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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1977/01/24Members PRnCEEDIM(S OF THE CITY COU1CIL CITY OF MOH10S VIE!! R?1MSEY C"H'ITY, '1I'1'1ESOTA !=t regular meeting of the <Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Pickar on -?anuary 24, 1477 at 'founds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, 9 55112 present: Mayor Pickar Also Present: Clerk- Admin. Achen Councilmember 7ieharth Attorney Meyers Councilmember Rowley Engineer Hubbard Councilmember 3aumgartner Councilmember Hodges "!SP (Hodges- Baumgartner) for approval of the minutes of January 11, 1977 as presented. MSP (Rowley- 7iebarth) for approval of the January CITIZENS COMMENTS A1D REQUESTS Ho one appeared to speak. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AOE'1D" MSP (Hodges- 7ieharth) for approval of the following consent agenda items: 5 ayes 17, 1077 minutes. 5 ayes ITEM A. Set public hearing for 7 :4n p.m. February 14, 1177, on James B Jackson request to rezone 2035 1. E. Highway 11 from R -1 Single Family Residence to B -2 General Business District. ITEM' B. Adopt Resolutions 'nn-011 rQapportioning assessments for the following subdivisions respectively: noroth» '1. Richardson for pro perty located at 8443 Red Oak Drive and Peter Jordan for property located at 7474 Spring Lake 'toad. ITEM C. Approve the January 24, 1477 hills for payment. ITEM D. Approve the following licenses: Heating contractor new Dependable Heating n Air Conditioning, Inc. 14123 Prairie Road '1 U. Anoka, MI 55113 General Contractor new Shamrock Contractors of MI, Inc. 341 Constance 0oulevard 1.1. Anoka, mil '35113 5 ayes January 24, 1077 Page 2 ITEM D. (Cont.) Gasoline Station renewal Clark Oil Refining Corp. 2395 Highway `10 New Brighton, MM 55112 •Cigarette renewal Perkins Cake Pt Steak 2214 Highway 10 Clark Oil Refining Corp. 2395 Highway 10 Donatelle's Inc 2400 Highway 1e Mayor Pickar stated that it was too early for the 3:nn p.m, public hearing and asked if the Administrator had another item that could be discussed. Administrator Achen stated that the Council awarded a bid to Art Goebel Ford in September for the purchase of a Police squad car. They indicated a delivery period of 90 to 120 days. The car was ordered on October 21st and now Art Goebel Ford says they can't deliver the car until April 15th. The Police Department needs the car very badly and the Chief has requested that the Council reject the Ford bid on the basis of failure to comply with the specifications and tiJ the terms of their bid. The Council awarded a bid to r^ntral Crvsler Plymouth in December and the Police Chief recommends the Council place an order with them for the squad car. Central Crysler Plymouth indicated they 'would supply a car for the same price of their bid in December with delivery no later than March 15. Mayor Pickar asked if there were any problems with not going out for bids. Attorney Meyers stated that the !'it' should ask for written proposals. There is no need to advertise for the kids. Administrator Achen explained that the proposal from Central Crvsler Plymouth is lower than the second bidder from December. !ISP (Pickar Hodges) to cancel the hid from Art Goebel Ford for failing to meet requirements of the specifications au! the terns of their bid and delegate the City Administrator to o -r Pro-?^sals to interested companies for the purchase of a second automobile, and to oroceed as he sees fit. Administrator Achen stated that he would snecifv the delivery date in the proposals. 5 ayes At 7:45 p.m. Mayor Pickar opened the public hearing on the appeal by Kenneth A. Bonin of Planning Commission variance denial. January 24, 1977 Mrs. Bonin presented the a petition saying they di t She explained that the d a buildg prmi hey shop for in her e Son prTojec because they.;have two lot will put _a fence around i Mayor Pickar reviewed the matter. They denied the precedence Page Council with a list of people who have signed d not have any objections to the metal building. id not know that a temporary building required.: are using the building for storage and a work ts. They are asking to keep the ibuilding s and the building is back far enough. They t and plant some trees t oo. Planning Commission minutes regarding this request because they felt it would establish buildings being allowed after they are up. Mrs. Bonin stated that they consider it to be a storage building, not a garage.` The City considers it to be part of the garage because it is attached to the garage. Mrs. Bonin stated that she did not think allowing this would be setting a precedence because the Police are patrolling area all the time and would see a building before it is finished. Her son will graduate in one year from college and the building will then be used only for storage. The building was 'finished a few years ago. Mayor Pickar stated that this building would be oversized as a detached storage building too. Councilmember Baumgartner reviewed the list of the property owners that Mrs. Bonin presented. