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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.15.04 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR November 15,2004 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Ristow led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Ristow called for a moment of silence for Sheila Mayhew. She was the receptionist at City Hall for six years and a very dedicated employee. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Audience: Ristow, Cordes, Fitch, Fogarty, Soderberg None Joel Jamnik, City Attorney; David Urbia, City Administrator; Robin Roland, Finance Director; Kevin Carroll, Community Development Director; Dan Siebenaler, 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; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant Tom Wartman, David Pritzlaff, David McKnight, Steve Wilson, Laura and Mike Pierce, Derek Christensen, Jim Manthey, Ross Heintz, Nick Haugen, Tyler Van Zuilen, John Iskoff, Zach Haugen, Pat Haugen, Neil Michels, Jeff Ibinger, Brian Lane, J.R. Runyan, Ann Manthey, Randy Oswald 4. APPROVE AGENDA Councilmember Cordes pulled item 7a) Council Minutes 11/3/04 Special to abstain. Item 1 Oe) Enterprise Fund Rate Analysis was pulled for a future agenda. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Cordes to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Acknowledge Mayor's Service on Council- Administration City Administrator Urbia presented a plaque to Mayor Ristow for his service on the City Council. He served as Councilmember from 1993-1996 and as Mayor from 1997 - 2004. Mayor Ristow thanked all the Councilmembers he has served with and the residents. He was grateful for the employees and staffthat made his job easier. Each Councilmember thanked him for his service. 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. David Pritzlaff, 20255 Akin Road, thanked the Mayor for his service. Council Minutes (Regular) November 15,2004 Page 2 Mr. Derek Christenson, 5289 203rd Street, spoke regarding the wetland buffer behind his home. He chose his lot for the view. In June there was a sign posted in his backyard noting a wetland buffer. His papers show a drainage and utility easement. He lost 25 feet of land on both sides. He finds it hard to believe the wetland was not established before June. The signs should have been posted. He has weeds six feet beyond his back porch. He is expected to pay taxes on land, and felt he was lied to. Mr. Mike Pierce, 5137 203rd Street, also spoke regarding the wetland buffer. He understood the Engineering department reached a conclusion last Wednesday. The residents disagree with their conclusion. City personnel have been very understanding regarding their situation yet they do not believe this vacation should happen. This situation does not concern just the Middle Creek properties. The residents consulted with real estate agents and were told it would cause a significant decrease in the value of the property and decrease the number of buyers they could bring to the property as they are competing with homes in the same price range with a much bigger lot. Attorney fees could not be included in a lawsuit. He felt the Council and Engineering were putting the burden on the residents rather than the builder and developer. The wetland buffer was not shown on the survey. They want to be given a choice to select a piece of property they could develop and enjoy and they do not feel it is fair they should have to take on the attorney fees of$10,000 - $20,000. Regarding Councilmembers whose terms are up, he did not feel they would want this left as part of their legacy that all these properties are being forced to encumber these wetland issues. The Councilmembers have achieved great things during their term and wanted Council to look at it compassionately. They feel they are being penalized as residents as opposed to the developer and builder who were given instructions and did not pass them along to the residents. If Council chooses not to do this, they will be sending a message to builders and developers that they can do whatever they wish and when they wish. Staff included information that was part ofthe Purchase Agreement between the developer and the builder. Several property owners have said they were not informed regarding the buffers. Councilmember Soderberg noted this situation has been corrected for the future as buffers are no longer included in the size of the lot. This change was made in August 2003. There used to be a 300 ft buffer for wetlands. The new ordinance was put in place approximately a year before the August 2003 change. The ordinance change was done after the plat for these properties was approved. Mr. Derek Christensen asked why the signs weren't posted. All the residents moved in and then the signs were posted. They have documents showing drainage and utility easements and they have covenants saying all easements must be sodded. Staff stated the drainage and utility easements are incorporated with the wetland buffer. The survey is used to verify that the lot is graded to the correct elevation. This became an issue with homes when the ordinance was changed. Mr. Christensen stated there is 50 ft. beyond where their lot ends to the pond. Having weeds 6 ft. from the patio ruins the property. Why