06-26-2013 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 26, 2013 Keis noted that another facet to consider is reduction in expenses, and stated that the City should not solely focus on raising the levy. The Council agreed that both levy increases and expenses reductions must be considered in setting the 2014 Budget. The City Administrator indicated that in preparing the proposed 2014 Budget, staff will look at both expense reductions and up to a 2% or 3% levy limit increase. The 2% or 3% increase would represent the debt associated with a new Public Works garage. NORTHEAST The City Administrator reported that both he and Gordie Howe have REDEVELOP- talked to Pat Johnson about the potential northeast redevelopment project. MENT AREA The Administrator stated that based on those conversations it does not appear that a project will move forward. The Administrator reported that he would contact Gordie Howe to determine the status of any more recent conversations. The Administrator indicated that regardless of whether this project moves forward, Gordie Howe is interested in purchasing 3046 LaBore Road for redevelopment. Howe has been informed that the property will be offered for sale via sealed bids. The Administrator indicated that he should have the process parameters ready for Council approval at its next meeting. There was discussion on removal of the house and garage on this property. The Administrator indicated that the plan would be to have those structures removed prior to sale. LABORE The City Administrator pointed out neighborhood concerns relative to ROAD traffic on LaBore Road in the area of the curve near the Gervais Woods TRAFFIC and Pinetree Ponds developments. The Administrator reviewed traffic CONTROL data supplied by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department which indicates that traffic speeds are not a problem in this area. Consequently, the Sheriff's Department is not recommending the installation of stop signs at the LaBore Road /Cherry Hill Lane intersection. The Administrator also reported that the City Engineer has indicated that stop signs are not warranted at this intersection based upon engineering standards. 2013 DEER CONTROL Based on the concern expressed by the neighborhood, the consensus of the Council is that a traffic engineer should be hired to make a recommendation on this issue. The consensus of the Council was to proceed with deer control hunts by Metro Bowhunters Resource Base as has been done the last few years. 6