02-14-2022 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 118 long time. He wonders, for this development, could there be more pine trees planted,perhaps on 119 highway land. He also noted the inclusion of a woodshop in the development-that piques his 120 interest. Ms. Larsen said yes a basic work shop is planned and she added that the development is 121 bringing forward some above average amenities. 122 123 Michael Ostegren, 6688 21'Av S, addressed the council. He grew up in the area and moved back. 124 He isn't supportive of an apartment project in this particular neighborhood. In looking at other 125 apartment developments, he sees that access is an important element and, for this development, 126 access is through the neighborhood. Another concern is the size—four stories—and how that 127 blends into the residential area. He believes that many neighbors share his expressed sentiment. 128 129 Mayor Rafferty remarked that those are good issues. He noted that the planned development goes 130 back years so it's difficult to know how that happened. He noted the age restriction for the building 131 but that it will still generate some traffic. He hears the comments and wishes there was more he 132 could do. 133 A developer representitive noted that they manage 55+facilities across the state and can report the 134 average age of residents is closer to 75. There is not as much traffic for these developments. He 135 respects the concern about the impact on the neighborhood. 136 137 Councilmember Cavegn asked the developer if he is familiar with similar develoments that go 138 through residential neighborhoods and the representative said yes but certainly not all. This is 139 admitedly tucked away but that will make it quieter. 140 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 22-16 and Resolution No. 22-17 as 141 presented. Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 142 6B) 2022 Street Rehabilitation Program: i. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 22-20, 143 Accepting bids and Awarding a Construction Contract; ii. Consider Approval of Resolution 144 No. 22-21,Approving Construction Services Contract with WSB &Associates—City Engineer 145 Hankee reviewed her written staff report. She reviewed the proposed project(streets included), an 146 alternate (thin overlay only) and the low bid received. She reviewed the proposed cost and funding 147 source within the City budget; also noted was the construction services contract proposed. 148 149 Mayor Rafferty asked about communicating plans to residents. Ms. Hankee said there was 150 communication already on the utility review and also information was included in the City 151 newsletter; once the schedule is clear, information will be mailed including on water shut downs. 152 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 22-20 and Resolution No. 22-21 as 153 presented. Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 154 6C) Consider Approval of Resolution No.22-23, Order Project,Approve the Plans and 155 Specifications and Authorize the Ad for Bid,2022 East Shadow Lake Drive Utility Project- City 156 Engineer Hankee reviewed her written report noting information gathered previously showing some 157 utility issues in this area. Staff reviewed the work proposed and asked for authorization to go out for 158 bid. 159 160 Councilmember Stoesz asked about extending the project to the cul-de-sac since that is work that will 161 eventually be needed;that way the residents would be impacted by just one project. Ms. Hankee 162 indicated that she will explore the possiblity of adding that as an alternate to the bid process. 163 4