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COUNCIL MINUTES
PRE-MEETING
NOVEMBER 20,2006
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, Police Chief; Randy
Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Lisa Shadick,
Administrative Services Director; Brenda Wendlandt, Human
Resources Director; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant
2. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by McKnight, second by Wilson to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
4. COUNCIL REVIEW OF AGENDA
Councilmember Pritzlaff asked about the list of bills and why there is a variation in pay
for election judges. Administrative Services Director Shadick explained that some judges
worked the primary or general or both, some worked full or half days, and some required
more hours of training.
Councilmember Pritzlaffthen asked about the payment for Aslakson's Blacktopping for
the mill and overlay project. He stated the project was not completed properly and
wanted to make sure money was held back until the work was completed.
Councilmember Pritzlaff noted there were ridges in the asphalt and the proper equipment
was not used. City Administrator Herlofsky explained the work done in November has
not been billed.
Councilmember Pritzlaffthen asked about the comprehensive plan amendment for parks
and why so much more land was needed for parks at the Fountain Valley Golf Course
property and possibly have the clubhouse also. Parks and Recreation Director Distad
explained the City identifies park location and acreage after annexation. In this situation
it might be approximately 20 acres. The densities will drive the number of acres required
for park dedication. Three acres were to be carried over from Executive Estates to this
development. Councilmember Pritzlaff noted at the Planning Commission meeting, it
was mentioned to also obtain the clubhouse. Staff explained that is something the Parks
and Recreation Commission has looked at if the developer was looking at demolishing it,
perhaps it could be used as a recreational facility or warming house.
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Councilmember Wilson noted on the monthly financial report there are two enterprise
accounts, liquor operations and solid waste, where expenses are moving faster than
revenues. There seems to be a larger variance than what was budgeted.
Councilmember Wilson supported the Fire Departments pension request, but preferred to
have a 2-4 year plan. He suggested a workshop to discuss this and bring it back to the
December 4, 2006 meeting.
Councilmember McKnight asked about the comprehensive plan amendment for parks and
if the proposed trails along the western edge align with the trails in Executive Estates and
the industrial area. Staff noted there are no trails along the eastern edge ofthe industrial
park. The trails shown are conceptual in nature. They would like three trails going north
and south and three trails going east and west through the development. The location will
be determined in the concept plan. 225th Street has a trail part way down, but some of the
properties are still in the township so there will be a gap. Councilmember McKnight
noted he did not want a circle of trails in the development he wants them connecting.
Councilmember McKnight noted on the Fountain Valley item, he spoke with Mr. Colin
Garvey, and stated Castle Rock has not had time to comment on this. Two days is not a
reasonable amount oftime. He suggested approving the MUSA recommendation and
table the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning until after the Castle Rock Town
Board has had time to meet. Mayor Soderberg suggested tabling everything until after
Castle Rock has reviewed this. The Orderly Annexation Agreement calls for reasonable
time to review and comment on a change in the comprehensive plan before Planning
Commission or Council approval. Castle Rock received this item two days before their
meeting. Two days is not reasonable time. Councilmember McKnight noted the
agreement talks about comprehensive plan amendments, not MUSA. He would like to
consider the MUSA recommendation. Councilmember Fogarty agreed. Councilmember
Wilson noted the developer and the Castle Rock Town Board is here. This is a great
example of an item that should not even be on the agenda. Weare wasting people's time.
Only items that are ready to be voted on should be on the Council agenda.
5. STAFF COMMENTS
City Administrator Herlofsky reminded everyone that the Council and EDA will meet
November 27. He provided an updated checklist for the mill and overlay project.
