 1998. He said Clinton and Dorn cast
the two opposing votes.
Lambert said the Parks,Recreation and Natural Resources Commission at their
May 18th meeting recommended approval on a vote of 4-1, subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Reports. Commissioner Brown was opposed.
John Mallo, 14000 Forest Hills Road, expressed concern that the public was
not notified of the Parks Commission meeting. He thought the development is
wrong for this property and for the community. He was also concerned that
the developer has not been completely honest about moving the farm house
which is part of the agreement but is not in the plan. He thought the zoning
change is not necessary because this is surrounded by developed areas that are
single-family, low density.
Ron Harris, 7262 Vervoort Lane,was concerned that the developer did not
show the options for the trails but asked for an opportunity to come back after
the neighborhood input to discuss the trails. He said the state laws on senior
housing requires certain facilities for seniors and this project does not meet
those requirements; consequently,there is no need for rezoning for town
houses.
Lyndon Moquist, 13772 Candice Lane, did not think there is a compelling
reason for a Guide Plan change or rezoning. There is a strong demand for
single family homes in this area, and he would prefer to see a single family
proposal. He asked the Council to avoid spot zoning.
Debra Ronglien, 13725 Jennifer Court, said she reviewed the Staff Reports for
the previous proposals on this property. She noted a plan for 22 units was
denied last July. She thought we should wait for a project that fits the Guide
Plan because she was concerned about setting precedent in Guide Plan changes
by approving this proposal.
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Rob Ronglien, 13725 Jennifer Court, did not see a compelling reason for the
Guide Plan change and had concerns about the actual appeal of the units to
seniors.
Tom Schrama, 7151 Prairie View Drive, was opposed to losing the hill and the
30-40 year old trees on the property.
Terry Willmsen, 7265 Vervoort Lane, saw no significant change in this
proposal from last year's proposal. When he bought his property he was told
the land behind him was to be low density. He thought this opens other areas
to Guide Plan changes and he wanted to know the compelling reason for a
change in the Guide Plan for this project.
Nancy Coash, 13890 Forest Hill Road,understood part of the plan is to move
one of the houses in her neighborhood. She said Forest Hills Road is not
finished where that lot is, and she had a question regarding who pays to finish
the road.
Scott Ringhand, 7270 Vervoort, thought the development is being compared to
the Arbor Glen development and did not think that was a valid comparison. He
thought the real issue is the density change. He noted there is no buffer zone
to the south and no transition.
Wayne Zeien, 7246 Vervoort,thought the Guide Plan change is not an
appropriate change and would be an unfair precedent to set. There will be no
screen for the area to the south for 15-20 years. He was also concerned about
the possibility of the plan being changed after it is approved.
Don Opheim, 13950 Forest Hills Road,thought trails that run behind people's
property do not work. He saw this development as evolutionary and as a
response to the market. If it meets a market need and is done well,he didn't
see why it should not be built.
Mike Dietrich, 13736 Candice Lane, said he is the developer on Jennifer
Court. He tried to buy this property so he knows the developer can't make it
work with single family homes. He was not concerned about the project,but
was concerned that Staff told him not to bother bringing in a town-house
proposal for this site because of the zoning. He does not want to see Forest
Hills Road connect to Candice Lane and would like to see it cul-de-saced.
Steve Lipe, 7126 Baker Road,thought this will be a good development for
Eden Prairie. He attended both Planning Commission meetings and heard each
of the Commission members commend Mr. Jasper for working with the City
on this development.
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Kim Brandser, 7238 Vervoort Lane,noted there was no one from the
neighborhood at the meeting where it passed 7-0. She thought the developer
might be able to stay within the density limits if more twinhomes were taken
out. She thought they have found a hot button in the issue of senior housing,
but when she looked at the plans many of the units have stairs to get into the
units and many have lower levels. She was also concerned about an overflow
of traffic on Baker Road because of the Highway 5 construction and this
project will add more cars to that traffic. Other twinhomes in the area have not
sold so she thought the real need is for single family homes in the$150,000-
$175,000 range.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans,to close
the Public Hearing. Motion carried 5-0.
Harris asked Staff to respond to the issues of the effect of a change in the
Comprehensive Guide Plan on the neighborhood,the footprint of a single
family house versus that of a twinhome,the issues regarding Forest Hills Road,
and the issue of moving the farm house.
Enger said there are a number of different ways to look at the density of a
development project. This project has a density of 3.2 units per acre if density
is looked at in terms of unit density. A density of 2.5 units per acre is
considered low density. Density can also be looked at in terms of building
density by looking at the impact of scale and mass of buildings on the
surrounding land. The proposed twinhome structures are of a similar size and
mass as the single family units to the north.
Enger said the City has had a Comprehensive Guide Plan since 1968, and
during that time it has undergone changes. The City will have over 42% of the
community in non-developed categories when it is completely developed. The
impact of a Guide Plan change on a small site like this is very small and, in the
past,the Council has looked at these on a project-by-project basis. The
Comprehensive Guide Plan is just a guide and it has been changed over the
years.
Dietz said a month ago the Council authorized a feasibility study on the Forest
Hills Road cul-de-sac issue. When the study is finished, each property owner
that will be affected will be notified. Paying for the cul-de-sac will probably
be attributed to the adjacent property,but it is currently in the hands of our
consultant. There will be a Public Hearing process after the study is
completed.
Pauly reviewed the process required by City Code for anyone who desires to
move a house within the City. The process involves obtaining a permit and
requires a hearing on the matter by the Board of Appeals and Adjustments on
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whether a permit should be issued. The process requires certain criteria such
as closing the wells and reviewing the compatibility of the house with the
neighborhood in which it is proposed to be moved. The Board of Appeals
makes a decision and the matter may then be appealed or reviewed by the City
Council on its own motion. The Council makes the final decision.
Butcher-Younghans thought in-fill projects are the toughest projects to deal
with. She also thought this is a difficult nine acres to develop in a way that is
financially feasible. She believes this project is a good fit for the
neighborhood, and she thought the developer has responded well. She is
comfortable making the Comprehensive Guide Plan change and believes the
market supports this type of development.
Case said the developer asked him last fall what it would take for him to vote
for the project. He told the developer that,based on his experience serving
two years on the Senior Issues Task Force,he would consider a change to
make it more attractive to the seniors and empty-nester market to be more
acceptable. He thought we also need to consider the effect on the tax base.
Tyra-Lukens thought this is a very nice development and believes there is a lot
less impact on the City's infrastructure with this type of home. However, she
is against Guide Plan changes and has to look at the compelling reason for
such a change in each project that requires one. She didn't think we are
running out of space for projects like this, and she thought the features brought
up by the developer as appealing to buyers are appealing to everyone,not just
older buyers. It is surrounded on three sides by single family homes, and she
thought we need to be cautious about changes that affect the current residents
like this project does. Since the homes do not have design features that
uniquely appeal to the elderly, and the project is not on a bus line nor near
shopping, it should be looked at as just another twin home development. As
such, there are many appropriately guided sites and several sites more fitting
for a guide plan change to allow a project like this. She feels there is no
compelling reason for a guide plan change on this site.
Harris thought this is a difficult project and who lives here will be determined
by how the homes are marketed. This location is not that far from all of the
amenities that anyone may need. She was not hung up on the issue of it not
being barrier free, and she thought it is part of a solution to the City's issue of
life cycle housing. With the two-bedroom units planned, it is likely that
seniors and empty nesters would move in. If it were single family homes,
there would actually be more homes on these acres,the cost of the homes
would be higher, and the buildings would be taller. She believes the Council
has not made Guide Plan changes easily and has always looked at all of the
factors and made decisions on what appears to be the most appropriate thing
for the City as a whole. Over the long haul those decisions have worked well.
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Pauly noted a motion for approval of the project should include motions for
PUD concept and District Review.
Case said he didn't have a problem with the internal sidewalk. He liked the
idea of connecting the trail through the new cul-de-sac at Forest Hills Road
into Candice and then on out to Baker Road.
Butcher-Younghans was concerned about having access to the neighborhood
from Forest Hills Road to Candice Lane.
Larry Harris said they would want to convey a trail that connected on the north
from the Forest Hills trail out to Baker Road to the City.
Case was okay with eliminating the sidewalk on the outside,but he thought the
question is whether it would be appropriate to put one on the inside.
MOTION: Thorfinnson moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans, to approve
1 st Reading of the Ordinance for PUD District Review and Zoning District
change from R1-22 to R1-13.5 and RM-6.5 on 9.01 acres; to adopt Resolution
98-125 for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from low density residential to
medium density residential on 6.95 acres; to adopt Resolution 98-126 for PUD
Concept Review on 9.01 acres; to adopt Resolution 98-127 for Preliminary
Plat of 9.01 acres into 29 lots; to direct Staff to prepare a Development
Agreement incorporating Commission and Staff recommendations and with
the conditions that developer work with Staff to develop a trail to the north
connecting the existing Forest Hills trail out to Baker Road and work with
Staff regarding a sidewalk along the inner ring of the development. Motion
carried 4-0-1,with Tyra-Lukens opposed.
