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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7.00Pin.
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Councilmembers Justin Bloyer, Jill Lundgren and Christine
Nelson. ABSENT: Councilmember Fliflet
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Planner Prchal,
Finance Director Iverson and City Cleric Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 11, "9843 Whistling Valley and 9829 Whistling Valley Rd. Easement Vacation" was moved
to the consent agenda and item 12, "Cedar Pet Clinic CUP Amendment" was removed from the
agenda.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson moved TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS
AMENDED. Motion passed 4 — 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the October 16, 2018 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Virginia Pleban, 8245 59th Street North, thanked Councilmember Lundgren for her efforts on the
City Council and encouraged people to be nice.
George Johnson commented on the upcoming Buckthorn Festival and thanked businesses for
their participation.
Tony Manzara encouraged residents to attend the Buckthorn Festival.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
3. Accept Yd Quarter Financial Reports
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4. Approve Wildflower 1 st Addition — Release of Warranty Security for Sanitary Sewer &
Watermain.
5. Approve Amendment to MnDOT Agreement to extend contract for the State Highway 36
South Frontage Road Study —Resolution 2018-124
6. Approve Lake Grant to Lake Demontreville Olson Association
11. Approve 9843 Whistling Valley and 9829 Whistling Valley Rd. Easement Vacation —
Resolution 2018-127
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENTAGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4 - 0.
ITEM 7: Snow Removal from Sidewalks
City Administrator Handt discussed the City's current policy for snow removal on sidewalks.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO DIRECT STAFF
TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE CHANGE FROM 12 TO 24 HOURS FOR CLEANING
SIDEWALKS. Motion passed 3 —1. (Nelson — nay)
ITEM 8: Council Members as Emplovees
City Administrator Handt reviewed discussion held at the September 11, 2018 Council
worksession regarding treating Council Members as employees.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2018-121 A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER COUNCIL MEMBERS AS
EMPLOYEES FOR WORKERS COMPENSATIONINSURANCE ONLY. Motion passed 3 —
1. (Lundgren — nay)
ITEM 9: Set Meeting to Canvass Election Results
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO SCHEDULE A MEETING
OF THE CANVASSING BOARD FOR 6.25 P.M., TUESDA Y NO VEMBER 13, 2018.
Motion passed 4 — 0.
ITEM 10: 7962 Hill Trail Variance
City Planner Prchal reviewed the request to construct a driveway that would exceed the current
allowable width and impervious surface limit. The homeowner explained the layout of the site
prior to purchase and construction of the house, noting challenges presented by the site and
topography.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO TABLE TO
AFTER ITEM 13 AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFTA 4TH POINT IN THE
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RESOL UTION TO APPPR 0 VE THE VARIANCE FOR IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AND
WIDTH. Motion passed 3 —1. (Pearson — nay)
ITEM 13: Bentley Village Sketch Plan
Jennifer Haskamp presented the proposal for a residential subdivision south of 5th Street, east of
Jade Trail North and west of Keats Avenue North. Paul Heuer spoke on behalf of applicant Pulte
Homes and presented further details planned for the development.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO REMOVE ITEM 10
FROM THE TABLE. Motion passed 4 — 0.
City Attorney Sonsalla presented a revised Resolution to approve both variances and updated
findings of fact.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2018-126 APPROVING THE VARIANCEREQUEST. Motion passed 3 —1.
(Pearson — nay)
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pearson: Attended chamber of commerce event, Hamlet HOA meeting and LMCIT
meeting, noting that the City's deductible would be reduced to the original amount on January 1,
2019.
Councilmember Nelson: Thanked Clerk Johnson for her work on the General Election, held
meetings with residents.
Councilmember Lundgren: Congratulated newly elected Councilmembers Dale Dorschner and
Lisa McGinn; met with residents in the Hamlet neighborhood.
Councilmember Bloyer: met with residents regarding the 2019 streets project, met with Hamlet
residents regarding their trails, attended Cimmaron resident meeting and Hagbergs grand re-
opening.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Announced online bill pay is up and running.
City Clerk Johnson: Provided an election update.
City Attorney Sonsalla: Working on LMCIT deductible and Royal Golf.
Finance Director Iverson: Reported on online bill pay and utility rates.
City Engineer Griffin: Holding 2019 street project meeting on November 8'1' at 5:00 & 6:00
p.m.
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Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted:
Julie Johnson; ty Clerk
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November 7, 2018
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