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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION December 3, 2012 APPROVED 45 continue reviewing those locations. He also requested and received a review of the 46 security in place for the handling of absentee ballots. 47 48 The council concurred that they would consider authorizing execution of the JPA at the 49 next council meeting. 50 51 2. Lake Weeds—Surfside Seaplane Services (from 11/13/12 open mike)—Mayor 52 Reinert noted that his neighbor on Reshenau Lake, Brian Fossey, is present and has 53 information to share about lake weeds. Environmental Coordinator Asleson reviewed his 54 staff report responding to Mr. Hanson's concerns about vegetation obstructions 55 surrounding his seaplane base. He met with Mr. Hanson earlier this summer and it's 56 obvious that Rice Lake is shallow and will be a plant productive lake. He informed Mr. 57 Hanson that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) does allow 58 treatments with their permission. Mr. Rick Braunig of MnDOT Office of Aeronautics 59 was present and announced that Mr. Hanson's seaplane base is licensed by his division. 60 The base does include a turf runway and another issue that is being addressed is tree 61 overgrowth. He explained the need for airplanes to use rudders to maneuver in water and 62 how the weeds are impacting use of the rudders. Mr. Braunig noted that he feels that the 63 problem can be addressed and he explained the different ways to address the problem;. 64 Mr. Fossey reviewed his experience in dealing with lake weeds. The watershed district 65 has been helpful and is essentially providing half the cost of treatment. The Mayor noted 66 that help is out there if the problem is identified and an action plan is clear. Staff will 67 continue to work with Mr. Hanson as necessary. 68 �-' 69 3. Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit, Bill's Superette - Community 70 Development Director Grochala introduced Breanne Rothstein of WSB & Associates 71 who has been providing assistance on the report before the council requesting action on a 72 preliminary plan for a subdivision and conditional use permit for a motor fuel station. 73 There is a liquor store included in the development also but it doesn't require any land 74 use related approval. 75 76 Ms. Rothstein reviewed the staff report. The development includes a superette/gas station 77 and a liquor store. The properties are guided for commercial/general business in the 78 comp plan. A new signal project is underway at the intersection. She reviewed 79 architectural standards (including comments from the Police Department), sewer and 80 water service plans, traffic planning (including recommendations from Anoka County), 81 parking plans (with staff recommending a lower requirement based on environmental and 82 practical reasons) and landscaping plans. She noted comments included by the engineer 83 that will be addressed. Rice Creek Watershed is in the process of reviewing the plans. 84 She pointed out the addition of trails and trail easements as recommended by the Planning 85 and Zoning Board. In summarizing public hearing comments, she noted the primary 86 concern heard was about the number of off-sale liquor stores that exist in the city and a 87 request to limit those. Ultimately the Planning and Zoning Board did recommend 88 approval with their conditions. The council will be considering the approvals at the next 89 council meeting. 2