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Mounds View City Council January 9, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 11 • Council approve the minor subdivision, table the request for additional information, or direct staff to draft a resolution to deny the request. She advised that the applicant is in the audience to answer questions. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Flaherty. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6704 Approving a Minor Subdivision of 8140 Long Lake Road. Mayor Marty stated he likes to view the property but was not able to in this case. He asked if there is an alley or access to the rear of the property. Community Development Director Ericson indicated there are just easements. Mayor Marty stated it is curious that someone may be interested in buying a parcel that is somewhat landlocked. He referenced Section 1 b in Planning Commission Resolution No. 821- 05 indicating: The following language shall be added: "The proposed drainage and utility easement areas as shown herein shall be dedicated to the City of Mounds View by a separate document recorded with Ramsey County." Mayor Marty noted that Council Resolution 6704 does not contain that language and only indicates: "The applicants shall execute drainage and utility easement documents consistent with the easements shown on the Certificate of Survey." He asked if the draft Council resolution covers the requirements of the Planning Commission's resolution. • Director Ericson stated the requirement the Planning Commission had in their resolution was enacted and included on the certificate of survey so that condition has been complied with. Ayes-4 Nays-0 Motion carried. L. Resolution 6694 Authorizing an Agreement with G & H Consultants LLC for Plan Review Assistance Associated with Medtronic Phase I Construction Community Development Director Ericson stated that this is a report originally provided at the December meeting. At that time, the Council had questions on the consultants that would be assisting Building Official Osmonson on the Medtronic project. He advised that staff looked at insurance coverage issues and talked to the League of Minnesota Cities, Trust Division, and the City Attorney. Because staff was not given consistent answers throughout the process, it was determined to require the consultants to provide their own insurance so the City would not need to address the insurance aspect for the plan review. Director Ericson reviewed that Councilmember Thomas had asked why the bid from Ms. Gove and Mr. Hagedorn was so much less. He explained the cost is lower because this would be a joint effort between Building Official Osmonson and the two consultants. Director Ericson advised that staff modified the agreement with G & H Consultants LLC and inserted the requirement that they provide their own insurance, which was the main issue with the Council. He explained that it would be a joint review process but Building Official Osmonson would still . be signing off on the plans. This applies to Phase 1 of the project, which is also clearly spelled out in the agreement. Director Ericson advised that this does not apply to Phase 2 of the project.