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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.21.06 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES PRE-MEETING AUGUST 21, 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, Fogarty, McKnight, Pritzlaff, Wilson None Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator; Robin Roland, Finance Director; Kevin Carroll, Community Development Director; Brian Lindquist, Interim Police Chief; Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Lee Mann, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director; Lee Smick, City Planner; Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant 2. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION by Wilson, second by McKnight to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS 4. COUNCIL REVIEW OF AGENDA Councilmember Fogarty asked how much dirt will be moved from the Christensen site. City Engineer Mann replied it will be a significant amount and he will research this. Councilmember Pritzlaffnoted the 60,000 yards from the borrow pit is 150 ft. x 150 ft. x 150 ft. cubed. The amount moved from the Christensen site is 800,000 yards. Councilmember McKnight asked about the acquisition of a tax forfeited property for parking and if the City intends to hold it until it is needed. City Engineer Mann stated as the property was tax forfeited the City wanted to obtain it for additional parking. Councilmember McKnight asked about the type of lighting for the Spruce Street extension. City Engineer Mann replied it would be decorative lighting similar to the downtown area. The bridge will have double-headed lights. There is a total of 41 lights. The amount of the bid received was $184,000 to install the lights. Councilmember Wilson asked about the Winkler comp plan amendment and rezoning and if the City designates zoning before a concept plan is received. Assistant City Planner Wippler explained staff did see a concept plan one year ago. However, the Planning Commission and Council did not want to see concept plans dictate the land use. The designated land use should dictate the concept plan. Council Minutes (Pre-Meeting) August 21,2006 Page 2 Councilmember Wilson asked about the bid for the Spruce Street lighting and if awarding the bid should be deferred to see if a lower cost can be obtained. City Engineer Mann replied there is a timing issue, as the concrete sidewalks cannot be completed until the conduit is installed for the lights. He did not anticipate receiving lower bids as construction materials have gone up. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked about the re-organization of the Engineering and Community Development departments and if Bonestroo would be paid more for this change. City Administrator Herlofsky replied no. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked if it was proper to have a non-city employee included in the organizational chart. City Administrator Herlofsky explained they are re-organizing the department and he understood the Bonestroo relationship may not always exist. If the City Engineer were a City employee, the chart shows the situation. Solid Waste is more appropriately a public works function. By bringing Inspections under Public Works it puts the enforcement area in one place. The Community Development department will no longer be the enforcement agency. It can be more economic development to provide a more positive relationship with people looking for economic development opportunities. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked about the payment for fuel on the list of bills and if the City was working towards having our own tanks at the Maintenance Facility. City Engineer Mann replied they have quotations on what it would cost and staff is still compiling this information. It will be brought to Council in the future. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked about the applicant signature on the grading CUP application for ISD 192. City Planner Smick explained the signature in the packet is Doug Bonar. However, staff received a signed CUP request from Elaine Donnelly on Friday. Mayor Soderberg suggested moving the item for the Spruce Street Lighting to the Consent Agenda. Council agreed. 5. STAFF COMMENTS City Administrator Herlofsky distributed a notice of where Prairie Restoration will be spraying for weeds. 6. ADJOURN MOTION by McKnight second by Fogarty to adjourn at 6:46 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, CZ,__ .r-~~ /J-7~ ..--/- -- -~ Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR August 21, 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. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Audience: Soderberg, Fogarty, McKnight, Pritzlaff, Wilson None Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator; Robin Roland, Finance Director; Kevin Carroll, Community Development Director; Brian Lindquist, Interim Police Chief; Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Lee Mann, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant Ruthe Batulis, Doug Bonar, Ann Carlan, Chuck Cloninger, Ted Novak, Nick Schultz, Troy Miller, Brad Meeks, Gary Pipho, Arlen Lamb 4. APPROVE AGENDA Mayor Soderberg moved item 9a) Spruce Street Lighting to the Consent Agenda. MOTION by McKnight, second by Pritzlaffto approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Introduce New Employee - Parks and Recreation Mr. Ted Novak was introduced as a new Park Keeper. b) Minnesota Energy Resources Minnesota Energy Resources has taken over the natural gas service from Aquila. Mr. Chuck Cloninger gave an overview of the company. 