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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION February 6, 2012 <br /> APPROVED <br /> 46 <br /> 47 3. Blue Heron Rookery Update—Environmental Coordinator Asleson introduced <br /> 48 Environmental Board member Barbara Bor and volunteer Wayne LeBlanc. Mr. Asleson <br /> 49 reported that the heron nests are up on Peltier Island and they have counted approximately <br /> 50 57 nests. There is a workshop scheduled for February to prepare for the volunteer work <br /> 51 such as installing additional flashing to protect from the raccoons. He noted that National <br /> 52 Geographic has been to the area and worked on a production about the herons called <br /> 53 Mysteries of the Wild to be released soon. <br /> 54 <br /> 55 Mr. LeBlanc introduced himself as a volunteer citizen who works with the heron project. <br /> 56 He offered thanks to the Environmental Board and Anoka County Parks for their <br /> 57 important support. While there used to be some 1,000 nests on the island and that <br /> 58 decreased to 47 at one point, he is estimating that in a secondary survey it now appears <br /> 59 even higher(up to about 125 nests) and it is coming on strong. Mr. Asleson added <br /> 60 thanks to Eagle Brook Church who provides sticks that the nesting birds have accepted <br /> 61 for their nesting materials. Mr. LeBlanc noted the important work of the group that goes <br /> 62 to the island; with new nests in trees now they will probably focus their work on flashing <br /> 63 for those new sites. <br /> 64 <br /> 65 The council offered thanks to the group and congratulations on the huge and important <br /> 66 success they are seeing on the island. It is important and much appreciated work. A gift <br /> 67 was presented to Mr. LeBlanc by Ms. Bor on behalf of the Environmental Board. The <br /> 68 Board will be working to update their plans on the rookery this year. <br /> 69 <br /> 70 4. Otter Lake Road Extension—Community Development Director Grochala noted that <br /> 71 the subject of the Otter Lake Road Improvement Project is on the next regular council <br /> 72 agenda for the purpose of the council conducting a public hearing. Since the project is <br /> 73 within a Charter exempt zone, it will follow Chapter 429 proceedings relative to <br /> 74 assessment of costs. After the hearing the council has options: take no action, request <br /> 75 additional information; or authorize preparation of plans and specifications. Since <br /> 76 assessments are involved,property owners have been notified. There is a time in the <br /> 77 process when a commitment is made so that the project moves forward. He noted that the <br /> 78 project is proposed to be funded by special assessment to benefited properties and there is <br /> 79 no back up funding so if those special assessments don't hold up for some reason and the <br /> 80 project is committed, the costs become a general obligation of the city. With that <br /> 81 consideration, Mr. Grochala noted the following possibilities: 1) in the short term,the <br /> 82 city could work with an appraiser to tighten up what are now just estimates on the costs <br /> 83 involved; 2) do a special benefit analysis with an appraiser for a more security in the <br /> 84 assessments; 3)wait for the appeal period on assessments to pass before committing to <br /> 85 the project. Staff is ready with an appraiser for direction from the council. A council <br /> 86 member asked if the appraisal costs would normally be incurred anyway with this project <br /> 87 and Mr. Grochala said mostly but not necessarily the benefit analysis. One council <br /> 88 member noted that covering the bases seems like a good idea in this case, especially with <br /> 89 one landowner not in favor of the assessments. <br /> 90 <br /> 2 <br />
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