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that the original request was to build a 26x26' garage, which was oversized at the time of the request. When this building was actually built it was 26'x28'. Mrs. Bonin stated she was not sure if the request was wrong or the garage was built wrong. The metal building currently in question is 14.5'x28'. Council- member Ziebarth stated that it concerns him that the Bonin's weren't aware that the metal building would create some problems since they knew that their garage was oversized to begin with. Mrs. Bonin stated that they considered the metal building to be a temporary building thdt didn't require a permit. The only reason that it is attached to the garage is that it only has three sides. Mayor Pickar stated that the Planning Commission denied the variance and the Bonins were directed to take the building down no later than December 28, 1976. The Bonins appealed the decision within the 60 day period. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he was having a difficult time with the fact that the Bonins asked for a variance for the original oversized garage but not request a variance for the addition to it. `'rs. Bonin stated that they consider it as twn buildings, not an addition. Page 24, 1977 Councilmember Baumgartner stated that this puts the Council in a bad position of asking people to tear down an existing building. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he does think this will establish a precedence if the..request is approved. Achen stated that the Council was concerned about how ing should be before you have to consider it as the uilding. There has to be some type of restrictions to home occupations. Mrs. Bonin stated that they didn't have any problems in getting the variance on the original garage and she didn't think there would be problems with this request either. They have 186 feet of frontage with the two lots Engineer Hubbard stated that those lots may not always be that large. Councilmember Rowley asked if the Bonins considered this as a temporary building because they have plans to take it down someday. Mrs. Bonin stated that they don't have plans to take it down, but it would only require unbolting it. Mayor Pickar stated that it is difficult for the Planning Commission and Council to enforce the ordinances when a variance such as this is granted. He stated he would be opposed to overturning the Planning Commission decision, which was a six to zero vote. Mrs. Bonin stated that the Planning Commission didn't feel they were in a position to make that type of a decision. They felt the Council should make it. Ccuncilmember Hodges stated that the PlanningCommission makes recommendations to the Council and if they were for this request they would have said so. Mrs. Bonin asked if they could split the lot and make this building the principal building. AdministratorAchen stated that the zoning classifi- cation is residential. The principal use of the land must comply with the specific zoning classification. Mrs. Bonin stated that they have two lots. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that this was not an argument since the matter under discussion is an oversized building. Councilmember Rowley pointed out that the Bonin's still have the option of an accessory building which can be 216 square feet. Part of the metal building could be used for this. MSP (Baumgartner Hodges) to deny the variance request of Kenneth A. Bonin, 8380 Pleasant View Drive, for the additional 14.5'x28' metal building s•'hich is to be removed by May 1, 1977. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that the May 1st date may create a hardship. MSP (Ziebarth- Rowley) to amend the motion to say June 1, 1977. Vote on the main motion as amended: Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. t 8 :21 p.m., Mayor Picker opened the public hearing D evelopment and Housing ;needs Mayor_ Pickar stated that this was the second required public hearing en the grant application for the community development and housing needs. Administrato rAchen stated that the Staff has; prepared rough, estimates of the cost for a storm draina p T p roject cost per one -half a residential l t w as based o n the assumption that multiple and commercial property will be assessed at twice the rate and heavy commercial' property at three times the rate. The HUD grant is to pro- vide benefit to low and moderate income fam The east side o f Mound View has a higher percentage of these families and would score the best in obtaining these funds. He then reviewed the proposed areas of the drainage improvement. The City has received a commitment for LAWCON money for the acquisition of additional land to Silver View Park, w hich is in the same area as the storm water drainage basin. The second priority was on park improvements. The staff has reviewed last years project which most of the work hasn't been done yet, and re that those improvements be focused on and include enough mo to construct the shelter buildings. The preliminary application must be submitted by February 13. After submission of the applications, HUD ranks them and picks the ones to submit final applications. The City could then decide if they want to proceed. Mayor Pickar stated that the priorities would be to acquire land for a storm sewer program and secondly for park improvements. He explained that Mounds View is eligible to apply for this grant based on what it has, not on what it will do in the future. Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing at 8:35 p.n. At 8 :36 p.m. Mayor Pickar opened the public hearing on the vacation of utility and highway easements. AdministratorAchen explained that the Council acquired street easements for a proposed street which has now been dropped. Since the street is no longer being planned, the Council also decided to drop the street easements. He then reviewed the proposed resolution. P1SP (Hodges- Rowley) for the adoption of Resolution 813. 5 ayes Mayor Pickar closed the 'uhlic hearing at '?:'Y p.n. January 24, 1 ^77 Page 5 Mayor Pickar opened the public hearing on mobile home tie down provisions at 8:41 p.m. Mayor Pickar explained that there have been previous hearings on this. He then reviewed some of the questions that had come up at those hearings. William Goodien, 5024 Wellington, stated that he did not see why the tenants should have anything to do with tiedowns since they can not be taken when you move. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that this depends on the type of tie down. Administrator Achen explained that the problem with permanent fixtures was the placement for them. What may be adequate for one home may not be adequate for another. The inspection depart- ment assums that the anchors will not be concrete but would be the auger type. Ovid Shook, 2285 Buckingham, asked what the price of the inspection would be. Attorney Meyers stated that the permit fee can't exceed the cost of inspection. Jerry Blegen, 2284 Kingsway Lane, asked if the City would guarantee that the houses wouldn't blow away. Mayor Pickar stated that the City does not get involved with the guarantee. Mr. Blegen stated that even the tie down manufacturers don't guarantee them. Jim Ranniger, 2022 Stratford, stated that the ground shifts during the year and this would cause problems. He felt it should be up to the home owners if they want them or now. Attorney Meyers stated that the Supreme Court says that any City has police powers to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Administrator Achen stated that the Council is considering this ordinance as a result of the tornado in the spring of 1975. The City spent a lot of money because of the damage caused. The State said that Mounds View wouldn't have suffered all of that damage if there had been tie downs. Glen Rudolph, 4032 Glenhaven, stated that the ground was sand and wouldn't hold an auger tie down. layor Pickar stated that the State has regulations on the tie downs and what type should be used for different soil conditions. Engineer Hubbard stated that the regulations relate to soil types. Stan Wasielewski, 2019 Stratford, asked who brought up this matter. Mayor Pickar stated that this was brought to the Council's attention quite a while ago because of the damage in 1975. The money expended at that time came from all the tax payers pockets. January 24, 1977 Page 7 Mr. Wasielewski stated that he was against tie downs. Councilmember Hodges stated that there have been three bad storms through Mounds View during the last 19 years. This is being con- sidered as a tornado alley. Mrs. Shook stated that they have tie downs which cost 4409. She stated that this would create a hardship for many of the people. Jim Shaw, 398 Ardmore, stated that many people in mobile homes are on a fixed income. The Federal Government passed a law saying that all cars have to be equipped with safety belts but there is not a law saying you have to use them. Mayor Pickar stated that there is a danger of a mobile home blowing on top of another during a storm since they are so close. Mr. Shaw stated that they have insurance to cover this. Betty Blegen, 2284 Kingsway, stated that the reason some of the homes were tipped over was because they were sitting the wrong way. If homes are sitting north south, the winds can't hit them full force. Mr. Ranniger stated that a regular home could blow over too. Attorney Meyers stated that the City has regulations on single family dwellings which are enforced every day. Russ Pickman, of Colonial Village, stated that the City was making them second class citizens if a mobile home can't be on other property. Attorney Meyers explained that the State law says you can't put a trailer on any other property in a City if there is a mobile home park in that City. Mrs. Larson, from the Mounds View 'ark, stated that she thought that the City had to abide by what the State decided. Administrato n4chen explained that the State has regulations on how tie downs are to be installed. The City has the option of making them mandatory. Any tie down installed has to be in accordance with the State regulations in any case. The State findings will be aVailable in February or March. Mark Haggerty, 6441 University, stated that he was an attorney representing the mobile home narks. He stated that they do not want the people paying any more money, but can understand the City Council's intentions. Mr. Haggerty stated that assuming an ordinance is passed, it would be difficult to properly install any type of system because of the weather. The ordinance would have to have a delay period for new mobile homes, such as May 1. It is also important that there be a delay period for any contractural things. There should be a delay of at least a year for any type of mandatory