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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.15.06 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES PRE-MEETING MAY 15, 2006 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Soderberg at 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Soderberg, McKnight, Pritzlaff, Wilson Fogarty Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator; Robin Roland, Finance Director; Kevin Carroll, Community Development Director; Dan Siebenaler, Police Chief; Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director; Dave Sanocki, Engineer; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant 2. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION by McKnight, second by Pritzlaffto approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS 4. COUNCIL REVIEW OF AGENDA a) Interview Heritage Preservation Commission Applicant Council interviewed Mr. Ken Stewart for a vacant seat on the Heritage Preservation Commission. Councilmember McKnight noted regarding the change order for the Ash Street project, the budget was for 18,300 gallons, paid for almost 23,000 gallons, and used 198,000 gallons and asked why there was such a difference. Engineer Sanocki replied the initial numbers were taken from the Main Street project. Councilmember McKnight noted that is a huge difference. City Administrator Herlofsky stated City Engineer Mann explained because of the dry time period they used more water. In the future, estimates will show the detail so it is comparable to the actual bids. Councilmember Wilson asked about the Park Master Planning Schedule and ifthe parks are scheduled to be built once the master planning is complete. Parks and Recreation Director Distad replied there is money in the budget to fund the projects. Councilmember Wilson mentioned the rezoning for six properties along 220th Street. There was a division on the Planning Commission regarding this vote with one member favoring leaving the properties in the B-3 zone. Council has the jurisdiction to rezone the properties at a later time. He did not want to cause problems for people doing business in a B-3 zone by changing it to B-1. Councilmember Wilson asked about the expense for the encroachment and reimbursement agreement for the gas line for the Spruce Street Council Minutes (Pre-Meeting) May 15, 2006 Page 2 Project as he did not recall seeing this when the project was discussed. Finance Director Roland noted staffwas not aware ofthe conditions the gas company would have regarding handling of the easement and the amount ofthe cost ofthe easement. This has been figured into the project cost as a contingency amount. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked about the change order for the Ash Street project and if there was another mechanism they could use for the water such as taking water from the pond and putting it in trucks. Engineer Sanocki replied the majority is pulled from hydrants. Mayor Soderberg noted there would have been a charge for the truck, fuel, etc. Councilmember Pritzlaff then asked about the reimbursement for the land used for the pond for the southeast trunk utility project. He asked what was done for the reimbursement. Engineer Sanocki stated the $66,100 was for .6 acres of land in the Tollefson parcel in addition to some fill that was removed. City Attorney Jamnik stated it is consistent with the amount for other pond easements. The amount is for acreage of land used for the pond. This will be a permanent easement to the City. 5. STAFF COMMENTS City Administrator Herlofsky informed Council that he and City Attorney Jamnik met with representatives of the school district to proceed with the agreement. There will be staff meetings on a weekly basis in the short term. The EA W was submitted to the City. Staff will provide an updated calendar to Council. Community Development Director Carroll informed Council as to the progress for the nT project. The fees are higher than what was estimated. Mr. Milner would like to see the surface water management fee of$14,000 assessed to the property. This will be brought to Council at the next meeting. Councilmember McKnight wanted some history as to who has done this before, how much, what was the impact, etc. Councilmember McKnight gave an update on the Castle Rock meetings. He and staff met with the township board regarding the Joint Powers Agreement. There were some concerns raised by the township that they wanted addressed. There will be a meeting tomorrow to work out those issues. Concerns had to do with the length of the agreement and how much time was spent for revenue sharing of the tax dollars. 6. ADJOURN MOTION by McKnight, second by Pritzlaffto adjourn at 6:55 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ~7r?~ Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR May 15, 2006 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Soderberg at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Soderberg led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Soderberg called for a moment of silence for Mr. Matt Milan. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Audience: Soderberg, McKnight, Pritzlaff, Wilson Fogarty Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator; Robin Roland, Finance Director; Kevin Carroll, Community Development Director; Dan Siebenaler, Police Chief; Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director; Dave Sanocki, Engineer; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant Richard Hansen, Robert Becker, John Luckow, Dan Scher, Amy Messner, Bev Preece, Steve and Lisa Bolduc, Gloria Galle, David Oliver, Matt Ranchhorst, Eric and Cecily Pedersen 4. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by Wilson to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Heritage Preservation Award - Administration Ms. Beverly Preece, Chair of the Heritage Preservation Commission presented the Heritage Preservation Award to Steven and Lisa Bolduc, owners of520 Oak Street for their work on preserving this historic home. Post Office Proclamation - Administration MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by Wilson to acknowledge the 150th Anniversary of the Farmington Post Office. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) c) Introduce New Employee - Finance Ms. JoAnn Eagan was introduced as the new Accounting Technician. 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS Council Minutes (Regular) May 15, 2006 Page 2 7. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by McKnight, second by Wilson to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved Council Minutes (5/1/06 Regular) (5/2/06 & 5/6/06 Special) b) Approved Lighting System Upgrades for Schmitz-Maki Arena - Parks and Recreation c) Approved City Hall Maintenance Service Agreement - Parks and Recreation d) Received Information Park Master Planning Schedule - Parks and Recreation e) Adopted RESOLUTION R52-06 Accepting Donation 2005 Spring Skate Competition - Parks and Recreation Mayor Soderberg acknowledged the donations from Sports Star Photography Corp, Jump 'n Style Skateware, and Northwest Designs. f) Adopted RESOLUTION R53-06 Providing for the Sale ofG.O. Improvement Bonds 2006A - Finance g) Approved Temporary On-Sale Liquor License - Administration h) Approved Liquor License Amendment American Legion - Administration i) Approved Appointment Recommendation Heritage Preservation Commission - Administration j) Approved Appointment Recommendation New Firefighters - Fire Department k) Approved Appointment Recommendations Fire Captains - Human Resources I) Adopted RESOLUTION R54-06 Designating Responsible Authority - Human Resources m) Approved Encroachment and Reimbursement Agreement - Spruce Street Project - Engineering n) Approved Change Order - Ash Street - Engineering 0) Approved Pond Easement Compensation - South East Trunk Utility Project - Engineering p) Approved Bills APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Adopt Resolution and Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Non-Designated to Commercial and Rezoning from A-I to B-1 for Six Properties Along 220th Street - Community Development These properties are located just south of 220th Street and were annexed into the City in November 2004. The current comp plan designation is non-designated and the zoning is A-I. Parcel 6 is a single-family home, the next property is Towns Edge Barber and Northwest Auto Sales which are in the B-1 zoning, and Parkway Collision which is a B-3 business. The next property is the former Cannon Valley Log Home property. Currently someone is interested in Council Minutes (Regular) May 15,2006 Page 3 assembling panels that would utilize the crane in the building. This would be a B- 3 business. To the rear is Star Automotive, a B-3 business. The next property is a single-family home. Parcel 10 is a vacant property and there has been some interest in using it for auto salvage. The next parcel is the C.R. Fischer and Sons office with employee parking and truck parking in the back. Office use is allowed in the B-1 and B-3 zones. The Planning Commission had questions regarding if the properties were zoned B-3 the current businesses would become legal non-conforming uses, which means they can continue to exist, the property can be sold for the same type of use, and the Planning Commission could allow for extended, expanded or changed uses. There are several B-3 uses in the surrounding area. The property owners would like to have B-3 zoning. Two Planning Commission members recommended B-1 because they were looking at long-term development. One member recommended B-3 as he was concerned with property owner's rights. Mr. Robert Becker, owner of parcel 8, did not understand why the push for B-I. It was a B-3 in Castle Rock. The businesses are B-3 businesses except for a couple houses. He wanted to have B-3 now and if someone buys the property, change it to B-1 at that time. At the time of annexation they were told nothing would change. Mr. Richard Hanson, owner of parcel 8, bought the property as industrial property. The buildings are not suited for B-1. They would be limited to the current use. They need to keep their properties as a viable source of business until someone buys the properties for a B-1 use. Changing it toB-1 would tie their hands. Four of the six properties are industrial buildings and not