B. CAMP EDENWOOD by Friendship Ventures. Request for Planned Unit
Development Concept Review on 52.4 acres,Planned Unit Development
District Review with waivers on 2 acres,Zoning District Amendment within
the Public District on 2 acres and Site Plan Review on 2 acres for construction
of a new dining hall addition. Location: 6350 Indian Chief Road. (Resolution
for PUD Concept Review and Ordinance for PUD District Review and
Zoning District Amendment)
Jullie said the Friendship Ventures' Board of Directors has made the decision
not to remodel the existing dining hall or dormitory at the site since the
Planning Commission and Park Commission meetings on this project. The
Board's decision is to construct a new freestanding dining hall, about four to
five thousand square feet, located more central to the site and to leave the
existing dining hall as is,but continue to use it on a seasonal basis. If the City
is successful with obtaining Historic Restoration Funding, then Friendship
Ventures would cooperate to the extent possible in remodeling the structures.
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Jullie noted this is a significant change in the proposal from the plans reviewed
thus far during the Public Hearing process and will require development of
new plans and a new Public Hearing process.
Ed Stracke,representing Friendship Ventures, said they don't have enough
money to finish the project, and at this time they are not interested in
committing the funds necessary for the restoration of the historic buildings.
He said the buildings do have value and use for their organization,particularly
the dormitory. The dining hall would continue as a single season use building.
There were no comments from the audience.
Butcher-Younghans noted she has seen a number of plans come forward in the
last couple of years. She asked if they have a five or ten year program plan
that would indicate what their needs are in terms of buildings on the site. She
was concerned about creating a hodge-podge of buildings. Stracke replied
they had a comprehensive plan prior to the knowledge that these buildings
were of an historic nature; however,that has changed. Some of the changes
they are making now have occurred because of changes in their programs.
Butcher-Younghans then asked if they see the numbers of clientele expanding.
Stracke said they would expand on a year-round basis,but would not expand
for the summer programs. The growth would occur during the school year.
Regarding the letter from the Minnesota Historical Society,Harris wondered if
there is a need for the City to provide some maintenance guidelines on these
buildings. Enger said we will be doing that.
Harris then asked if there is any plan for public use of these facilities. Enger
said in order to be eligible for the historic register designation there has to be
some public use. He said there are two things that need to be done: the need
to work on public use of the buildings, and some reasonable maintenance
guidelines that they can live with to preserve the buildings in a stable condition
while we work out the details on how we can work on the buildings to enhance
rather than just maintain them.
Butcher-Younghans was glad that the partnership has evolved for this historic
camp site.
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans,to close
the Public Hearing; and to note for the record that the proponents have
withdrawn their request for approval of this project and intend to proceed with
alternative development plans through the City's review process. Motion
carried 5-0.
C. VACATION 98-04: DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS IN PART
OF BEARPATH SECOND ADDITION (Resolution 98-128)
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Jullie said the notice for this Public Hearing was published on June 11, 1998,
in the Eden Prairie News. The property owner has requested the vacation of
the underlying drainage and utility easements within the two adjacent lots to
enable the combination and replatting of the property. The applicant has
purchased both lots and intends to construct an addition to the existing single-
family home which will extend into the second lot. The two lots will then be
replatted into one. The replat will include the dedication of required
replacement drainage and utility easements.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Case moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans,to close the Public
Hearing; and to adopt Resolution 98-128 vacating the drainage and utility
easements located in lots 23 and 24,block 5, Bearpath 2nd Addition. Motion
carried 5-0.
VI. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Tyra-Lukens moved, seconded by Butcher-Younghans,to approve the
Payment of Claims as submitted. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote with Butcher-
Younghans, Case,Thorfinnson, Tyra-Lukens and Harris voting"aye."
VH. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
VHI. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. REQUEST BY FRIENDSHIP VENTURES TO REVISE LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR CAMP EDENWOOD
Enger reviewed the request from Edward Stracke, President and CEO of
Friendship Ventures,to make several revisions to the existing lease agreement
between the City of Eden Prairie and Friendship Ventures for Camp
Edenwood. Ed Stracke said he was available to answer questions.
Lambert said the City Attorney has reviewed the request, as did the Parks
Commission at their June 15, 1998 meeting. The Parks Commission concurred
with the City Attorney's recommendation on all counts with the exception of
his recommendation to deny Friendship Venture's request to change the
terminology for the existing purchase agreement. He said there is some
offensive language in that agreement regarding people with disabilities. He
reviewed the recommendations which included limiting the lease extension to
30 years rather than the requested 99 years,requiring Friendship Ventures to
obtain written consent to sublease the camp, and developing-a formula to
determine the depreciated value of the property. The Parks Commission
recommended denial of the request to eliminate the trail through the site
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because Staff and the Commission believe it is a critical part of our trail
system. After the Parks Commission meeting, Staff discussed the maintenance
issue and agreed that an extension of the lease agreement ought to be
contingent on the City developing some maintenance standards for the historic
buildings, a master plan for the public use and an agreement on the use of the
two buildings.
Butcher-Younghans thought Staff has to work on an historic preservation plan
for the site. They are still waiting for the State Historical Preservation Office
to make a determination on the issue of historic register status.
Pauly thought we might want to make changes contingent upon firming up the
plans that Friendship Ventures would implement. We could discuss the
changes that would be approved and make them conditional upon various
events occurring. Regarding the suggested change in the wording of the
purchase agreement, Pauly said there is some risk in changing the wording of
that document. Stracke said they feel strongly about the wording because it
needs to be consistent with their own policies and philosophies. Pauly
recommended we get the County to authorize the language in some fashion.
MOTION: Butcher-Younghans moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens,to approve
revisions to the existing lease agreement between the City of Eden Prairie and
Friendship Ventures for Camp Edenwood as per the Staff Agenda Report as of
July 7, 1998, conditioned upon development of an historic preservation plan, a
maintenance plan, and a plan for public use of the site,with the developer and
staff to work out the assessment for sewer and water. Motion carried 5-0.
IX. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
X. APPOINTMENTS
XI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
1. Recommendations from Housing Maintenance Study Team
WMSD
Tyra-Lukens said she participated in the HMST meetings that were
facilitated by Kevin Schmieg. She said a lot of issues came up in the
three meetings. There needs to be a multi-faceted approach with many
departments in the City involved, and we need a very up-to-date
flexible database available.
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Kevin Schmieg said the team was directed to examine the City housing
stock. He reviewed the findings of the team and noted that the City
does not have any ordinance regulating the maintenance of housing
stock. He noted there are 12 units that are considered substandard.
There is no correlation between zoning and the substandard housing.
The team believes the City must take a proactive approach, and a point-
of-sale program will be necessary at some time. He reviewed the four
recommendations of the team: 1) prepare a property maintenance code;
2)prepare educational materials regarding housing maintenance and
resources available for maintenance; 3) continue to evaluate whether
general nuisance code is necessary in addition to the maintenance code;
4) form a joint HMST/citizen task force to advise whether the Council
should adopt housing inspection and truth-in-sales standards. He
recommended the task force have some people from the 2001
Committee,representatives from the Boards and Commissions, and
representatives from the real estate profession.
Tyra-Lukens noted that when Kevin spoke to other cities,they all said
they wished they had established the standards sooner.
MOTION: Butcher-Younghans moved, seconded by Case,to receive
and adopt the recommendations of the Housing Maintenance Study
Team as per the Staff agenda report of June 30, 1998. Motion carried
5-0.
2. Commendation for Fourth of July Fireworks Display
3. Commendation to the Police and Fire Personnel
4. Commendation for Landscaping
Case said he wanted to commend Staff for the excellent fireworks
display, to commend the Police and Fire personnel who volunteered for
the recent Safety Camp for 3rd graders, and to commend Staff for the
beautiful landscaping on the southeast and southwest corners of the
intersection of Baker Road and CSAH 62.
5. Condition of NURP Pond
Case said there is a NURP pont on Mitchell and Twin Lakes that has
algae growth and doesn't seem to be working well. He asked Staff to
look into it.
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6. Recommendation of Minnesota League of Cities
Based on the recent recommendation from the League, Case asked Staff
to investigate how well we are prepared to face the Y2K bug. He noted
that not just the City but every agency and company we deal with must
also be ready.
B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
C. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PARKS,RECREATION &NATURAL
RESOURCES
D. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
E. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
F. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XII. OTHER BUSINESS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Thorfmnson moved, seconded by Tyra-Lukens, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 10:55 PM.