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS Staff responded to Mr. Ristow's comments. Mr. Ristow requested a copy ofthe updated rankings for the streets in the mill and overlay project. Mayor Soderberg noted the replacement of driveways was due to damage or to match the grade. 7. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by McKnight, second by Pritzlaffto approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved Council Minutes (817/06 Regular) (8/15/06 Special) b) Received Information July 2006 Financial Report - Finance Council Minutes (Regular) August 21,2006 Page 2 c) Received Information Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation d) Approved Appointment Recommendation Public Works - Human Resources e) Approved Joint Powers Agreement Regarding Fiber Connectivity - Human Resources f) Adopt RESOLUTION R89-06 Appointing Responsible Authority for Law Enforcement Under Data Practices - Human Resources g) Appointed Brian Lindquist Interim Director Emergency Management - Police h) Approved Temporary On-Sale Liquor License St. Michael's Church- Administration i) Adopted RESOLUTIONS R90-06 and R91-06 Acquiring Tax Forfeited Properties - Engineering j) Approved Bills k) Adopted RESOLUTION R92-06 Awarding Bids for the Spruce Street Lighting Project - Engineering APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Approve Wine License and Intoxicating Malt Liquor License - Ted's Pizza - Administration Ted's Pizza has applied for a wine license and an intoxicating malt liquor license. MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by Wilson to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by McKnight, second by Fogarty to approve the wine and on-sale intoxicating malt liquor license. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) Approve Grading CUP ISD 192 - Community Development The site contains 110 acres west of Flagstaff and south of CR64. The grading operation will entail the balancing of 800,000 cubic yards of soil. The plan contains three storm water basins. One is on the south side of the development, the second is on the east side, just west of Flagstaff, and a third basin is off-site on the Donnelly property. Staff received approval from the Donnelly's to allow the school to grade for the pond. Staff also has a signed Letter of Intent between the school district and the Donnelly's. Contingencies include: 1. Satisfactory completion of the environmental review process. 2. The applicant must obtain final City approval of the mining operation and the rough grading plan from the City Engineer. 3. The applicant must pay any applicable fees, provide adequate surety in an amount and form approved by the Director of Public Works, and comply with any other reasonable conditions imposed by the Director of Public Works. 4. All excavation activities must be consistent with plans submitted to and approved by the Director of Public Works. MOTION by McKnight, second by Wilson to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) August 21,2006 Page 3 Councilmember Pritzlaff asked about the agreement grading the school site against the Donnelly property as there is a 15 ft. difference. Staff explained there might be requirements for temporary construction easements off-site. Engineering will make that determination during the grading process. Mr. Troy Miller, Engineer, stated they are bound to meet the existing grades at the surrounding property lines with the exception of basin 3. This is a regional application for retaining water. They have worked with the Donnelly's on how they will match the grade for the four acres affected. The slope would be on the school property. Councilmember Pritzlaffnoted Flagstaffwill be dropped 11 ft. Mr. Miller stated some of Flagstaff is also raised 8 ft. across the entire length. They are working with the City Engineer to define what the elevations will be and how it will work with property owners who have driveways along Flagstaff. They are raising Flagstaffto meet drainage requirements in basin two. Councilmember Pritzlaff noted there are two properties where the 11 ft. drop will go quite far into the property and could require moving some things on the properties. Mr. Miller replied there is one property owner that has some requirements they want to have met with regard to trailers, etc. Councilmember Wilson asked about water quality. Mr. Miller replied basin three was the biggest concern with water quality. Basin three was moved down the hill to receive more of the agricultural runoff and work on filtering the water. Basin three covers four acres, 2.5 acres hold the water. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Wilson to approve the grading CUP with the above contingencies. Voting for: Soderberg, Fogarty, McKnight, Wilson. Voting against: Pritzlaff. MOTION CARRIED. 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Adopt Resolution - Economic Growth Committee - Administration At the last Council Meeting, representatives of the Chamber requested approval of a resolution to form an Economic Growth Committee. The EDA will coordinate the activities of the EGC. This will be discussed at the next EDA meeting. MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by Wilson adopting RESOLUTION R93-06 accepting a proposal to create an Economic Growth Committee between the City of Farmington and the Northern Dakota County Chamber of Commerce - Farmington. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) Adopt Resolution - ISD 192 Preliminary and Final Plat - Community Development The site contains 110 acres and is surrounded by Flagstaffto the east and 208th Street to the north. The school will dedicate 20 ft wide utility easements for water throughout the site and plat outlot A and B and there will be a requirement to have Council Minutes (Regular) August 21, 2006 Page 4 basin three as an easement. The school will dedicate a 50 ft. right-of-way for 208th Street and a 60 ft. right-of-way for Flagstaff Avenue. The school met with the Parks and Recreation Director and proposed to remove the trail to the west and staff agreed. Because of the number of crossings in the area, and as the road will be a service road, staff agreed a trail would be unsafe because ofthe number of crossings. There is a trail off the northwest parking lot to provide a connection to the central part ofthe site for the students. Any trails on the western side of the site would have to be coordinated with Lakeville's trail system. Councilmember Fogarty stated ifthere was a trail coming west from Lakeville, it invites children to come down the road to the parking lot without a trail. She would like a trail at least into the parking lot and connect to the school. The school will propose a traffic management plan including utilizing control officers during peak hours. This will be part of the conditions of the plat approval. Water service will come from the intersection of Pilot Knob and CSAH 50 and go west and north along Flagstaff. Sanitary sewer will connect at the interceptor south of CSAH 50 and go straight north. The school has met the requirements of the landscape plan. The school needs to submit a lighting plan so staff can ensure the light spillage does not go onto other properties. This will also be a condition of the plat. Contingencies include: 1. Identify any revisions to the school districts original trail plan that are mutually acceptable to the City and the school district. 2. A lighting plan is required. 3. The school district should submit a traffic management plan. 4. The dedication of an easement to the City for basin three which is on the Donnelly property. 5. The satisfaction of any engineering and planning comments. 6. The preparation and execution ofthe development contract and approval of the construction plans for grading, storm water and utilities. 7. Completion ofthe EA W review process. Councilmember Pritzlaff recalled that the water service would be looped. City Engineer Mann explained the draft feasibility report showed a loop up Flagstaff and over 195th Street to Meadowview School. In the process of discussions it was identified and models were done to verify the school district will be served with the amount of water and the proper pressure by just building the southerly half of the loop. From a supply standpoint and a water pressure standpoint, the school can be supplied with just the southerly loop. There have been discussions with the Water Board about making the loop to the north with some participation by the Water Board. Staff is waiting for the results of those discussions. The Water Board would prefer to see it looped. The Water Board stated they would be willing to participate up to a certain percentage if the school district paid the remaining cost. Mayor Soderberg asked about the water quality without a looping system. City Engineer Mann replied even if it was looped, there would only be so much water flowing through the system. While looping it might provide some Council Minutes (Regular) August 21,2006 Page 5 circulation, there is not that much demand in that area. To quantify the benefit of the loop from a water quality standpoint is hard to determine. MOTION by McKnight, second by Fogarty to adopt RESOLUTION R94-06 approving the Farmington Area High School Preliminary and Final Plat with the above contingencies. Voting for: Soderberg, Fogarty, McKnight, Wilson. Voting against: Pritzlaff. MOTION CARRIED. c) Adopt Resolution and Ordinance - Winkler Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning - Community Development Mr. Bart Winkler has requested a comp plan amendment and rezoning for 70 acres on the east side ofthe City. The western 56 acres was annexed in 2001 and the remaining acres were annexed in 2005. The requested comp plan amendment is from non-designated to low/medium density and medium density and rezone the property from A-I to R-2 and R-3. The Planning Commission recommended approval ofthe comp plan amendment and rezoning. Mr. Winkler has a general idea of a single-family development of 105-110 units and the same number of multi-family units. MOTION by Fogarty, second by McKnight adopting RESOLUTION R95-06 approving the comp plan amendment from non- designated to low/medium density and medium density and ORDINANCE 006- 559 rezoning the property from A-I to R-2 and R-3. MOTION CARRIED. d) Adopt Resolution and Ordinance - Graham Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning - Community Development Mr. Gerald Graham is interested in splitting his property. This was annexed with the Ash Street project. Mr. Graham would like to build a home further back on his lot which would require a lot split. There is an existing house which meets the requirements of the R-2 zoning district. There will be easements for the driveway and utility easements for storm water, sewer and water. Because the lot is only 33 ft. wide, he will need to obtain a variance as an R-2 zoning requires a minimum access of 60 ft. wide. Mr. Graham is requesting a comp plan amendment from non-designated to low/medium density and rezone the property from A-I to R-2. The comp plan amendment is subject to Met Council approval. MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by Wilson to adopt RESOLUTION R96-06 approving the comp plan amendment from non-designated to low/medium density and ORDINANCE 006-560 rezoning the property at 3782 220th Street from A-I to R-2. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. e) Elm Street Open House Comments - Engineering The first open house for the Elm Street project was held July 27,2006. Business owners were concerned about access during the project. Staff will work on access issues. Streetscape in the project area between 4th Street and the railroad tracks would cost an additional $600,000 - $850,000. Assessments would be $300 - $450 per residential equivalent unit. The majority of the street improvements, not including aesthetics, will be paid by the state as this is a state turnback proj ect. Dakota County would participate in the cost of the aesthetics in an amount equal Council Minutes (Regular) August 21, 2006 Page 6 to 1.5% - 2% of the overall project costs. Staff wanted to know if the Council would like to see streetscape aesthetics as a line item in the feasibility report. Councilmember Wilson noted most ofthe people were supportive of the streetscape project. However, the assessment amount made him think more broadly. He suggested having a workshop prior to Council receiving the feasibility report to review the assessment policy as a whole. It would be hard for him to support assessing a small segment of properties when the entire City will benefit from an attractive downtown area. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated at the open house he learned that Spruce Street will not be closed around City Hall during the Elm Street construction and City Hall construction as the street is wide enough. What was previously discussed was whether Spruce Street would be reconstructed as part of the City Hall project during the Elm Street project. The timing ofthe Spruce Street reconstruction and Elm Street reconstruction needs to be coordinated so traffic is not prohibited from reaching the downtown area. Councilmember Pritzlaff stated there was discussion on how traffic would reach the downtown from TH3. City Engineer Mann noted there are openings at Willow, Main, Walnut, and various other areas. There was a discussion about temporarily opening Spruce Street. However, there are significant issues with that as far as traffic control. Staffwill have to discuss this with the state. The thoroughfare plan shows the Spruce Street connection to TH3 would be open in the future. However, the issue ofthe close proximity to the intersection of Elm Street needs to be reviewed. Councilmember Fogarty asked about the costs for streetscape between 4th Street and 8th Street. City Engineer Mann replied the long-term time frame for the commercial area to be developed needs to be considered. Will it be designated commercial and how long will it take. The other issue is the existing streetscape with older, large trees. Those trees would be impacted ifthere was a streetscape done to TH3. Councilmember Fogarty asked about payment for the area from 4th Street to the railroad tracks. Staff stated the project would be bonded for and the bonds would be paid with levies. Council would need to determine if they want funds from the road and bridge fund used for the streetscape. As with the downtown streetscape proj ect, the amount not covered by assessments to the properties in the downtown area, a portion of the bond was paid for by a contribution from the road and bridge fund. Those funds were available due to interest and investment income. The contribution to the annual bond payment is approximately $60,000. There would be some available funds in the road and bridge fund. Councilmember McKnight stated initially he would be supportive oflooking at the project and the preliminary survey of residents states the same. Mayor Soderberg requested staff to add an option for 4th Street to 8th Street as well as from Division Street to the railroad tracks. Council reached a consensus Council Minutes (Regular) August 21, 2006 Page 7 to include the streetscape aesthetics in the feasibility report. Regarding the assessment policy, Mayor Soderberg stated the policy was set in place to do area assessments on major roads as an area wide assessment. The road serves an area and keeps the costs per residential equivalent unit down. It is a policy that was started with Pilot Knob and continued with Ash Street and Akin Road. Ifwe were to change it now the assurances given to the residents on Pilot Knob and Akin Road and Ash Street would not carry through to the people assessed in the Elm Street area. Finance Director Roland noted the entire City does benefit from the project, but the City also pays for the other 65% of the cost ofthe project through citywide funds, whether that is a tax levy or existing road and bridge fund. The whole City pays for the 65% that is not paid for by the 35% of assessments. Councilmember Wilson stated he was not suggesting the current policy be changed, but he felt there are opportunities for the Council to evaluate certain things that the Council may not want to assess in the future such as the seal coat project. He felt it would be beneficial for the Council to revisit this to ensure it is still working. 1) TH3/19Sth Street Intersection Control- Funding - Engineering There are several full intersections planned along TH3. Currently discussions have focused on 195th Street and TH3 as part of the Fairhill development. MnDOT will want roundabouts at this intersection as well as other intersections along TH3 in the Fairhill development. The 195th Street intersection is planned for 2007 with the 195th Street project. The City has the opportunity to apply for cooperative agreement funds for MnDOT to assist with paying for proposed improvements at that intersection. The deadline for the application is October 1, 2006. The funds would be available July 1, 2007. The required resolution will be brought to Council in September. The Cooperative Agreement program allows up to $550,000 to be awarded. This would be determined through the state's selection process. Councilmember McKnight did not feel roundabouts were a solution to the traffic problems on TH3, but he did not want to say no to financial help if the City will eventually have them. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Wilson to direct staffto prepare an application to MnDOT for cooperative agreement funds. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. g) Draft 2007 Budget - Administration/Finance The draft 2007 budget is not balanced and staff will be making further adjustments. In 2007 all remaining capital outlay items are listed as general fund expenses not as a debt service item. City Administrator Herlofsky has made several cuts to reduce a $3.8 million shortfall to an $851,000 shortfall. Staffwill continue to work on balancing the budget. All requests for additional personnel have been cut from the 2007 budget. The only change is increasing the part-time Communication Specialist position to full time. Councilmember Wilson requested an indication of how this will affect various properties prior to the Council Minutes (Regular) August 21, 2006 Page 8 budget workshop. Staff will provide this at the September 5 Council meeting during the presentation of the 2007 tax levy and budget. The current proposal is to maintain the tax rate at the 43 % level. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Approve City Hall Project - Administration Wold Architects presented the schematic design for the new City Hall to be located at the comer of 3rd and Spruce Street. The schedule is proposed for 2-3 months of design development, late October for Council approval of design development, this will allow for bids in spring 2007, start construction in spring 2007 and complete construction in late spring, early summer 2008. The building will be approximately 36,000 sq. ft. with a total project cost of$9.1 million. Regarding the expansion space on the second floor, Councilmember McKnight stated he is willing to spend the money now to put that into place for future use. Other Councilmembers agreed. MOTION by Fogarty, second by McKnight to approve the schematic design submittal and direct staffto proceed. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) GIS Presentation - Community Development Council has expressed a desire to improve the website and access to information. In order to manage information, City Planner Smick has done some research to improve the GIS system. Staff reviewed options from LOGIS, Bonestroo and Dakota County. Staff recommended using Dakota County. City Planner Smick gave a presentation showing what information would be available using Dakota County for GIS needs. Farmington would be part of a four-city consortium with Apple Valley, Bumsville, South St. Paul and West St. Paul. Benefits include weekly downloads, access to data, fiber connection, proximity to the county, training, scanning, web-based access, primary and secondary ArcMap user where staff can obtain extensions for mapping at a lower cost. A link would be provided through the City's website and staff would determine what would be available to the public. The cost is $17,000/year based on splitting up one full time person from four ways to five ways. The cost this year would be $6,000. Councilmember Wilson asked if there was a way to quantify the cost. City Administrator Herlofsky replied staff can list costs that would be avoided and it would allow staff time for other things besides answering phone calls. Council was impressed and felt it was great technology. c) Adopt Resolution - Seed/Genstar AUAR Update - Community Development Comments have been received from various agencies. The AUAR update was needed for the extension of Diamond Path and a second bridge over North Creek. MOTION by McKnight, second by Pritzlaff adopting RESOLUTION R97-06 approving the final AUAR update and mitigation plan for the Seed/Genstar area. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) August 21,2006 Page 9 d) Adopt Resolution - Approve New High School EA W - Community Development An EA W was prepared for the Farmington High School project. Based on comments and the Findings of Fact, the following was concluded: 1. The EA W was prepared in compliance with the procedures of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act and Minnesota Rules. 2. The EA W satisfactorily addressed all of the issues for which existing information could have been reasonably obtained. 3. Based on the criteria established in Minnesota Rules Part 4410.1700, the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects. 4. Based on a review of the record prepared in this matter, the City makes a "Negative Declaration," that an EIS is not required. 5. The City is directed to maintain a Record of Decision including the Response to Comments on the EA W and to notify in writing all persons on the EA W distribution list, all persons that commented in writing during the 30-day comment period and not any person upon written request. MOTION by Fogarty, second by McKnight adopting RESOLUTION R98-06 declaring no need for an Environmental Impact Statement for Farmington Area High School Project. Voting for: Soderberg, Fogarty, McKnight, Wilson. Voting against: Pritzlaff. MOTION CARRIED. e) Castle Rock Orderly Annexation Agreement Update - Community Development The Castle Rock Discussion Group made further revisions to the Orderly Annexation Agreement. One of the changes was regarding the administrative amount of 15% and this was changed back to the original amount of7.5%. Another change was the tax rebate would apply to newly developed or redeveloped residential properties. Mr. Russ Zelmer, Town Board Chair, stated the Castle Rock Town Board reached a consensus to approve the agreement. Council reached a consensus to approve the agreement. The agreement will be brought back to Council at the September 5, 2006 Council meeting. 12. NEW BUSINESS a) Amend Ordinance - Special Assessment Deferrals - Finance The code regarding the special assessment deferral policy has been updated. The ordinance outlines the steps to be taken with regard to deferral of a special assessment due to hardship or disability. MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by Fogarty to adopt ORDINANCE 006-561 amending Section 1-14-1 of the City Code for Partial Payment of Special Assessments and Section 1-14-2 of the City Code for the Deferment of Special Assessments. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) August 21, 2006 Page 10 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Fogarty: Reminded people to be careful when driving as school will be starting. Co un cilm em ber McKnight: He did not think Council had a strategic plan for where they are going. He proposed over a number of work sessions to develop a strategic plan for the future, whether it is one year or five years. An example would be economic development, the budget, growth, etc. He wanted something more in depth than goal setting. Mayor Soderberg and Councilmember Fogarty agreed. Councilmember Wilson: Former Governor Quie will be at the Rambling River Center August 24, at 10 a.m. Regarding the work sessions, in January 2005 the third Wednesday was selected for Council Workshops and he would like that to continue. Councilmember Pritzlaff: He agreed with developing a strategic plan. Regarding the mill and overlay project he stated the pavement management report was received after the project was brought to Council. He felt he needed more education on the project before it was ordered. The monthly workshops were held for awhile, but got off schedule. He would like time allocated for one workshop a month. A list of workshop topics needs to be made so nothing is missed. He attended the Dakota County Fair and noted there was good attendance. City Administrator Herlofsky: EDA meeting. He noted there is a different style agenda for the 14. ADJOURN MOTION by Fogarty, second by McKnight to adjourn at 9:43 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ~P7~ Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant