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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL
Monday, November 28, 2005
7:00 p.m.
(Revised as of November 28 @7pm)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Gunn, Flaherty, Thomas
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give
your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to
three minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. 7:05 pm: Continued Public Hearing to Consider the Second Reading and adoption of
Ordinance 766, and Ordinance Authorizing the Vacation of a Drainage and Utility
Easement Associated with the Belting Office Development. ROLL CALL VOTE
B. Resolution 6680, Step Increases for Sergeant Bob Nelson and Officer Jeremy Hellpap.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Set a Public Hearing for December 12, 2005 at 7:05pm for Resolution 6682, Adopting
the 2006 Fee Schedule.
B. Set a Public Hearing for December 5, 2005 at 6pm for Resolution 6684, Establishing the
Public Hearing dates for the Proposed General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy for
Fiscal Year 2006.
C. Set a Public Hearing for December 12, 2005 at 7:10 pm to Consider a Resolution
Amending the City’s Wetland Zoning District
D. Set a Public Hearing for December 12, 2005 at 7:15 pm to Consider a Rezoning of the
Property Located at 2617 County Road I from R-1 to R-2.
E. Licenses for Approval
F. Resolution 6681 a Resolution closing City Hall on Friday December 23rd and Friday,
December 30, 2005.
G. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, December 12, 2005 at 7:20 pm to Consider Abating
Nuisance Conditions and Non-Compliant Code Items at 2390 County Road 10, Property
Known and Operated as the “Premium Stop” Fuel Station.
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
City Council Agenda
November 28, 2005
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. November 14, 2005 City Council Meeting Minutes
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Budget review
2. Update on Water Damage @ Creative Kids Day Care (staff report will be give to
Council at this Council Meeting)
3. City Hall Rehabilitation Update (staff report will be give to Council at this Council
Meeting)
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Tuesday, December 6, 2005 @ 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, December 12, 2005 @ 7pm
Item No: 7A
Meeting Date: Nov 28, 2005
Type of Business: PH
Administrator Review : ______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing and Consideration of the Second
Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 766, an Ordinance
Authorizing the Vacation of a Drainage and Utility
Easement Associated with the Belting Office
Development at 5360 Edgewood Drive
Introduction:
Dr. Greg Belting of Silverview Chiropractic Center (currently located at 2552 County Road
10) has entered into an agreement to purchase the empty lot behind Walgreens and has
received City Council authorization to construct an 8,300 square foot multi-tenant building for
himself and other small office type uses. The single story building would be situated against
the back of the lot so that the back of the building would front the wetland area rather than
the Community Center.
Background:
As the Council may recall during the development review presentation, it was pointed out
that when the lot was originally created with the Mounds View City Hall Addition plat, the
intended use of the lot was for a restaurant. Easements were platted assuming a certain
building configuration. Earlier this year the City Council authorized an amendment to the
Walgreens PUD to allow for an office use on the lot with a new site plan. To accommodate
this, the original easement will need to be vacated. In its place, a new easement would be
dedicated along the rear of the building, as shown in the attached exhibits. Rice Creek
Watershed District has conditionally approved the revised stormwater management plan
which involves the abandonment of the original easement and the creation of a new
stormwater infiltration area protected by a new easement.
Recommendation:
Given that the public hearing is still open, staff recommends seeking additional public input
before closing the hearing and approving the second reading and adoption of Ordinance
766, an ordinance authorizing the vacation of an easement associated with the Belting Office
Development on 5360 Edgewood Drive. The vote is a roll call vote and Staff would further
recommend the motion include authorization to publish an ordinance summary, consistent
with Charter Section 3.07.
James Ericson
Community Development Director
Zoning Map
Community Center
Wetlands
Walgreens
Belting
Building
Site Plan
Easement Areas
Easement
Area to be
Vacated
Easement
Area to be
Dedicated
Aerial View
Belting
Site
ORDINANCE NO. 766
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN EXCESS DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
ASSOCIATED WITH THE BELTING OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, Dr. Greg Belting has received City Council approval to develop the
vacant lot legally described as follows:
Lot 2, Block 2, Mounds View City Hall Addition
Ramsey County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the approved Belting Office Project encroaches on an easement
previously dedicated for drainage and utility purposes and will need to be vacated.
NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City of Mounds View Municipal Code Appendix D is hereby amended to
include reference to the following Special Ordinance No. 766.
Subd. 1. The City has made a determination that the drainage and utility
easement illustrated and described on Exhibit A no longer serves a public purpose, and
as such, it is in the public interest to vacate such easement.
Subd. 2. There are no public utilities, buried or otherwise, within the easement to
be vacated.
Subd. 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View finds that there is no public
interest or purpose served in retaining the original utility easement proposed for vacation in
that it will be replaced with a new easement in a more appropriate location.
Subd. 4. The drainage and utility easement described in Exhibit A is hereby vacated.
Ordinance 766
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SECTION 2. This ordinance takes effect thirty (30) days after its publication.
First reading and introduction by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 14th
day of November, 2005.
Public hearing, second reading and adoption by the City Council of the City of Mounds View
this 28th day of November, 2005.
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Clerk-Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
City Attorney
(SEAL)
EXHIBIT A
Easement
Area to be
Vacated
Legal Description of the Easement Area to be Vacated:
The part of the drainage and utility easement on Lot 2, Block 2, as dedicated in MOUNDS VIEW
CITY HALL ADDITION, Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as beginning at the northeast
corner of said Lot 2; thence west along the north line of said Lot 2 a distance of 77.00 feet;
thence southeasterly to a point on the east line of said Lot 2 distant 82.00 feet south from the
northeast corner thereof; thence north along said east line to the point of beginning, EXCEPT
the north 5.00 feet and east 14.00 feet thereof.
SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. 766
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN EXCESS DRAINAGE EASEMENT
ASSOCIATED WITH THE BELTING OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
On November 28, 2005, the Mounds View City Council adopted an ordinance which vacates
an excess and unnecessary drainage easement associated with the Belting office
development 5360 Edgewood Drive. The full and complete text of this ordinance with map
and legal description is on file at the office of the Clerk Administrator and is posted in its
entirety on the City’s website, located at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us/ords/766.pdf.
Kurt Ulrich, City Clerk-Administrator
Item No: 07B
Meeting Date: November 28, 2005
Type of Business: CB
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Administrative Assistant
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 6680 Approving a Step Increases for Sergeant Bob
Nelson and Police Officer Jeremy Hellpap
Background:
Sergeant Bob Nelson and Officer Jeremy Hellpap are current employees with the City
of Mounds View. Their supervisor has reviewed their performances as it relates to their
responsibilities outlined in the job description.
Discussion:
It was determined that Sergeant Nelson and Officer Hellpap have more than
satisfactorily performed in the capacity of their position, and therefore, a step increase
wage adjustment is consistent with the Personnel Manual and Labor Agreements.
Respectfully Submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 6680
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING STEP/LONGEVITY ADJUSTMENTS
WHEREAS, the following below are regular full-time employees who are
currently working for the City of Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, their supervisor reviewed their performance as it relates to the
responsibilities outlined in the job description; and
WHEREAS, their supervisor determined that the following employees below
have more than satisfactorily performed in the capacity of their position documented in
their performance review on file.
WHEREAS, a step increase wage adjustment is consistent with the Mounds
View Personnel Manual and Labor Agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve a wage adjustment to the following indicated in the chart below.
NAME CURRENT
POSITION
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT/CURRENT
POSITION
CURRENT STEP &
WAGE
STEP & WAGE
ADJUSTMENT
EFFECTIVE
DATE OF
ADJUSTMENT
Sergeant Bob
Nelson
Police Sergeant May 1, 2005 Step 3: $30.25/hr Step 4:
$31.93/hr
November 1,
2005
Officer Jeremy
Hellpap
Police Officer November 22, 2004 Step 2: $18.96/hr Step 3:
$21.67/hr
November 22,
2005
Adopted this 28th day of November, 2005.