should he pay taxes on something he was not aware of and have it useless. They are taking 25 ft. away from a 100 ft. lot. Council Minutes (Regular) November 15, 2004 Page 3 City Attorney Jamnik stated the ordinance requiring the drainage and utility easement and the buffer was in place at the time the plat was approved. The ordinance was changed after the plat was approved to require the buffer to be located outside of the lots. Council saw a 25 ft. drainage and utility easement on the plat. The problem is that the easement in the buffer strip is more restricted than normal drainage and utility easements. You are not allowed to install structures in drainage and utility easements. Because of the wetland buffer there is the additional restriction of not being able to mow and maintain normal sod. Given the problem with making sure the signs went up during development, and stayed up, staff stated this is not working. People were not realizing how restricted the buffer area is. Since 2003 the City has required the buffer area be outside of the lots. The problem with vacating one, Council will be asked to vacate another and on a plat by plat basis. This will defeat the purpose of the buffer strip, which is to provide additional protection and infiltration. Previously, the 50 ft. was outside ofthe platted lot, and 25 ft. was inside of the platted lot. Since 2003, all 75 ft. is outside of the platted lot. There will still be a drainage and utility easement on the back ofthe lots, but it will not be 25 ft. Mr. Christensen stated they moved in in December and the sign was not posted until June. Mr. J amnik agreed this should not have occurred. Engineering felt this situation affects 30-40 lots throughout the City. The developer is required to install the signs. If it is winter, and the ground is frozen, then the City will install the signs later. City Attorney Jamnik stated if Council vacates the easement, we would not be complying with the City's wetland conservation ordinance or state standards. He would not recommend a full vacation, and even a partial vacation raises a question if you do it for one lot or all the lots approved in this 3-4 year period. Staff stated the ordinance requires a 10ft. setback from the buffer line. If the wetland vegetation does not take as the City would like, they have gone back and put in the proper type of vegetation. Mr. Pierce stated if the document shows wetland buffer, this was only given to the developer and the builder, not the residents. He understood they are setting a precedent and this affects a lot of homes. He asked who is in charge of enforcing the silt fence and that it stays up during construction. City Engineer Mann stated the builder is in charge of keeping the fence up and the City inspects it and enforces it. Mr. Pierce asked if this was the same person that would be in charge of making sure the monuments are there. They did have a stop work order on their home if the builder did not replace 3 ft. of silt fence that was knocked down by the driveway. If someone is going to be so diligent to make sure the silt fence is up, why did they not look to see ifthe signs were not posted and that the residents knew the wetland buffer exists. Staff replied that issue could have been raised at that time. Erosion control is also regulated by other state agencies and there is a process in place. Staff has dealt with the sign issue to varying degrees of success. As far as whether the City can issue a stop work order because of the wetland sign not being up, depends on the how the development contract is worded and state statute. Mr. Pierce stated ifhe builds a deck behind his house, he would have 7 ft. left to the wetland buffer. Councilmember Fitch stated enforcement is continually a problem if the people they are meant for continue to ignore the regulations. Council has taken action to rectify the situation of homeowners not being informed by the builders. Part ofthe residents' Council Minutes (Regular) November 15,2004 Page 4 argument is not with the City, but with the builder, developer and real estate person as they are representing what they are selling. Mrs. Laura Pierce, 5137 203rd Street, when talking about the silt fence and requiring it remain up, why was that not enforced for the silt fence that should have been in the backyard. The silt fence still remains outside of the property line on the east side and to the north. It is 5-7 ft. outside ofthe property line. When they received the final plat for their lot, it was marked in red where the City said the silt fence should be. Ifthe City is going to enforce the silt fence in the front by the driveway and issue a stop work order, why was it not enforced in the back of the property where the wetland buffer would be. There has never been a silt fence along the back, it has always been on the outside of the property to the east and the north. They bought the property when the silt fence was already there and the property was graded flat. Her husband mentioned they had spoken with some attorneys, it would be a great expense to them, and they would win. Winning would mean they would have to move out oftheir house, the builder would give them their money back, and they would have to start over again. That is not winning when you have built a home, wanted