suited for other uses. Mr. John Luckow, owner of Parcel 7, Parkway Collision and the auto dealership, asked if the Board of Adjustment and the Planning Commission wears two different hats. Mayor Soderberg noted they are the same. He referred to the question and answer in the staff memo, if the B-1 zone was approved and the current uses become legal non-conforming, could property owners extend, expand or change the legal non-conforming uses? The answer was upon approval of the Planning Commission, legal non-conforming uses may be extended. He asked if this meant they also may not be extended. City Attorney Jamnik noted Mr. Luckow is correct, it is at the Planning Commission's discretion. Mr. Luckow asked who is benefiting by the B-1 zoning and what is the tax liability? Mayor Soderberg replied the taxes are based on the value of the property and not the zone it is in. City Administrator Herlofsky stated the assessor will value the property based on its use. The re-zone probably will not affect anything appreciably. There would be no discrepancy between B-1 and B-3 unless the use would change. The assessor would value the property based on its value and on the use at the current time. Taxes are not based on the value of the property. Mayor Soderberg understood Mr. Luckow was concerned whether B-1 or B-3 Council Minutes (Regular) May 15, 2006 Page 4 would have an effect on the taxes. Mayor Soderberg felt it would not and suggested Mr. Luckow meet with the City Administrator and Finance Director. Mr. Luckow wanted his property to have B-3 zoning. He wanted Council to take into consideration that most ofthe B-3 area is pond. The other properties in the area are still in Castle Rock. When other properties come in, he suggested re- zoning the corner at that time. Mr. Curt Fischer, owner of Parcel 11, wants to see the most liberal zoning of B-3. He wants a zoning that protects them as much as possible. Councilmember Wilson asked if the residential homes wanted to build an addition or a storage shed, would they be able to do that? City Planner Smick stated they would have to go to the Planning Commission for approval. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked what if it was B-3 and the properties along hwy 3 that are in Castle Rock come into the City, could we re-zone these properties to B- 1 at that time. City Planner Smick stated that is why staffwas looking short-term versus long-term. If the other properties come in, staff could look at the properties again. However, the properties would be changed consecutively and there would not be spot zoning. Councilmember Pritzlaffwould be in favor of the B-3 zoning until the area is ready for development. Councilmember McKnight supported B-3, but when development comes he would support B-1. Mayor Soderberg stated the majority ofthe properties in the area are B-3. Looking at the map, there are not a lot of areas zoned B-3. Ifthese businesses should have to relocate there is no place in town for them to go right now. B-1 is the long-term vision. B-3 ensures protection for the businesses as they are today. He would support B-3 knowing long-term it will be B-1. There are some businesses that are permitted only as a conditional use. City Attorney Jamnik stated if they are pre-existing that would be a non-conformity, but if they wanted to expand or modify the building, it would be processed as a conditional use at that time. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked how B-1 benefits the properties more. City Planner Smick stated with B-1 you can count on higher values, the architecture is increased, and they are higher uses. The B-1 zoning is more beneficial as a redevelopment area. MOTION by Wilson, second by McKnight to adopt ORDINANCE 006-555 changing the comprehensive plan from non-designated to commercial. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by McKnight, second by Pritzlaffto adopt RESOLUTION R55-06 to amend the zoning to B-3. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) May 15, 2006 Page 5 b) Adopt Ordinance - Text Amendment Modifying the Definition of Building Height and Increasing the Maximum Building Height in the R-3 Zoning District - Community Development Staff received a proposal for 3-story townhomes in Charleswood Crossing. Construction would start in the fall. In reviewing the code, staff wanted to simplify the measurement of building heights. Staff proposed the building height be determined by measuring from the foundation to the highest point of the building, allowing 2 ft. above that for chimneys, etc. This will be in the R-3 zone. Currently townhomes in the R-3 zone are allowed to be 35 ft. in height. The new requirements would be 45 ft. in height. MOTION by McKnight, second by Wilson adopting ORDINANCE 006-556 amending Section 10-2-1 of the City Code for the building height definition and Section 10-5-8 (B) 1 of the City Code for the maximum building height for two-family townhouses in the R-3 zoning district. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. c) Adopt Resolution - Swanson Acres Final Plat - Community Development The property is located on the west side of Akin Road and north of Middle Creek Estates. The Middle Creek Historic Cemetery is next to the southwest corner. Double E Development is proposing seven single-family homes around a cul-de- sac. A storm water pond is also proposed on the property. There is a very steep slope so the developer is proposing a retaining wall. Portions of the wall will be 10ft. high. As far as the cemetery, the HPC had four requirements: 1. Mr. Vogel needs to be notified by the developer before grading, so he can be onsite when the grading occurs. Mr. Vogel will also do some probing prior to grading. 2. Ifwork is not being done near the cemetery, the area will be flagged and fenced in order to protect it from any construction activity. 3. A 4 ft. tall black vinyl chain link fence will be installed on the Swanson property adjacent to the cemetery's shared property line. 4. A 10-ft. buffer setback will be required between the cemetery's property line and the retaining wall and no work will be allowed within the buffer. This will also be included in the development contract. Contingencies of the final plat are: 1. Satisfaction of the HPC requirements. 2. Apply for a demolition permit to demolish the existing home. This has been done and the home has been demolished. 3. Preparation and execution of the Development Contract and approval of the construction plans for grading, storm water and utilities by the Engineering Division. Councilmember Pritzlaff noted there is a trail on the east side of Akin Road. He would have liked a trail from this development to Eaves Court to get to the park. He also did not like it that residents would have to cross Akin Road to get to the bike path. Councilmember Pritzlaff noted it was mentioned previously that the Council Minutes (Regular) May 15, 2006 Page 6 traffic engineer approved this. On this item, he would have liked to have had his report in the packet or had the Traffic Engineer attend the meeting. He was concerned about the traffic on Akin Road and this is adding seven more houses to Akin Road traffic. There is also a downhill grade on Akin Road at this point and was concerned it would be difficult to see someone crossing Akin Road to get to the bike path. City Planner Smick stated staff is reviewing this area as the property across Akin Road could be developed in the future. There are plans for a north-south road, Diamond Path, and to make Akin Road a cul-de-sac. Councilmember Pritzlafffelt this changes the dynamics of the traffic on Akin Road and would like to bring the Traffic Engineer back to review the speed limits. Councilmember Wilson stated he will support the final plat. The only way to have a trail connecting to Eaves Court would be by eminent domain and that is not an option. The entire area around this property is developed. Councilmember McKnight stated he continues to support the development. Mayor Soderberg felt it was a nice in-fill development. He wanted to reiterate the requirements of the HPC and the buffer and the setback. There have been issues with buffers in the past. He wanted to ensure there is no work in the buffers. The permanent chain link fence will be on the property line. The 10- ft setback will have a construction fence. Mr. Vogel will be monitoring the project to make sure encroachment does not occur within the lO-ft. buffer. The chain link fence will be installed concurrent with the development. There will be a silt fence and an orange construction fence. MOTION by McKnight, second by Wilson to adopt RESOLUTION R56-06 approving the final plat and authorizing signing of the final plat for Swanson Acres. Voting for: Soderberg, McKnight, Wilson. Voting against: Pritzlaff. MOTION CARRIED. d) Adopt Resolution - Vermillion River Crossing - Development Contracts - Engineering 1. Consider Developer's Request for Amendment of Development Contract for Vermillion River Crossings 2. Consider Development Contract for Vermillion River Crossings 2nd Addition Outlot D will be the site of the Family Health Medical Clinic. You cannot develop an outlot for commercial purposes, so it needed to be re-platted. The 2nd Addition plat shows outlot D has been replatted as Lot 1, Block 1 of the 2nd Addition. There were also some other minor changes. When the property was originally platted, there was a Development Agreement between the City and the developer that addressed assessments against the project as a whole and tax abatement. There is an agreement that the developer will accept $2 million worth of assessments for the Spruce Street road and bridge project. In exchange for Council Minutes (Regular) May 15, 2006 Page 7 accepting those assessments, staffhad discussed with Council the possibility of entering into a Tax Abatement Agreement whereby the developer would receive over time a rebate of some of the taxes that were paid on the properties. In order to facilitate the development of the medical clinic, the developer has requested that the $2 million assessments be spread over all the properties in the development with the exception ofthis property. In addition they have asked that the abatement apply to all the properties in the development including this one. The Finance Director, City Attorney and consultants feel this is doable. The amendment to