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COUNCIL MINUTES July 14, 2014 <br />DRAFT <br />90 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />91 <br />92 There was no report from the Public Services Department. <br />93 <br />94 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />95 <br />96 6A) Resolution No. 14-73, Authorize execution of agreement for Architectural & Engineering <br />97 Services for Fire House No. 2 — Community Development Director Grochala reviewed the process <br />98 used to bring forward the recommended architect for the new fire station facility. He noted that a <br />99 representative of the recommended firm was present for questions. <br />100 <br />101 Quinn Hutson, CNH Architects, introduced himself and said he is looking forward to working with <br />102 the city. Mayor Reinert added that the selection process was thorough and he offered special thanks <br />103 to Council Member Rafferty and the staff from the New Brighton Department of Public Safety who <br />104 participated. He has heard very good things about the selected firm. Council Member Rafferty <br />105 concurred adding that there was a very good process and he compliments staff for having the right <br />106 questions ready. <br />107 <br />108 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 14-73 as presented. Council Member <br />109 Roeser seconded the motion. <br />110 <br />111 Council Member Stoesz asked if there is any financial incentive provided for the project to come in <br />112 on schedule. Mr. Grochala said there is certainly a deadline that will be included in the contract. <br />113 <br />114 The motion was adopted on a unanimous voice vote. <br />115 <br />116 6B) Resolution No. 14-74, Approving a Site Grading Development Contract, Saddle Club - <br />117 City Engineer Hankee explained that the Preliminary Development Staging Plan/Preliminary Plat for <br />118 this development have been approved by the Council and the final plans have been approved by the <br />119 Planning and Zoning Board and will come forward to the council after acquisitions and permits are <br />120 finalized. Staff is now requesting authorization to proceed with a grading contract so that part of the <br />121 site work can begin. <br />122 <br />123 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 14-74 as presented. Council Member <br />124 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. <br />125 <br />126 6C) Isabell Estates: i. First Reading of Ordinance No. 07-14 to Rezone Property from R, <br />127 Rural, to R-1, Single Family Residential; <br />128 ii. Resolution No. 14-66, Approving Variances; <br />129 iii. Resolution No. 14-67, Approving a Preliminary Plat; <br />130 <br />131 City Planner Larsen reviewed the proposal for a four lot residential subdivision including: the <br />132 location; plats to be created; history (showing original MarDon subdivision); plans for the property <br />133 have always called for this lot to be subdivided; the subdivision is consistent with others done in the <br />134 vicinity. She reviewed the roadways in the area and the dedication of right of way. A rezoning is <br />135 required and the request meets the criteria for that (Comp Plan, future land use, etc.) The variance <br />3 <br />