6. ADJOURN
MOTION by Fogarty, second by McKnight to adjourn at 6:51 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR
November 20, 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;
Kevin Carroll, Community Development Director; Brian
Lindquist, Police Chief; Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation
Director; Lisa Shadick, Administrative Services Director; Brenda
Wendlandt, Human Resources Director; Cynthia Muller, Executive
Assistant
Denise & Dan May, Randy Oswald, Arlyn Lamb, Mark VanDorn,
Bill Sauber, Jay Clinkscales, Joel West, Kari Gill, Dan Meyer, Lori
Zierden, Chris Engler
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Councilmember McKnight moved item 1 Oe) King Property Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and Rezoning to the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Pritzlaff pulled item
71) Approve Bills for discussion and separate vote.
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Pritzlaffto approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Swearing-In Police Officer - Administration
Andrew Van Dorn was sworn-in as a new Police Officer.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by McKnight, second by Fogarty to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved Council Minutes (11/6/06 Regular) (11/8/06 Special)
b) Adopted RESOLUTION R124-06 approving application submittal for landfill
abatement funds from Dakota County - Public Works
c) Approved Donation - Fire Department
d) Approved Various Licenses and Permits - Administration
e) Set January 6, 2007 Special Council Meeting - Board and Commission Interviews
- Administration
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f) Received information capital outlay cable commission - Administration
g) Received information October 2006 financial report - Finance
h) Approved permitting agreement - Elm Street Project - Engineering
i) Adopted RESOLUTION R125-06 approving comprehensive plan amendment
concerning existing and proposed parks, trails, and open space plan map - Parks
and Recreation
j) Acknowledged resignation Community Development - Human Resources
k) Received information resident recognition - Police Department
The Police Department received a letter thanking the police officers for their
assistance in saving a life.
m) Adopted RESOLUTIONS R126-06 and R127-06 and ORDINANCE 006-565
approving the King property comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning -
Community Development
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
I) Approve Bills
Councilmember Pritzlaffhad a concern with the bill for Aslakson's Blacktopping
for the mill and overlay project. Some areas are patched in the final lift and there
are ridges in the asphalt as a commercial size paver was not used. He did not feel
the work was acceptable and was not willing to pay the $240,000 without
knowing there was money left to repair the work. Also, the manholes need to be
raised and the asphalt is higher than the concrete along the curbs. Councilmember
McKnight supported delaying approval of this bill until staff can research the
work this bill covers. MOTION by Pritzlaff, second McKnight to approve the
bills except for Aslakson Blacktopping. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Approve 2007 License Renewals - Administration
Applications for On-Sale Liquor and Sunday licenses, Club licenses, On-Sale
Intoxicating Malt Liquor and On-Sale Wine licenses, and Sauna and Therapeutic
Massages licenses for various businesses were received for renewal for 2007.
MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by Wilson to close the public hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Pritzlaff, second by McKnight to approve
the above licenses for 2007. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a) Fairhill Development Update - Administration
City Administrator Herlofsk~ prepared a response to a letter from Newland
Communities regarding 195t Street right-of-way, park dedication, fire
station/water tower, and Diamond Path in the Fairhill development.
Mr. Peter Coyle, attorney for Newland Communities, stated Newland's request is
that the Council establish a working group to work with Newland on addressing
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some of the impacts that are associated with the Fairhill development. There are
financial consequences to the above items that Newland wants to be clear about.
195th Street is proposed as a 4-1ane right-of-way. Newland understands it is their
obligation to dedicate two lanes of right-of-way to the City with the plat, but there
is a difference of opinion with the City and the County as to whether they are
obligated to dedicate four lanes with the plat or whether Newland should be
compensated for the additional two lanes since it will be constructed in a future
phase. Newland is prepared to dedicate the right-of-way, but they want to
understand how the issue will be addressed over the life ofthe contract.