system for present mobile homes too. The people he represents don't support tie downs. If tie downs are mandatary, insurance costs to the home owners will decrease 10%. This is a benefit to the home owner, not the park owner. If the tie downs increase the value of the home this would also be a benefit February After bru ary of 1971 any to the home owner, not the park owner. ra of mobile home purchased in Minnesota has to have tie down straps, this is about one third of the cost. This does not benefit the park owner. Most anchor systems are the auger type and are portable. The park January 24, 1177 Page 3 owner couldn't get a cement anchor system that would comply with every mobile home. The tie downs would be of value to the mobile home owner. There is a liability and warranty problem if the park owner installed them. Most manufacturers won't follow up on their warranty if tie downs aren't installed in accordance with their recommendations. If the costs are bore by the park owner, the cost will go to the home owner in the form of more rent so they think the only fair way would be to assess the home owners themselves. Ir. Haggerty stated that they do not advocate a tie down ordinance but feel it is only fair for the people to know who will be paying for it. Mayor Pickar stated that nothing has been brought up about sharing the cost between the home andpark owners. The Council realizes that eventually the cost would be sent on to the home owner. William Goodien stated that the Council has not taken into consideration that the people paying the taxes will be levied the burden either way. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the Council hasn't said that they would or would not pas this ordinance. It is just a proposal. The purpose of the public hearing is to get input and then make a decision. Mr. Shaw stated that he sells mobile homes. He suggested that all new mobile homes be required to have tiedowns because the cost can be added to the financing and only increase the monthly payments by $3 or $4. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he appreciated these residents coming out to give the Council this input. He stated that there were a few misconceptions about tie downs. It was never said that tie downs would do anything for a trailer in a tornadoe. The Council is talking about high winds. Once the City knows the State requirements, we will know what type of winds they will hold up under. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he lived in a mobile home for five years. During the 1975 storm there was a mobile home in the center lane ofthe freeway. Someone could have been killed by that. Council- member Ziebarth stated that he did not want these people to consider themselves second class citizens. The Council invited them here because they are concerned about the cost to the mobile home owners. Council- member Ziebarth asked how many hone owners would still thin: the tie downs were bad if they didn't cost anything. Councilmember !!orinnc stated that he can un erstand the nrohlens with the cost of the tie downs because he lived in a trailer while going to college. Councilman Podnes stated that he would want a tie do'in on his trailer because his wife and children would he living there. Tie downs are like insurance. Councilmember L stated that he can anoreciate both sides and also what Councilmember !lodges said about tie downs being Peace of mind. There are problems with the init,ll,tinn of tie The State says different things about different soils and won't January 24, 1877 Page 1 furnish an inspector. It is very difficult for our inspector to look at the auger and verify it was installed properly. This would put the City in a liable position if the 'tty"e glows over in a high wind. The State has made recommendations and left it up to the municipalities to enforce them. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he does not think the City has enough information and the augers probably can't be put in by hand. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he did not think tie downs should be made mandatory. Councilmember Rowley stated she can see requiring them for incoming trailers. This would be a stepping stone. As mentioned by Council member Baumgartner, there are problems with inspection. She suggested tie downs be required for people coming in. Tie downs are for the safety of the people living in them and they are the ones who will pay for the consequences. Mayor Pickar stated that the cost for installation of the tie downs is a big concern of the Council. If they were available through a federal grant or something there probably would not be any objections. There have been some questions on if the State regulations are sufficient to warrant making it lawn. Many other communities are requiring tie downs and in the future they may be required in Mounds View. MS (Pickar-Hodges) to require tie downs on mobile homes on any newly installed mobile home from May 1, 1977 on, and not require tie downs on present mobile homes in the City of Mounds View. Mrs. Larson stated that there were several tie downs installed in the park which could be pulled out by hand. The State inspected them and said they were installed improperly. Jerry Pomerleau, 2023 Stratford, stated that he does service work on mobile homes. People that install tie downs don't guarantee them. Sometimes, tie downs hurt the houses. It is up to the home owner to loosen the tie downs when the ground heaves. They can also make the house unlevel. Mr. Pomerleau stated that he would not want tie downs on his house. Mr. Shook stated that the tie downs he has are guaranteed up to 100 miles per hour. Mayor Pickar stated that it is difficult to force something on individuals that are here. People moving in will he aware of the lags in founds View and that tie downs are required. The motion is for homes moving into a new location in Hounds View, not necessarily a new mobile home. Councilman Ziebarth questioned the legal ramifications involved with tie downs. Attorney Meyers stated that the State makes the requirements. The only the City would be involved is if the inspector was negligent. There may be a fair trade of inplace units that are grandfathered in. Attorney Meyers stated that there .•ill hay° to be a e +ia i Ly clause in the ordinance. January 24, 1977 Page 10 Councilmember Ziebarth stated that unless it can be applied for all people he did not think it should be applied to one. Bill Thompson, 2153 Buckingham, asked if homes would be moved during the winter months. Attorney Meyers stated that people could not live in the home unless it was tied down. Administrator Achen stated that there were requirements like this for single family homes too. Mr. Thompson stated that he felt there should be a 50 to 90 day grace period. Mayor Pickar stated that there would be problems with enforcement any other way. Mayor Pickar stated that there may be a need for some changes to the ordinance that was passed tonight. Councilmember Rowley stated that the Council will have to take some of these things into consideration. Councilmember Baumgartner explained that the Attorney would now write an ordinance and bring it to the Council. The Council can add in things and make changes if they wish. Roll call vote: Councilmember Ziebarth nay Councilmember Hodges aye Councilmember Baumgartner nay Councilmember Rowley aye Mayor Pickar aye. At 10:09 p.m. Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing. Mayor Pickar recessed the meeting at 10:10 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 10:20 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 302 REGARDING 1977 RAPMSEY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Mayor Pickar stated that the proposals were reviewed and the Council came up with a stand on certain issues. These were put into resolution form. AdministratorAchen reviewed the proposed resolution. MSP (Pickar Baumgartner) for the adoption of Resolution 802. 5 ayes ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT Administrator Achen stated that there were some problems on how to submit the application for the Community Development Block Grant. Mayor Pickar stated that the first priority was land acquisitionfor storm water detention ponds and the second priority was for park improvements. January 24, 1977 Page 11 Administrator Achen stated that the City could only apply for funding of one, project Admin. Ashen stated that the, proposal for merely land acquisition probably would rank low in the grant criteria, because the land by itself creates no real benefit. The City would have to be committed to constructing the improvements if the land were acquired. The park shelter buildings would rank higher. The City could emphasize the drainage improvements in those areas of low and moderate income houses. The City stands the best chance of getting funds if it focuses attention on the east one -half of the City, since that is where there are more low and moderate income houses. Bob Glazer stated that this sounded like an inducement for low income housing. Admin. Achen stated that the grant money is to be used to benefit those people, not to encourage more low income residents. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that this would not financially benefit anyone. Mr. Glazer stated that some cities have declined from participating in this block grant program. Admin. Achen stated that New Brighton didn't like the red tape involved in working with HUD. Councilmember Rowley asked what the City's chances were of getting the funding. Admin. Achen stated that it was better than 50/50 if we can develop an application that meets their criteria. HUD only asks for final applications from cities that have a chance of getting funding. The final application is the one that takes a lot of time and work but then you know that you have a good chance of getting the funds. Admin. Achen suggested that the application be for acquiring the land and also making the improvement to that land. Mayor Pickar suggested that the Administrator come up with a pro- posal for land acquisition and storm drainage construction. Admin. Achen stated that one problem with this is assessment policies. There are some drainage districts with a tremendous cost, and some districts with no cost. With the previously suggested assessment policy, the cost per residential lot could be from nothing to $2200. If the City is defined as an entire benefit district and the costs distributed equally throughout the city, the average cost would be $720 without deducting any income from the other two grants. Mayor Pickar reviewed a letter from the Rice Creek Watershed District on a grant for restoring Long Lake. He stated that the Council will be getting more information on this in the future. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the staff has spent a lot of time working on grant applications. Admin. Achen stated that the City has gotten at least $100,000 the last two years. Mayor Pickar stated that if Mounds View doesn't get the grants, someone else will. January 24, 1977 Page 12 Councilmember Ziebarth suggested that the Council look at how much time is being spent on this and look into employing someone to do this work. MSP (Hodges Ziebarth) to direct Administrator to prepare a CDBG preapplication for storm drainage improvements in the Hillview- Quincy area or, if this is impossible, for park improvements. Administrator Achen reviewed the progress that has been made with the Local 49 strike and the proposal that was accepted. He recommended the Council adopt the mediator's recommendations. If the Council agrees to do this, the men will start work again tomorrow. MSP (Pickar- Ziebarth) to accept the mediator's proposed contract settlement. Admin. Achen stated that he wanted to express his appreciation to the 49ers for the fair, friendly and loyal way that the strike was held. Mayor Pickar agreed. Admin. Achen stated that a contract amendment has been made for Local 320, the Police Department. It will express their wages at an hourly rate rather than a monthly rate. MSP (Baumgartner- Ziebarth) to approve the proposed amendment and authorize the Mayor and Administrator to execute the amendment. Admin- recommended that Council approve the Joint Powers Agreement with an addendum that incorporates the Council's intent regarding protection on withdrawal. The addendum will have to be approved by each community. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to adopt Resolution No. 804 to enter into the Consortium of Ramsey County Municipalities with the addendum stating that at the time of withdrawal from the Consortium, any community will be able to retain or be reimbursed its fair share of any capital hardware assets as well as software assets. Admin. Achen stated that the staff discussed proposals for energy conservation but left a decision up to the Council. The staff will investigate the buildings and find out what it would require to bring the building up to the current state energy codes. The staff did discuss going to a 4 -day work week but did not make a decision. Admin. Achen stated that he felt it could be worked out with Local 49. Mayor Pickar suggested that the Administrator discuss this with the union. ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT. Atty. Meyers stated that there has been a request to split a lot on property that was just platted. Atty Meyers stated that he felt the City should stay with the original plat adopted and advised the inspection department to have the parties follow the legal procedures. Atty Meyers reviewed a case involving the enforcement of the Housing Code. He has instructed the Fire Chief to start issuing citations to multiple dwellings that are not equipped with fire ex irigui.hcr 5 ayes 5 ayes 5 ayes 'Zespectfully submitted, 'tart: Achen Clerk-Administrator ENGINEER HUBBARD'S REPORT Engineer Hubbard stated that it would cost $650 to change the colors on the community sign. COUNCILMEMBER ZIEBARTH'S REPORT Councilmember Ziebarth stated that the Bicentennial Commission 'has decided to continue under a new name. They; will, be meeting on February 2 at 7:30 to discuss, this. They h ave, a1s+o decided to have a festival on the third Sunday in July. COUNCILMEMBER HODGES had no report. COUNCILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the Planning Commission had a lot of discussion on the upgrading of Red Oak Drive. They Passed a motion to reaffirm their position against its upgrading. Councilmember Baumgartner reviewed this motion. Administrator Achen stated that he was drafting a letter to the District Engineer on this to find out what the formal adoption pro- cess is and possible traffic projections` for Red Oak Drive. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he would also like to know what plans Blaine has. Discussion of having Mounds View take over the road. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that everyone would be happy if the County upgraded Red Oak Drive without hooking it up to the interchange. The upgrading could include shoulders, curb and gutters and sidewalks. Attorney Meyers stated that theCity may not be able to stop the interchange. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the Planning Commission wants to relay their concern of the Red Oak Drive proposed interchange and want some other highway design incorporated so that traffic from Highway 10 doesn't go onto Red Oak Drive. COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT CouncilmemberRowley stated that the Silver Skate Race -was cancelled again because of the weather. It probably will not be held this year. MAYOR PICKAR'S REPORT Mayor Pickar stated that the City Appreciation Dinner will be held on March 5 at the Bel Rae Ballroom. MSP (Baumgartner- 7iebarth) to adjourn the meeting at 12:n1 midnight. 5 ayes