to stay in Farmington, and have children in school and the athletic programs. The suit would be against the builder. City Engineer Mann stated they do not require silt fence around the entire lot. The silt fence is placed where the water would drain off the lot. Staff will review where the silt fence was placed on their lot. Staff agreed that grading should not have occurred within the wetland buffer area. Mr. Tom Wartman, stated with his landscape background, he asked if there was a way the 25 ft. would be sodded and additional buffering put at the 25 ft that would help maintain the clear water process. It is a trade-off and some expense to the homeowner, but there is 25 ft. of sod and there is additional buffer that would be permanent and would have to be maintained. Mr. Christensen stated that is what they have been asking for because there is an additional 50 ft. beyond their property. City Engineer Mann stated they will research whether there are other best management practices that would achieve the same affect. They will have to talk with the DNR and Soil and Water Conservation District. It would still require a variance to the ordinance. Ifthere is something that will accomplish the same thing, staff can bring it back to Council. City Engineer Mann agreed they have had problems with builders grading where they shouldn't. Councilmember Fogarty stated she supported the ordinance change a year ago, because she was so frustrated with builders and developers not communicating with residents. She would consider giving them back a part of the 25 ft. ifthere are some type of plants that would work. She wanted it to stay on their property so they need to maintain it. As homeowners come forward and there is another solution, Council could agree to it and place it back on the homeowners to maintain it. Council Minutes (Regular) November 15,2004 Page 5 Mr. Pierce stated this was one of their options. Mayor Ristow cautioned that ifthe area is more manicured with less wetland buffer, this allows the water to come up closer to the homes in a heavy rain. Councilmember Soderberg stated they do have wetland buffers outside of the buildable lots. He asked if it would be better for the City to place the signs. If grading is done, then citations could be issued. City Engineer Mann stated staffhas installed a lot of signs already and in some cases the signs are up first. With grading taking place, it is hard to keep the signs up. Councilmember Fogarty stated the policy would be, if residents come in, they will have to follow it by whatever precedence is set. City Engineer Mann stated posting the signs is similar to any other item the developer should take care of. If the developer does not complete the item, the City does the work and charges the developer. Staffwill discuss the issue with the DNR and the Soil and Water Conservation District and bring it back to Council. Staffwill also advise how many properties have this wetland buffer. Mr. Steve Wilson, 5342 203rd Street, stated he lives across the street from these residents. He has a number of issues with the builder and developer. He is not a big fan of more government regulation. He was very pleased with his situation as he had a lot of good direction from Sue Miller and the building inspectors. These issues do not surprise him. He almost had his irrigation system and sod installed, and if it had not been for the staff in building inspections, he would not have been aware of the fact he needed 6-8 inches of black dirt put in beforehand. On one hand, he thanked building inspections for being on top of it, but also to point out where reasonable it would be a good idea for Council and Planning Commission that as these developments move forward, to make sure the developers and builders are fully aware of what they need to convey to the homeowners. If it had not been for the good communication with Sue Miller, he would have had an issue himself. He hoped staff would be able to find a workable solution for the residents. 7. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Soderberg, second by Fitch to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved Council Minutes (11/1/04 Regular) b) Adopted RESOLUTION R92-04 Approving submittal of Application for Landfill Abatement Funds from Dakota County - Parks and Recreation c) Accepted Resignation Heritage Preservation Commission - Administration d) Approved Various Licenses and Permits - Administration e) Approved Heritage Preservation Project - Administration f) Approved Agreement ISD 192 School Resource Officers - Police g) Approved Appointment Recommendation Police Officer - Human Resources h) Acknowledged Retirement Fire Department - Human Resources i) Acknowledged Retirement Fire Department - Human Resources j) Adopted RESOLUTIONS R93-04 and R94-04 Annexations within Southeast Trunk Project Area and Approval of Administrative MUSA - Community Development Council Minutes (Regular) November 15, 2004 Page 6 k) Adopted ORDINANCE 004-521 Maximum Driveway Width - Community Development I) Approved Assessment Agreement - Southeast Trunk Utility and Pond Project - Engineering m) Approved Bills APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Soderberg approving Council Minutes (11/3/04 Special). APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Approve 2005 License Renewals - Administration A public hearing was held for renewal of On-Sale Liquor licenses, On-Sale Sunday licenses, Club licenses, On-Sale Intoxicating Malt Liquor and ON-Sale Wine licenses and Therapeutic Massage licenses. The license for B&B Pizza was approved contingent on receiving the Certificate of Insurance. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Fogarty approving the above licenses with the contingency. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) Adopt Resolution - Certification of Delinquent Municipal Services - Finance According to statute, the City can certify delinquent utility bills to their taxes for a one year assessment for the following year. All residents with delinquent utility bills over 90 days overdue were mailed notices. The notice stated residents may pay these bills prior to November 30, 2004 to avoid certification. There were 655 accounts which totaled $232,637. A number of payments have been received and staff expects to receive more payments. Any bills outstanding after November 30 will be certified to their taxes. Finance Director Roland stated when residents move they should inform the City they are moving and provide a forwarding address. The new owner is left with any outstanding bills from the previous owner. A number ofthe delinquent bills have to do with closing bills that did not reach the previous owner. MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes adopting RESOLUTION R95-04 certifying the delinquent accounts as special assessments to the 2005 taxes ofthe appropriate properties. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Adopt Resolution - Parkview Ponds Preliminary Plat - Community Development The developer for Parkview Ponds is Manley Land Development. This is located south of Autumn Glen. The Murphy property is to the east and City property to the west. The plat contains 147 single family lots on 88 acres. There will be Council Minutes (Regular) November 15, 2004 Page 7 several ponds in the area and the material will be used to lift the housing pads. Some of the contingencies have been removed since the Planning Commission. One is the requirement for a second access. The plat contains a second access to the west of the Embers Avenue connection. When the north-south road is built the second access will not be needed. The temporary access will come through the cul-de-sac. A lot will be held for this access. There will be a temporary emergency access to the south connecting with Akin Road. There will be a gate at the entrance. The remaining contingencies include: 1. Provide a 60-foot right-of way and a 32-foot wide street for Street 1 (Embers Avenue). 2. Redesign Street 3 and reconfigure the lots in Block 6 and 7 of Park view Ponds in order to assist Giles Properties in achieving full size lots at the northerly portion of the Giles Properties proposed plat. 3. The trails need to be shown on the plat as required by the Parks and Recreation Director. 4. The developer will meet the requirements suggested by the agencies for NPDES permit governed by the MPCA. The developer will also make every attempt to provide hydrology to the existing wetland on city property west of the Parkland Ponds development. 5. Approval of a wetland mitigation plan in compliance with the Wetland Conservation Act. 6. The Preliminary Plat approval is contingent on the approval of the construction plans for grading, storm water and utilities by the Engineering Division. Councilmember Fogarty liked the idea that sidewalks and trails were taken into account ahead of time. Councilmember Soderberg asked about the access to the south and if the agreements are in place. Staff replied yes, a neighborhood meeting was held. Councilmember Soderberg noted there was a concern about the hydrology ofthe City's wetland. Staff replied the developer will do his best to get hydrology over to the wetland. The problem is the developer will have to raise his site quite a bit, which would be more expense. City Engineer Mann noted there is a ditch coming out of the wetland. The developer is willing to fill that ditch in which would impede the water from leaving the wetland. Councilmember Fitch asked if there will be enough setback on the lots along the north-south road. Staff replied there will be a 50 ft. easement for the power line and then the 120 ft. roadway. MOTION by Fogarty, second by Soderberg adopting RESOLUTION R96-04 approving the Parkview Ponds Preliminary Plat with the above contingencies. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) Adopt Resolution - Amending Charleswood PUD/Schematic Plan to Allow LowlMedium Density Residential in Medium and High Density Residential Area - Community Development The Charleswood PUD was approved in 1997 showing commercial to the north and then medium to high density and parks to the south. Centex Homes is Council Minutes (Regular) November 15,2004 Page 8 proposing 44 single family lots on 56-foot wide lots. They are also proposing townhomes with 188 multi-family units. 195th Street is to the north and Pilot Knob Road to the east. The 56-foot wide lot will be a new type of housing. There will be 25 foot front yard setbacks. There will be 5 ft on the side of the garage and 10 feet on the house side. Mayor Ristow suggested having garage to garage and house to house. The single family would be adjacent to an existing single family development. This would be a homeowners association and they would take care of sodding the area. Letters have been received from a couple residents in Charleswood asking that this housing style be approved. The PUD would be amended to allow low/medium density within the medium/high density residential area in the northeast portion of the Charleswood PUD. It is contingent on recommendation of approval for the preliminary plat by the Planning Commission on December 14,2004. The owner of the property, Newland Communities, wants to make sure this is approved. If the preliminary plat is not approved, they will go back to the medium/high density. Councilmember Fogarty asked if it was possible to provide parking by the entrance to Meadowview Park. She also asked if there is a trail planned from that entrance to the street. Staff replied there is a parking lot proposed along the gas line easement. There will also be trails throughout the development. The prairie grasses and wildflower plants will be maintained by the homeowners association. A sign will be placed in this area. Mr. Matt Anfang, Centex Homes, stated they proposed the coach home be along Pilot Knob Road. The carriage home would be behind that between the single family and the coach home. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Fogarty adopting RESOLUTION R97-04 approving amending the Charleswood PUD/Schematic Plan contingent upon the recommendation of approval for the preliminary plat by the Planning Commission on December 14,2004. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. c) Consider Pre-Plat Utility Installation - Engineering The developer for the Farmington East First Addition which is the Industrial Park in Castle Rock that has recently come into the City, has requested the opportunity to install utilities before plat approval. The situation in this case is the dewatering operation with the City project is in the same area and the developer would like to take advantage of this and has requested to be allowed to install utilities. If Council considers this option, the plans would have to be approved by Engineering to ensure the utilities are built to City standards as with any other project. This is not a residential project, but large lots in an industrial park. Staff does not expect any significant changes with lot lines or street alignments that would create any issues with installing utilities. The developer would put these in at this own risk and the City would require the normal sureties. Ifthe de-watering operation is ended or no longer has any effect on this particular property, staff Council Minutes (Regular) November 15,2004 Page 9 feels it should come back to Council ifthe developer still wants to install utilities prior to plat. City Attorney Jamnik stated because it is non-residential there is much more space per lot as well as with the street right-of-way to cover any mistakes. Councilmember Soderberg asked if this will drive the preliminary plat. City Attorney J amnik replied within a certain amount the utilities will dictate where the streets go and the streets will dictate where the lots are located. Councilmember Soderberg asked if a precedent was being set. He did not want to see a lot of proposals to do things out of order. City Attorney Jamnik replied it is a marginal precedence when there is a large project next door that is de-watering the same area. These are large size commercial and industrial lots. There is plenty of room to move things around for any mistakes. With all of these conditions, it is a departure, but it is a rare instance where you will see another proposal like this that meets all those conditions. Councilmember Soderberg noted if the City is done with de-watering before the utilities are installed, he would rather have the utilities installed after the preliminary plat. Mr. Colin Garvey stated he has been working with businesses on the preliminary plat. Some businesses are undecided. There is also the issue with Canton Court and whether they will come into the City. Otherwise the preliminary plat would have come in two months ago. MOTION by Cordes, second by Fitch to allow the installation of utilities before final platting of the Farmington East First Addition in order for the developer to utilize the de-watering operation of the City's SE Trunk Utility and Pond Project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. d) MUSA Review Committee Recommendations - Community Development This is the culmination of the MUSA review process. The Seed property has been divided into three sections to show the proposed phasing. The portion of the Christensen property proposed for the school has been labeled PI. There were four township properties in the second batch of MUS A actions where MUSA was contingent upon annexation. Three of the properties, the Garvey property commercial, the Garvey property residential, and the Murphy property (Giles property) have been annexed. The Rother property has not been annexed. MUSA will be granted for the Herzfeld and Payne properties upon plat approval. This is consistent with the Christensen property (PI). Regarding properties to the west, the committee felt it was premature to recommend MUSA at this time. The Christensen property will be granted MUSA upon removal from Ag Preserve if it will be used for a school. The MUSA allocation map shows which properties are proposed for MUSA in 2006,2009, and 2012. The American Legion and Frandrup properties are recommended for MUSA immediately. Staff recommended Council allow the MUSA Review Committee to remain in existence by appointing new members in January. There would be 2 from Council Minutes (Regular) November 15,2004 Page 10 Council, 2 from Planning Commission, 2 from School, 2 from Park and Recreation, and staffmembers. Staff would like to bring this to Council in July. At that time staff can see what the building progress has been. The most permits staff feels they could handle is 600. Councilmember Soderberg requested a MUSA update at the time the quarterly building permit report is presented to Council. Staffwill advise how many of the new homes are due to MUSA. Council agreed with having a standing committee. Councilmember Fitch also wanted this update provided to people on the MUSA Committee. He suggested Councilmembers be appointed that have already served on the Committee as it takes a lot of time to come up to speed with the issues. Community Development Director Carroll thanked the members ofthe MUSA Review Committee and his staff for their hard work on this committee. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Fogarty approving the addition of certain properties to Farmington's Metropolitan Urban Service Area. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. t) Audit Engagement - Finance RFP's were sent to six auditing firms. Staff chose Eide Bailly as the City auditors beginning December 31,2004 for three years. There would be a three-year option after that. The proposal anticipates a fee of $22,687 in 2005. This includes $1,000 for the final implementation ofGASB 34. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Fogarty accepting Eide Bailly as the City auditors for a three-year engagement beginning December 31, 2004 at the proposed price. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Main Street Assessment Objections - Finance Mr. Colin Garvey has objected to his assessments for his properties in the Main Street area. His objections were based on how the assessments were calculated and whether benefit to those parcels could be justified. Staff and the City Attorney are still in the process of reviewing the objections and will be brought back to Council. The objection stays open until it is resolved. 12. NEW BUSINESS a) Downtown Liquor Store - Finance Staffhas been approached by a retail developer to relocate the downtown liquor store location and expand its size. Mr. Tom Wortman approached the City to relocate the downtown store to the City Center. The proposal is for a 4800 sq. ft. space. The current store has 2300 sq. ft. This would add significant parking space and greater merchandising opportunities. This could take place in June 2005. Councilmember Fitch felt there should be more than one way in and out of the City Center as this will increase the traffic. Traffic control at First Street and Elm Street would help the situation. Mr. Wortman noted improving the road pasthEconoFoods has helped with some of the traffic. He agreed there are still issues Council Minutes (Regular) November 15,2004 Page II and a traffic light at First Street would help. Council agreed for staffto proceed with the process. 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Fogarty: Noted Troop 119 will be doing a Heritage Preservation Project to improve the Middle Creek Cemetery. Council accepted the resignation of firefighers Bob Curtis and Gary Lawrence for 31 years and 21 years. The Community Center survey has been sent out and she encourage residents to return the survey. She thanked the election judges for serving and appreciated their loyalty to the City. There is a resignation from Patrick Garofalo from the HPC and she congratulated him on becoming State Representative. Councilmember Soderberg: The HRA purchased the Blaha building and it is being used temporarily for storage of City vehicles. The HRA looked at the Exchange Bank building and there are plans for improving the upper level. Staff is attempting to distribute HRA packets electronically. He encouraged residents to apply for vacant seats on Boards and Commissions. Councilmember Fitch: officer. Congratulated the Police Chief on hiring a female police Finance Director Roland: Truth in Taxation notices have arrived. The Truth in Taxation Hearing will be held December 6, 2004. Residents are invited to bring their questions or contact staff. Police Chief Siebenaler: The winter parking season is here. Residents should park cars off-street from now until the middle of ApriL Staffwill be kicking off the Toys for Town drive next week. Packages will be delivered December 18, 2004. City Engineer Mann: An Open House will be held Wednesday for the Ash Street project. Invitations have been sent to residents affected by this project. Mayor Ristow: Thanked everyone for their kind words tonight. 14. ADJOURN MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg to adjourn at 9:44 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, :Jr~ In,-,-~ Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant