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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Mayor Larson called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present-Larson, Bernhjelm, Craig, Donnelly and Hoyt
Absent-None
Park and Recreation Advisory Board Members—Suchanek, McMillen, Koss,Tennant and
Crabtree
Planning Commission Members-Lehto and Franceschelli
Also Present-Administrator McKnight, Parks and Recreation Director Distad, Planning Manager
Wippler and Community Development Director Kienberger
Agenda
Motion by Hoyt, second by Bernhjelm,to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion
carried.
Board and Commission Interview
The city council interviewed a candidate for a vacancy on one of the city boards and
commissions.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Discussion
The city council and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) met to discuss
future park and recreation needs of the community. The PRAC would like the city council to
consider a future ballot question to start to develop Jim Bell Park and Preserve.
Suchanek stated the PRAC would like the city council to consider a water park and field
development.
McMillen stated he thought in 2016 the question failed because we asked for too much.
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Tennant encourage everyone to look at surrounding communities to look at the appetite the
community may support.
Donnelly asked if a field complex would complete or compliment the Empire facility. Distad
stated he thought it would complement it.
Bernhjelm wants to see the city do a large project.
Hoyt stated we should design this big and let the process flesh itself out. He also wanted to
bring the issue of commercial zoning opportunities near the facility into the conversation.
Bernhjelm wants the city to strategically plan this potential project with other future city
projects.
After additional discussion, the city council asked the PRAC to continue discussions on this issue
towards a possible 2022 question.
Heritage Preservation Functions
Community Development Director Kienberger provided the city council with a review of the
city's historical preservation program and the historic designation process.
Robert Vogel, city preservation specialist, explained the process the city used to designate the
16 properties. The program was voluntary and had the support of each individual property
owner.
Larson asked what requirements come with the designation. Vogel stated it is very similar to
our zoning ordinance requirements.
Craig asked if there are any sale contract requirements. Vogel stated no, but this is listed on
the city zoning map.
Lehto stated that there are disclosure requirements on residential property sales.
Hoyt asked about the process to remove a property from this designation. Vogel stated it is a
difficult process reversing the process to get a property designated.
The city council thanked staff for the education on this issue.
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Water Board Options
Administrator McKnight reminded the city council of the Water Board issue they discussed at
the end of 2019. The city council reviewed options that were available at that time and decided
to wait on any decisions until candidate interviews could be conducted for the open seat on the
Water Board. These interviews were held in January 2020 and no candidates were selected for
appointment to the Water Board.
The consensus of the city council was to place this issue on the November 2020 ballot for the
voters to decide if the Water Board should be eliminated.
City Administrator Update
Hoyt brought up the issue of Hy-Vee offering two freezers at no cost to the city for grocery
delivery. The city council was in support of staff fleshing this issue out if there was little to no
cost to the city. Staff will report back on this issue.
Adjourn
Motion by Craig, second by Hoyt, to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m. APIF, motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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