Regarding the park in the southwest area, when the comp plan was approved in
June, Newland had intentions of working with the school district on a school site
in the southwest corner. In the alternative, it was identifying land it would use for
residential development. Newland also showed a public park of30 acres. Staff
and the Parks and Recreation Commission would like the park in the southwest
corner to be a 55-acre park. Newland understood that was an interest of the City,
but it was not a part of the comp plan approval. Mr. Coyle noted this was a
surprise to Newland that they would be required to dedicate the entire 55 acres as
part of the plat. They are not opposed to the City having control of a 55-acre
park, but they would like to be compensated for a portion of it. Newland has
proposed in excess ofthe policy for park dedication. It is a manner of how the
land transfer will occur over ten years. The City does not have money budgeted
for the development of a major park development like what is being planned by
the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Coyle asked the Council to appoint a
committee comprised of two Councilmembers, members of the Parks and
Recreation Commission and staff. The goal would be to get these issues
addressed. He asked Council to not take action to approve the letter proposed by
staff.
Mayor Soderberg stated this letter does not close off the ability to negotiate.
Councilmember Wilson noted the 55 acres is clearly identified in the parks master
plan so he was confused that Newland thought this was new information. He was
curious as to why a sub-committee would be more effective than working with the
entire Council. Mr. Coyle replied the City approved the comp plan for Fairhill in
June. He noted the minutes contain no discussion as part of the comp plan
amendment that the City would be seeking a 55-acre park in the southwest corner.
Their plan showed half of the corner would be either residential or a school site.
The school site has not materialized, so they plan to go forward with residential
development. Regarding the committee concept, some of the issues are very
expensive questions. Newland wanted better confidence as to how the issues
would be resolved. They felt a committee would be more productive.
Councilmember Wilson stated he would support one or more workshops with
Newland. Councilmember Pritzlaffwas not comfortable with having a committee
and would support a Council workshop with Newland. Councilmember Fogarty
stated she was frustrated with the inconsistency in items in the Council packet.
She was very open to having a Council workshop with Newland to discuss the
items. Councilmember McKnight noted the City's relationship with Newland has
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been very positive. He did not think it was appropriate for Mr. Coyle to be in
attendance questioning a letter the City Administrator will be sending if the
Council says yes, before it is sent. Mayor Soderberg stated the attorney has
advised this letter does not close the door on discussions. The letter has been
prepared based on Council discussions and Parks and Recreation Commission
discussions. City Administrator Herlofsky stated the purpose was to get
Council's reaction, and suggested staff do more research on the items and have
more consistency. Council reached a consensus to table this item for a future
meeting.
b) Adopt Resolution and Ordinance - Twin Ponds Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary and Final Plat and Wetland
Conservation Act Permit - Community Development
The CDA has submitted an application for a comp plan amendment, rezoning and
wetland conservation act permit for the Twin Ponds development. There is a
roadway extension in the southern portion ofthe project to tie into Executive
Estates. The comp plan shows medium density residential. On the southern piece
the CDA would like to plat six single family lots and 223rd Street would separate
this from the medium density. The proposed zoning is R-1. The CDA proposes
10 buildings with a total of 50 units. They will be rental townhomes owned by
the CDA. The streets will be private roadways and a tot lot will be included.
There are a total of 132 parking spaces. There is a 33 ft. wide access to TH3,
however it is not enough for a 60 ft. wide right-of-way. The CDA is proposing to
give up right-of-way as a backage road and start negotiations with BP or Happy
Harry's to obtain additional right-of-way. The backage road would be a regional
concept, so this would be reviewed when commercial is developed. With the
backage road there could be a full intersection at TH3 and 225th Street, and a
center intersection at Centennial Drive. Staff proposed the CDA grant the City a
right-of-way for the northerly access.
Councilmember Pritzlaff stated if the CDA is not able to obtain 60 ft. for the
right-of-way, there will not be access to TH3. He felt this should be worked out
first. Staff explained future commercial development may assist in obtaining this
access. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked how the development will be accessed
from the north. Staff explained the traffic engineer felt the development could
have access from the south and does not need access to the north. Looking at it
regionally, the outlets would be removed and replaced with the backage road in
the future. Councilmember Pritzlaff did not feel it was in the City's best interest
to have all the access to the south. Staff explained they will have access to the
east and then south and to the west and then south.
Councilmember McKnight asked about the timeline for the six single-family lots.
Staff noted the eastern portion ofthe townhomes will be built first before the
single-family homes in Executive Estates. Councilmember McKnight liked the
backage road, but the northerly access is important to him. He does not like doing
things that are not complete now. The bigger issue is fairness. They are making
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one developer build an access to a road and build and pay for the road and another
developer is able to add on without any costs. Councilmember Wilson agreed
with the previous comments. This is an attractive development, but it is not ready
for Council yet as far as the transportation.
Councilmember Fogarty had concerns about the private park being counted as
parkland dedication, the northerly access is very critical, she liked the backage
road and the concept ofthe development, but we are picking out a portion of
roadway that at some point the City will have to find a way to pay for. Weare
setting ourselves up to bond citywide for something that will benefit a small
number of people.
Mayor Soderberg was concerned with the park dedication and how we deal with
private parks. Even though this is a small park, it is a matter of being consistent
and fair with everyone. Regarding transportation and the backage road, he would
like to make sure we can assess for the road once there is commercial
development. He would like to see a plan laid out for this.
Parks and Recreation Director Distad explained the park dedication ordinance
states the dedication may be given. With this being a public agency, it was
decided to give them credit for 1.5 acres. The tot lot is .25 acres. They will have
to pay cash in lieu for 1.25 acres they are not dedicating. Other developments
containing private parks have been private developments. Mayor Soderberg
asked if the fact that this is a public agency makes any difference as far as park
dedication. Councilmember McKnight stated with the ordinance saying "may"
where do we stop? Staff agreed the ordinance needs to be more specific with
situations when this would be done. The City did give the school district credit
for park dedication for their ball fields. Councilmember Fogarty stated she agrees
a public agency should be granted credit, but it needs to be a written policy. The
only concern is what if there is a developer for affordable housing, do we give
them the same leeway. Staff suggested bringing this back to the Parks and
Recreation Commission to amend the ordinance. Councilmember Pritzlaff would
rather have cash-in-lieu than a private park. He agreed with public agencies being
granted credit for park dedication as far as schools, however the CDA is a
different type of public agency and he would not support the credit.
Councilmember Wilson would prefer to stick to the ordinance and if there is
deviation there should be rationale for it.
Ms. Kari Gill, CDA, stated they typically do pay park dedication fees. The tot lot
is primarily intended for the residents, so they would not be opposed to paying the
park dedication fee in the full amount.
Regarding transportation, Councilmember Pritzlaff was concerned that this
project was discussed at one point with Executive Estates or before it was at the
current stage. He was suspect with this coming to Council after 225th Street was
done. The Council asked the developer of Executive Estates to provide
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transportation routes into the development. Is it Council's role to put stipulations
on Executive Estates and those things that have made this property accessible and
should Mr. Garvey be compensated for that? He does not think it was fair to hand
over a gift of transportation routes. There has to be funds that go back to the
developer of Executive Estates. Mayor Soderberg then asked ifRiverbend would
be required to pay Dakota Estates and Prairie Creek for the roads they built to
access Riverbend. As a policy that would entitle previous developments
compensation for roadways for subsequent developments. There are businesses
to the north and the south that may benefit from a backage road and they should
participate in the payment of that road.
Mr. Colin Garvey, developer of Executive Estates, stated the difference with
Riverbend is that you have to go through other developments to get there. This
development had its own frontage road. He showed an original drawing from
2004 for Executive Estates. Staff required three entrances for a safety issue.
When he was working on his plans, he was told 33 ft. was not wide enough
because 66 ft. was required by the traffic engineer. Last Tuesday he was
informed there was no entrance on the frontage road. When it comes to
transportation, there should be consistency. A park for this project was discussed
because Executive Estates added a trail to the park.
The frontage road is owned by Tollefson and the CDA owns the property to the
east. The concern with the frontage road is that at any point the owners may not
allow access to the frontage road. The frontage road would provide an access to
TH3.
Mr. Joel West, Project Manager of Tollefson Development, stated they agree with
the access to the north and they are open to providing the easement needed to
TH3. This would be a temporary access. City Attorney J amnik recommended
taking it as a permanent easement or right-of-way and vacate the areas not needed
in the future. Councilmember McKnight stated he would vote for this if we have
the northerly access at Centennial Drive. We have a letter from MnDOT saying
Centennial Drive is the preferred location for the intersection. Councilmember
Pritzlaffwould not support the project without the northerly access to TH3.
Councilmember Wilson would also like to have a solid transportation plan
identified beforehand.
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Pritzlaffto table this to January 16, 2007 and
inform the developer of the extension. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
c) Adopt Resolution and Ordinance - Fountain Valley Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, Rezoning, and MUSA Recommendation - Community
Development
Mayor Soderberg recommended tabling this item to allow Castle Rock time to
consider this item. Two days is not reasonable time. Councilmember Pritzlaff
was not sure why staff did not get it to Castle Rock sooner to allow them enough
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time for review. This project has been worked on and delayed and Castle Rock
knew it was coming. He does not understand why this should be delayed since it
has already gone to the Planning Commission. Mayor Soderberg noted the
Planning Commission took action on an application that was not signed by the
owner of record. It should not have been brought to the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Wilson noted items lOb and 10c were not ready to be on the
agenda. It gave the developer the sense Council was prepared to act on this
tonight. Councilmember McKnight recognized the requirements ofthe Orderly
Annexation Agreement where the City has to give the Town Board time to review
the comprehensive plan amendment. He felt they did have enough information to
act on the MUSA recommendation.
Mr. Russ Zellmer, Castle Rock Town Board Chair, requested time to review the
development and have the full board comment in writing.
Councilmember Fogarty agreed that the Town Board should have time to
comment. By putting this on the agenda we gave the developer the impression we
would be doing something with this tonight. Approving the MUSA is fair.
Mr. Colin Garvey, of Castle Rock Development, stated he believed this would be
acted on tonight. Not all signatures are received until the final plat. He has gone
as far as preliminary plat before the township has signed off on property. He
asked for a favorable recommendation. He has waited long enough. He will
continue to work with the township and the City on parks, screening, etc. Mayor
Soderberg noted moving forward without having the signature from the owner of
record is not a judicious thing to do. We have a process to follow. This
development will be good for the whole City, but to do this at the expense of the
process is wrong. To move forward with MUSA tonight is token. It goes no
where until there is a comp plan amendment.
Councilmember McKnight appreciated wanting to follow the process, but the
MUSA is not included in the Orderly Annexation Agreement. By acting on
MUSA it does not violate the contract. MOTION by McKnight, second by
Fogarty approving the Fountain Valley property to Farmington's Metropolitan
Urban Service Area. The remaining requests will be tabled until the December
18, 2006 Council Meeting. Councilmember Wilson proposed splitting the
questions for separate vote on the items. Councilmember McKnight asked what
happens if Council votes down a comp plan amendment. Attorney J amnik stated
the application would be dead and would have to be re-filed and go through the
Planning Commission. Tabling is preferred if it is a viable application. Voting
for the vote split: Pritzlaff, Wilson. Voting against the vote split: Soderberg,
Fogarty, McKnight. Request fails. Voting for the motion to adopt
RESOLUTION R128-06 approving MUSA and table the other requests until
December 18,2006: Soderberg, Fogarty, McKnight, Pritzlaff. Voting against:
Wilson. MOTION CARRIED.
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d) Adopt Resolution - Riverbend 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat - Community
Development
Homes by Chase is proposing to re-plat the northern 75 acres ofthe Riverbend
subdivision. They would like to add 13 lots to the area. The origInal plat called
for 140 lots in the entire development. Riverbend 2nd Addition will contain 78
single-family lots. The developer is proposing two outlots for an area where a
number of residents in Dakota County Estates claim they have a right to. It will
be determined later whether the property will be divided by an easement or a
deed. Outlot C is being held as a potential roadway connection to the north.
Parks and Recreation have approved the location ofthe park and trails. Approval
ofthe preliminary plat is contingent on the following:
1. Approval of the construction plans for grading, storm water and utilities
by the Engineering Division.
2. Submittal of a SWPPP and dewatering plan to the SWCD.
MOTION by Wilson, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION R129-06
approving the Riverbend Preliminary Plat with the above contingencies. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
f) Approve Change Order No.1 Spruce Street - Engineering
The change order is for a total of $40,000. MOTION by Wilson, second by
Pritzlaff to table this item until the December 4, 2006 Council Meeting. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
g) Adopt Resolution - Dakota County CDA Redevelopment Incentive Grant
Program - Community Development
Staff requested authorization to submit an application to the CDA for grant funds.
The CDA has created a new grant program due to changes in the CDBG program.
The funds would be used to assist with the demolition ofthe Riste building and
the costs of hazardous materials abatement. The City can apply to the CDA to
have the money allocated away from this project. MOTION by Fogarty, second
by Wilson to adopt RESOLUTION R130-06 authorizing staffto submit an
application for a grant in an amount not to exceed $66,804.90. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Cataract Relief Association Pension Request - Administration
The Cataract Relief Association has requested a pension increase for 2007 from
$3,350 to $3,750. The City's contribution of $65,000 is already in the 2007
budget.
Mr. Bill Sauber, member of the Cataract Relief Association, stated the association
would like Council to consider the increase to $3,750 per year of service.
Councilmember Wilson supported the $3,750, however, he would like to see a 4-
year plan for long range planning. Mr. Sauber noted he did not have enough time
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to come up with a long-range plan. Councilmember Wilson proposed accepting
the $400 increase so for 2007 it would be $3,750 and have it increase $150 per
year each year through 2010. This would bring the association in line with other
cities. Councilmember Pritzlaff asked how many people are eligible for
retirement this year and how many years do they have. Mr. Sauber replied there
are 7-9 people that have 20 years of service or more that could retire. Five are
over 50 years old and could collect their money immediately. How it affects the
fund depends on how many retire and when. If the association makes 5% on their
money next year they will be at 96% funded at the end of 2007. Councilmember
Wilson wanted to see the impact of retirements and the projection. A discussion
followed on various amounts for increases over the next few years.
Councilmember Wilson proposed setting a workshop to discuss a plan. It was
determined to hold a workshop on November 27,2006 at 4:30 p.m. MOTION by
Pritzlaff, second by McKnight to table this item to the December 4, 2006 Council
Meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Councilmember Fogarty: Noted in the bills there were 56 election judges paid and
thanked them for their service. She complimented Councilmembers McKnight and
Wilson for helping with the Rambling River Days fundraiser.
Councilmember McKnight: Strategic planning worksheets should be returned to City
Administrator Herlofsky by Wednesday. He requested dates be set for the 2007 retreat
and regular workshops.
Councilmember Wilson: Asked staff to contact developers for their thoughts on
plans for 2007. He thanked Officer Sundvall for leading the boy scout troop on a tour of
the police station.
Councilmember Pritzlaff: Attended the special School Board meeting last Friday
regarding the new land swap agreement between the Christensen's and the school district.
One concern he had is the agreement mentions 1 + acres that the Christensen's will have
an easement on. He wondered if this would leave a conforming lot. It will but he
questions how it can be a conforming lot ifthe owner of the property is the one that has
the easement. The property owner should own it and the other party should have the
easement. The land swap details 18 acres along Flagstaff that he feels could be valued
higher if it was zoned commercial.
City Administrator Herlofsky: Planning prepared a map showing there are 877
vacant lots in the City that have services and are waiting for a house to be built.
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Mayor Soderberg: Attended Veteran's Day programs this week. The Middle
School West does a great program honoring veterans.
Council recessed at 9:46 p.m. for Executive Session.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) City Administrator Evaluation
15. ADJOURN
Respectfully submitted,
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Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant