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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 4 Lake Drive with Construction of a Roundabout, Anoka County Birch Street Recon – City 121 Engineer Hanke explained that the Anoka County design for this project is nearing completion. 122 The majority of the work will be co mpleted through Anoka County, however, in order for the 123 County to use their state aid funds on the project, the City must officially approve no parking in 124 certain areas noted in the report. The school in the area has been informed. The no parking would 125 begin after construction with the County’s installation of signage. 126 Councilmember Ruhland noted that he doesn’t think there is a lot of parking that occurs on Birch 127 Street. Ms. Hankee said the school should have sufficient parking available; parking on Birch 128 Street is pretty rare. 129 Councilmember Stoesz asked if there could be a process to allow a variance to allow parking for 130 special occasions. Ms. Hankee she envisions that would require a sign off by the City and the 131 County. 132 Councilmember S toesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-137 as presented. Councilmember 133 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none.. 134 6E) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 20-139, Amending Adopted Assessments, 2020 135 Individual Properties – City Engineer Hankee explained that in October, the City adopted an 136 assessment roll, however, since then there are other individual properties that have requested 137 assessment. She noted the updated amount. 138 Councilmember Stoesz asked if there is a valuation benefit to properties that connect to municipal 139 utilities and Ms. Hankee said that there is although it might not be immediate. 140 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 20-139 as presented. Councilmember 141 Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 142 6F) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 20-142, Accepting Quotes, 7685 Lake Drive 143 Demolition – City Engineer Hankee explained that earlier in the evening, the council heard about a 144 development plan in the area of 77th Street. Some city owned property in the area is needed for the 145 proposed street realignment and in development of the adjacent city owned land. She noted that 146 quotes for the work has been received and staff is requesting approval. Funding for the work would 147 come through municipal state aid funds. 148 Councilmember Cavegn said that the report indicates there were other alternatives and he’s curious 149 what they were. Community Development Director Grochala said he recalls there were variations 150 of alignments (involving Marilyn) discussed. When asked by Councilmember Cavegn about traffic 151 impacts o n the neighborhood, Mr. Grochala suggested he doesn’t see any major change to residential 152 traffic. 153 Councilmember Lyden asked if there is any chance of making this a community tear down project, in 154 a way that raises funds perhaps for a dog park. Community Development Director Grochala 155 suggested there could be liability issues but people could watch from afar. 156 Councilmember Stoesz asked if the house has any value and Mr. Grochala explained that the cost of 157 moving the property would be higher that it s estimated value. 158 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 20-142 as presented. Councilmember 159 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none. 160 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 161 There was no Unfinished Business. 162