the development contract reflects these provisions. Finance Director Roland stated the agreement is saying to the extent legally possible Council will consider an abatement agreement over the entire property. Council is not automatically approving a business subsidy at this time. This is a provision that there might be abatement in the future. Councilmember McKnight stated before he can make a decision, he needs to know the status of the entire development. Mr. Eric Pedersen, Pedersen Ventures, stated the plan is to conclude the deals with McDonald's and the Northfield Clinic. They are also working on a deal with the Northwest Federal Credit Union and they are hoping to work with staff on revising some of the remainder ofthe project to make it more conducive to getting the leasing done and getting a layout that will be better suited to this type of development. They have presented a rough concept plan to staff. They hope to close on the clinic this week. They are working on one last item with McDonald's and they would like to be onsite by the end of this week. The Credit Union will follow as quickly as possible. Councilmember McKnight stated his next question is the potential exception of the clinic from the assessments and potential tax abatement. His concern is that if the clinic comes in with no assessment and the project dies. Their part of the assessment would fall back onto the City and the taxpayers. Mr. Pedersen stated they have a great deal of time and money invested in the project. They are trying to close on the lots as quickly as possible. The changes they are proposing will make the project more viable and feel the changes would go through the process this summer and they would like to start the additional buildings this fall. Councilmember McKnight asked for a clarification on the assessment and abatement issue for the clinic. Community Development Director Carroll explained that the taxes paid by the clinic go to the County, who determines the City's share of the taxes. Those taxes would come back to the City and the City would then rebate them back to someone. There will be an agreement between the medical clinic and the developer whereby the clinic would transfer that abatement back to the developer. This is a way of helping the developer offset the costs ofthe assessments. Councilmember Wilson respected Mr. Pedersen's comments, however he had a note from the July 2005 meeting that a building was to have been completed by the end of 2005 with a projected three additional properties by April 2006. Councilmember Wilson felt he needed a better understanding of the full financial picture. Council Minutes (Regular) May 15, 2006 Page 8 Mayor Soderberg noted staffs interaction with Mr. Pedersen and the change in management has been nothing but positive. Staff has given him comfort in proceeding based on Mr. Pedersen's credibility. Some ofthese things are necessary for them to proceed with two closings this week. These are proj ects we want and will be the catalyst to move things along. Finance Director Roland noted the special assessments of $2 million that were agreed to in the Development Agreement, the developer's are legally bound to that. Once the proj ect is done, those assessments will be levied against the properties at the time the project is completed. They will be liens that will need to be paid by the property owners at the time of development. Those assessments will be collectable over the 15-year period we are bonding for. The bonds will be supported by the assessments and are structured so that development can take place and there is a lesser amount of money required to make debt service payments at the beginning as opposed to the end. Councilmember Wilson asked about the revised concept plan. Mr. Pedersen stated they had some concerns about the volume of space. They plan to separate the buildings and give the users more end buildings and separate them with amenities. The big box as an anchor makes it easier to bring the smaller users to the sight. They intend to follow the project through to the end. Mayor Soderberg cautioned Mr. Pedersen to consider the storm water runoff in the calculations. Mr. Pedersen stated they are breaking up the massive lengths of buildings. Otherwise the project will remain true to the vision. They plan to bring in additional ponding to allow for infiltration before it reaches the sensitive environmental areas. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked that the developer work more with the City Administrator to keep the City in the loop. Mr. David Oliver, Vice-President of Clinic Operations for Northfield Hospital, expressed his appreciation to Mr. Pedersen and City staff to keep this moving along. This will be a $4.5 million project and payroll for the first year is projected at $1.7 million. This will be a significant economic development engine for Farmington. The project will lose $19,000 per day for every day they do not open after December 1,2006. He feels Mr. Pederson has done a great job ofre- introducing credibility to the project. Finance Director Roland explained again that there are liens with regard to the special assessments. Council has not officially entered into any abatement agreement at this time. Council has given general consensus that they would pursue it ifthe appropriate legalities are met, but we do not technically have an abatement agreement at this time. We do have special assessments which are agreed to by the developer that will be spread over the acreage of the property and must be repaid because they are liens to the property. Council Minutes (Regular) May 15, 2006 Page 9 Mayor Soderberg stated this is a project we want to see go forward. Conversations with the City Administrator and Finance Director have given him the confidence to move forward with this project. The jobs the clinic will bring to the City are significant. MOTION by Wilson, second by Pritzlaffto adopt RESOLUTION R57-06 approving the execution of the First Amendment to Development Contract and the Development Contract for Vermillion River Crossings 2nd Addition. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. e) Consider Joint Powers Agreement with Castle Rock Township (225th Street Reconstruction Project) - Community Development Executive Estates is bounded by hwy 50 on the north, hwy 3 on the west and 225th Street on the south which is currently gravel. Most of the properties on the north side of 225th Street are in the township, all of the properties on the south side are in the township. The township wanted clarification as to who was going to do what with the 225th Street project. They understood it was a City project, but more than half ofthe area abutting the road is in the township. The township was content to have the City Engineer run the project, but they also wanted an opportunity to have their own consultants review the project. The township prepared a draft Joint Powers Agreement and staffhas made some revisions. The City Attorney and the City Engineer have reviewed the agreement. The township board chair felt the board would not object to the revisions. Staff presented a proposed resolution to approve the Joint Powers Agreement to clarify the procedural issues regarding the construction of 225th Street. If approved, this would be placed on the agenda for the next Town Board meeting. Community Development Director Carroll explained the major points ofthe agreement. MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION R58-06 regarding the Joint Powers Agreement for the 225th Street reconstruction project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Consider Draft Community Survey Questionnaire - Administration Council authorized staffto work with CJ Olson to conduct a community telephone survey. The survey contains 45 questions at a cost of$17,825. Staff has made slight modifications to some of the questions. After some discussion regarding the question on fiber-to-the-premises, it was decided to ask if City government should have a role in providing fiber-to-the-premises to residents. It will be important to compare these results to the last survey. Council approved the survey. 12. NEW BUSINESS a) 2007 Budget Process - Administration City Administrator Herlofsky asked if Council wanted specific objectives as part ofthe budget process such as how much the levy increases, what you deal with as far as personnel, etc. so there can be some guidelines for staff. Mayor Soderberg stated last year there was a workshop to discuss goals. He suggested providing Council Minutes (Regular) May 15, 2006 Page 10 Council a copy of the budget goals from last year. A budget workshop was scheduled for June 7, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Wilson: He attended the Park and Pond Clean-up and thanked Parks and Recreation Director Distad and staff and Jen Collova for their work. He thanked Dakota Electric and Dakota Futures for the Economic Development 101 session. He has registered the Council for the dodgeball tournament for Rambling River Days. Councilmember Pritzlaff: He attended the Economic Development 101 session and distributed information he received. He also helped with the Park Clean-up Day. He noted there was a new bus at the Apple Valley Park and Ride. There will be a MVT A workshop on May 23 and 24. City Administrator Herlofsky: He has been asked to speak at the Chamber lunch on Wednesday. Mayor Soderberg provided him with a list ofthree things he wanted done within the next 6 months - 1 year. City Administrator Herlofsky asked the rest of Council to provide him with three things they would like taken care of. He will bring them back to develop a work plan. Police Chief Siebenaler: May 18, 2006 will be Public Safety Day at the Apple Valley Western Service Center. Next Monday the first Citizen's Academy will start. There will be 16 students in the first class. There are 6 officers that are forming a dodgeball team for Rambling River Days. Mayor Soderberg: Thanked everyone who participated in the Pond Clean-up and Arbor Day celebration. There were a record number of volunteers. A new business is opening downtown, Memory Creek. They will have a grand opening on Wednesday. 14. ADJOURN MOTION by McKnight, second by Pritzlaffto adjourn at 9:28 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ~ /-r?~ Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant