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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7.00 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Councilmembers Justin Bloyer, Julie Fliflet, Jill Lundgren
and Christine Nelson
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Planning
Director Becker, and City Clerk Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADD A CLOSED
SESSION TO THE END OF THE AGENDA PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES,
SECTION 13D.05, SUED. 3(B) TO DISCUSS MATTERS PROTECTED BY THE
ATTORNEY -CLIENT PRIVILEGE PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PENDING LAWSUIT
INFEDERAL COURTAGAINST 3M. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA ASAMENDED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting were accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
3. Accept Building Department August 2018 Report
4. Accept Fire Department August 2018 Report
5. Accept Public Works August 2018 Report
G. Approve Resolution Awarding Equipment Certificate —Resolution 2018-105
7. Approve 2018 Street Improvements — Payment Request No. 2
8. Approve Old Village Ph4 Street & Utility Improvements — Pay Request No. 2
9. Approve Public Library Site Improvements — Pay Request No. 2 (FINAL)
10. Approve Development Security Reduction for Southwind
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11. Approve CSAH 13 (Ideal Avenue/Olson Lake Trail) — Approve Cooperative
Maintenance Agreement — Resolution 2018-106
12. Approve CSAH 13 (Ideal Avenue/Olson Lake Trail) — Approve Cooperative Agreement
Payment No. 5 (FINAL)
13. Approve 2018 Street Improvements — Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed,
Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessments, and Calling for Hearing on Proposed
Assessment —Resolution 2018-107
14. Approve Conditional Job Offer to Part Time Fire Fighters
is. Approve Master Service Agreement for Planning Services
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 16: Reconsideration of Tablyn Park Improvements:
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO RECONSIDER THE
TABLYNPARKIMPROVEMENTS AGENDA ITEM. Motion passed 4 —1. (Fliflet — nay)
Public Works Director Weldon discussed the feasibility of the proposed parking area.
Dave Moore, 8680 Stillwater Blvd., commented on the proposed parking area and difficulties
presented at the site and the adequacy of winter parking at the park.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO INSTALL A SPLIT RAIL
FENCE AT TABLYN PARKAS RECOMMEND BY THE PARKS COMMISSION. Motion
failed 0-5. (all opposed)
ITEM 17; Environmental Performance — Tree Preservation Ordinance
City Planner Prehal reviewed updates to the proposed ordinance prepared as a result of
discussion at the September 1 la` City Council Workshop.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 08-220 AMENDING LANGUAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PERFORMANCE CHAPTER.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO AMEND THE PRIMARY
MOTIONBYADDING "WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE VMX AREA"TO BEGINNING
OFSECTIONE.1. Motion passed 5-0.
Primary motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TOADOPT
RESOLUTION 2018-092 AUTHORIZING SUMMARYPUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE
08-220. Motion passed 5 — 0.
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ITEM 18: Boulder Ponds 41' Addition Final Plat
Planning Director Becker reviewed the final plat and PUD application for development of senior
housing. Patrick Boylan spoke on behalf of the developer, addressing concerns regarding
staffing for the senior living center residents.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2018-108 APPROVING THE BOULDER PONDS 4TH ADDITION FINAL PLAT AND PUD
PLANS WITH RECOMMENDED FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS
DRAFTED BYSTAFF. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 19: Boulder Ponds 4a' Addition Development Agreement
Planning Director Becker provided a brief overview of the proposed agreement.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION2018-109, APPROVING THE DE VEL OPER'S A GREEMENT FOR THE
BOULDER PONDS 4TH ADDITION PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. Motion
passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 20: River Valley Church Conditional Use Permit
Planning Director Becker reviewed the application for a conditional use permit to allow the
expansion of the River Valley Church.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2018-110 APPROVING THE RIVER VALLEY CHURCH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
WITHRECOMMENDED FINDINGSAND CONDITIONS OFAPPROVALASDRAFTED BY
STAFF. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 21: Preliminary 2019 General Fund and Annual Budget, Tax Levy and Public
Hearing Date
Finance Director Iverson presented the preliminary 2019 budgets and tax levy and reviewed the
financial management plan.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2018-104, APPROVING THE 2019 PRELIMINARY GENERAL FUND
BUDGET, 2019 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY, AND SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING DATE FOR THE 2019 BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVYFOR TUESDAY,
DECEMBER, 4, 2018 AT 7.00 P.M.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO AMEND THE
PRIMARYMOTION TO INCLUDE NO INCREASE IN THE TAX RATE. Motion failed 2 —
3. (Pearson, Bloyer, Nelson — nay)
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Primary motion passed 4 — 1. (Fliflet — nay)
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pearson: Attended mediation with 3M.
Councilmember Nelson: Thanked outgoing Planning Director Becker for her service to the City.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED
SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 13D.05, SUBD. 3(B) TO
DISCUSS MATTERS PROTECTED BY THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT PRIVILEGE
PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PENDING LAWSUIT IN FEDERAL COURTAGAINST 3M.
Motion passed 5 — 0.
Closed session held.
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m.
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