__________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 08E
Meeting Date: November 28, 2005
Type of Business: CA
City Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Barb Benesch, Administrative Assistant
Item Title/Subject: CONTRACTOR LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
Please consider the following contractor licenses for approval. All contractor licenses will
expire on December 31, 2005. All applicants have submitted appropriate fees and proof of
insurance. Those companies that are “new” include applicants that have never been licensed
with the City or they may have been licensed with the City in the past, but were not licensed in
2004. Those companies renewing their license were licensed, at a minimum, in the year 2004.
The type of license they are applying for follows the company name.
Elite Heating & Air Conditioning HVAC New
Forest Lake Contracting General (Commercial) New
G & H Heating & Air HVAC New
Identi-Graphics Sign New
Odegaard Construction General (Commercial) New
Practical Systems HVAC New
Upland Heating & Coolings HVAC New
Dba Aspen Air
Staff Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested.
Item No. 08F
Meeting Date: November 28, 2005
Type of Business: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: 2005 Holidays for Non-Union
At the November Work Session there was a discussion about closing City Hall on
December 23rd and December 30th due to staffing issues.
According to Section 3.10 of the Mounds View Personnel Policy it states:
If Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Independence Day or Veteran's Day falls on a
Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered a Holiday. If Christmas Day, New
Year's Day, Independence Day, or Veteran’s Day fall on a Sunday, the following
Monday will be considered a holiday.
Similar language was added to the 2004-2005 union labor contracts. However,
Christmas Eve and New Years Eve was added to the list above. This means that all
union employees have holidays on Friday, December 23rd and Friday December 30,
2005. Non-union employees are required to work on these days. Out of the 52
employees staffed at City Hall, only about 11 would be required to work on December
23rd and December 30th. Of those 11 employees, many have already scheduled this
time off. There are potential staffing issues due to the union’s contract language.
In addition to December 23rd and December 30th, City Offices will also be closed on
December 26, 2005 and January 2, 2006 because both holidays fall on a weekend.
Christmas and New Years Day fall on a Sunday, which means that Monday, December
26th and January 2nd is a holiday for all City staff. Due to these staffing issues, Staff
feels that it would be difficult to maintain services at City Hall.
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending that City Hall offices be closed on December 23rd and December
30th. The City Council should take into considerations that Monday, December 26th and
January 2nd are also holidays for all City Staff. If the City Council agrees with Staff’s
recommendation, then non-union staff would use comp time, flex time or vacation to
take December 23rd and December 30th off.
RESOLUTION 6681
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION CLOSING CITY HALL ON DECEMBER 23 AND DECEMBER 30, 2005
WHEREAS, Section 3.10 of the Mounds View Personnel Policy states that If
Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Independence Day or Veteran's Day falls on a
Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered a Holiday. If Christmas Day, New
Year's Day, Independence Day, or Veteran’s Day fall on a Sunday, the following
Monday will be considered a holiday; and
WHEREAS, similar language was added to the 2004-2005 union labor contracts,
however, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve was added to the list above; and
WHEREAS, union employees have holidays on Friday, December 23rd and
Friday, December 30, 2005, and non-union employees are required to work on these
days; and
WHEREAS, out of the 52 employees staffed at City Hall, only about 11 would be
required to work on December 23rd and December 30th; and
WHEREAS, of those 11 non-union employees, many of the non-union
employees have already scheduled this time off, which will have an impact on
maintaining City services.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Hall offices be closed on
December 23, 2005 and December 30, 2005 due to staffing issues, which will have an
impact in maintaining City services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, non-union staff would use
comp time, flex time or vacation to take December 23rd and December 30th off.
Adopted this 28th day of November, 2005.
__________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
November 14, 2005 6
New Brighton City Hall 7
803 Old Highway 8, New Brighton, MN 55112 8
7:30 P.M. 9
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
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3. ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Gunn, Flaherty, and Thomas 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
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A. Monday, November 14, 2005 City Council Agenda 22
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Thomas. To Approve the Monday, November 14, 2005 agenda as 24
presented. 25
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Ayes –5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 27
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 29
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Rick Perrozzi, 7791 Groveland Road, referenced the action taken by the EDA to authorize the 31
demolition of 7861 Groveland Road. He suggested the Council consider asking Habitat for 32
Humanity to construct a home or the VoTec School to use the house as training for students to 33
fix it up. 34
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Mr. Perrozzi stated he owns the PAK building, which is a nightmare. He stated he requested and 36
received a plan from Velmeir but it is too small to read. He then requested a larger sized plan but 37
has not yet received it. Mr. Perrozzi he has been told he was not an engineer so he hired an 38
engineer. He asked if the Council would direct the City engineer to meet with his engineer to try 39
and resolve this issue. 40
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Mr. Perrozzi stated he had four tenants who wanted to rent the building and with those rent 42
proceeds, we could have fixed the building. However he lost those tenants, the income to fix the 43
building, and wants to straighten this out. Mr. Perrozzi asked whether it was a City engineer or a 44
contracted engineer who approved this plan. 45
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Mayor Marty asked about the new plans and whether the City has a full sized set of plans. 2
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Community Development Director Ericson stated the City does not have a set of plans and after 4
his last conversation with Mr. Perrozzi, he thought he was making progress. 5
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Mr. Perrozzi stated he hired an engineer to review the plans and they were supposed to give him 7
a full sized set of plans. He stated he cannot believe that they are handling their business in this 8
way. He stated he has now been waiting 19 days for a larger sized plan. He stated he is tired of 9
mediating and will probably go to litigation. He stated he will not plow the lot this winter but 10
just clear a path. 11
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Mayor Marty reviewed that last year, about this time, they wanted to finish the parking lot and 13
this was to be done. Director Ericson stated that was also his understanding that it was to be 14
done. He stated he understands Mr. Perrozzi’s frustration in having to wait for plans but all the 15
City can do is react to what is being presented. The City has no set of plans to review and was 16
told last week that a plan would be provided. He advised that SEH reviewed the plans originally 17
when the Velmeir / CVS project went forward. SEH would be available for a fee to review those 18
plans. 19
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Mr. Perrozzi stated he is trying to mediate the process without going to court but if they won’t 21
meet with him, he will file a suit and they will be served with a summons. He stated he has been 22
in construction for 30 years but had to hire an engineer who said the project was doomed from 23
the start because of the grades and elevations. He stated this is his last effort to try and find out 24
what went wrong before it goes into court. 25
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Councilmember Thomas stated the City Engineer is not available to just sit down and review 27
plans without a contract. She asked how that would solve the problem. 28
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Director Ericson stated he is not sure and maybe Mr. Perrozzi’s engineer should provide points 30
on what is wrong with the plan. He stated staff would need a plan to react to and a letter from the 31
engineer identifying the deficiencies. 32
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Councilmember Thomas stated she does not want to put high hopes on a review that just creates 34
another “hoop” for Mr. Perrozzi to “jump” through and does not do anything for either party. 35
She stated she wants to know the end goal and not consider something that is just “window 36
dressing” and accomplishes nothing. 37
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Mr. Perrozzi stated he asked about that the last time he spoke to the Council. He noted this plan 39
was approved by the City so he is questioning the integrity of the City Engineer’s reviewal and 40
recommendation. He asked if the cause was for the property to be damaged so the City could 41
come in and buy it. He restated that the City has some sort of liability because their engineer 42
recommended the plan for approval and they built it. He asked who signed off on the 43
engineering plan. 44
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Councilmember Thomas stated her opinion that it is not the intention to question the integrity of 1
the City Council and that would not have been allowed to happen. 2
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Mr. Perrozzi stated the City withheld money and asked if they will use it to finish the parking lot. 4
He stated his attorney is recommending they take this matter into court. 5
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Councilmember Flaherty stated when the plans originally came in, they were reviewed by the 7
City. He asked if they were reviewed with the surrounding businesses. Director Ericson stated 8
the elevations did extend into the surrounding properties when the City’s engineers reviewed the 9
plans, it was with the ability to see the impact with the adjoining property. 10
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Councilmember Flaherty asked if they were impacted. Director Ericson stated it is difficult to 12
make a single statement on the impact because the plans were changing every other week. There 13
was an initial desire to tie the two properties together with a shared access and parking lot. But, 14
at some point, that did not work or the plans were changed so a curb cut was added to separate 15
the two properties and the drainage directed to the back of the lot with a series of catch basins 16
and draining into the pond. Because that project was not finished, the drainage went into Mr. 17
Perrozzi’s back yard. The grading and drainage has now been changed and assured all of the 18
PAK drainage is being captured and directed toward the catch basin with no impact to Mr. 19
Perrozzi’s property. 20
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Mr. Perrozzi stated he talked to the Rice Creek Watershed District and they had the impression, 22
when they reviewed those plans, that Velmeir owned all of the property. He stated he has always 23
indicated that he is open to meeting and talking about the issues. 24
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Councilmember Flaherty asked if the CVS building was to have on-site ponding and if it was 26
encroaching on the PAK building. Director Ericson stated all the retention ponding is on the 27
CVS property with no impact to the PAK property. 28
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Mr. Perrozzi again asked if he could have his engineers meet with the City’s engineers to 30
determine how the plans got approved this way. Otherwise, he will turn it over to his attorney. 31
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Councilmember Thomas asked if this meeting would help in any way or what would help solve 33
this problem. 34
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Mayor Marty asked if Mr. Perrozzi should use his attorney. 36
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Director Ericson stated the issue is that Mr. Perrozzi does not have his parking lot and Velmeir 38
has agreed to make certain improvements to the PAK property but that has not occurred. He 39
suggested that what has to happen is for Velmeir to come forward and make the improvements. 40
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Mr. Perrozzi stated he had no problem with selling the property for development but not if it 42
compromised the PAK building. 43
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Mayor Marty clarified that it is not the City but Velmeir who has not lived up to what they agreed 1
to do. Velmeir is not doing harm against the City but harm against Mr. Perrozzi who will need to 2
take the proper action. 3
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Mr. Perrozzi stated Velmeir has now sold the property to someone else. Also Michael Fox, who 5
owns the apartments, is in a predicament because he is not in compliance with Code so they want 6
him to sign a quit claim deed. Now the bank is mad because they hold title to a piece of property 7
that is not clear. He suggested that shoddy work was done and they are not standing behind their 8
work. 9
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Councilmember Flaherty agreed that it is not the City’s issue but Velmeir who has made 11
promises. He stated that Mr. Perrozzi has been at Council meetings since he’s been on the 12
Council. Councilmember Flaherty stated he felt that Mr. Perrozzi has been getting stonewalled 13
so it may behoove the City to make a call to Velmeir and ask what is going on. 14
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Mr. Perrozzi stated if he gets his parking lot in then it will be fine but if not then he will take it 16
into court. 17
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Councilmember Thomas stated three months ago Mr. Perrozzi asked the City to call Velmeir and 19
that was done but nothing happened. She suggested staff be directed to make another telephone 20
call and if Velmeir is not responsive, then staff should immediately contact Mr. Perrozzi and let 21
him know. Councilmember Thomas stated she is not sure what more the City can do. 22
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Mr. Perrozzi asked how long the City can hold the bond money of $17,000. Director Ericson 24
stated there is a two-year maintenance bond on the project. Mr. Perrozzi stated that $17,000 is 25
not enough to finish the parking lot and questioned how that has “teeth.” 26
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Mayor Marty asked Director Ericson to contact Velmeir and report back to the Council. 28
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUISNESS 30
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None. 32
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 34
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A. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider the First Reading and Introduction of 36
Ordinance 766, an Ordinance Authorizing the Vacation of a Drainage and 37
Utility Easement Associated with the Belting Development 38
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Community Development Director Ericson explained that associated with the Belting 40
redevelopment property there is an excess drainage and utility easement. It was configured based 41
on the layout of the building but that layout has changed so the ordinance would vacate the 42
drainage easement and place another in alignment with the back of the building. The RCWD 43
supports it as subscribing to the best management practices. He advised that an ordinance is 44
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required when an easement is vacated. Tonight the Council is being asked to consider first 1
reading. 2
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Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. 4
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Mayor Marty asked about staff’s recommendation that the public hearing not be closed. Director 6
Ericson recommended the public hearing remain open to ensure people who have received notice 7
can provide input at the November 28, 2005 meeting as well. 8
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Thomas. To continue the public hearing, waive the First Reading, 10
and Introduction of Ordinance 766, an Ordinance Vacating an Excess Drainage and Utility 11
Easement Associated with the Belting Office Development. 12
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Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. 14
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B. 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 6657 Adopting a Special 16
Assessment Levy for Delinquent Public Utility Accounts 17
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Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. 19
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Finance Director Beer explained the public hearing is to receive public input regarding the 21
proposed assessment of delinquent public utility accounts. A legal notice of this public hearing 22
was published in the October 26, 2005 edition of the New Brighton-Mounds View Bulletin. 23
Individual notices went out on October 19, 2005. He noted the full roll of the assessments has 24
been provided in the Council information but some property owners have already paid to avoid 25
the $25 administrative fee. After tonight the $25 administrative fee will apply and the assessment 26
interest will be 5%. 27
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There being no public input, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. 29
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Mayor Marty pointed out that the list of delinquencies is not as long or amounts as large as in 31
previous years. 32
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Councilmember Gunn asked if the market and laundry has paid. Finance Director Beer stated 34
they have made arrangements to make payment. 35
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Stigney. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6657 37
Adopting a Special Assessment Levy for Delinquent Public Utility Accounts. 38
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Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. 40
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C. 7:15 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 6658 Adopting a Special 42
Assessment Levy for Diseased Tree Removals 43
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Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. 45
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Finance Director Beer advised that one property owner had a tree removed and wanted the cost 2
for that removal assessed. He stated there will be at $25 administrative fee and interest at 5% 3
with payment over three years. 4
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There being no public input, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. 6
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MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Stigney. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6658 8
Adopting a Special Assessment Levy for Diseased Tree Removals. 9
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Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. 11
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D. 7:20 p.m. to Consider Resolution 6661 Approving an On-Sale Wine and an 13
On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Taiko Sushi Bar located at 2394 14
Highway 10 in Mounds View 15
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Assistant to the Administrator Crane advised that Resolution 6661 will approve an on-sale wine 17
and on-sale 3.2 malt liquor license for Taiko Sushi Bar located at 2394 Highway 10. She stated 18
that all paperwork has been completed and the report from the Minnesota Department of 19
Criminal Apprehension for Dong Soo Suh, President of Pro Association, Inc., is expected. Mr. 20
Suh has been in regular contact with the Building Inspector/Fire Marshall and when construction 21
is complete, then the establishment will be inspected. 22
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Assistant to the Administrator Crane recommended that the City Council approve Pro 24
Association, Inc. (dba Taiko Sushi Bar) On-Sale Wine and On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License 25
pending a satisfactory Fire Inspection and satisfactory report from Minnesota Department of 26
Criminal Apprehension. 27
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Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. 29
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There being no public input, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. 31
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Councilmember Flaherty asked if the access will be improved. Director Ericson stated it is not 33
part of this property. 34
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MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Gunn. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6661 36
Approving an On-Sale Wine and On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Pro Association, Inc., (dba 37
Taiko Sushi Bar) located at 2394 Highway 10 in Mounds View. 38
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Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. 40
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E. Resolution 6673 Approving an Agreement between SYSCO Minnesota and 42
the City of Mounds View regarding Land Exchange and Easement Rights 43
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Community Development Director Ericson advised that SYSCO Minnesota will be expanding 1
their site at 2400 County Road J to add additional vehicle and truck parking and to provide a 2
greater separation between the building and the internal drive aisle. In recognition of this and 3
land transfer to SYSCO, an agreement is before the Council for authorization to provide the City 4
with an access easement to a proposed billboard along Highway 10 and removal of reverter 5
language on a triangular piece of land. He stated they also talked about an easement for a 6
parking lot to serve a trailway in the SYSCO Outlot area, but that has been eliminated. Rather, 7
SYSCO has agreed to at least consider granting an easement, which is not as much force as 8
“SYSCO will.” He explained staff is not sure if that is the most appropriate location for a trail 9
access and recommends adoption of the resolution. 10
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Councilmember Flaherty stated he understands the easement for the trail system but would like 12
more concrete language in case the City decides that is the best location for a trail system and 13
access. He asked why SYSCO would not want to grant an easement. 14
15
Director Ericson stated there are several issues that need to be resolved with that location because 16
that leg of the intersection is private and there are traffic considerations of vehicles entering and 17
leaving that location. SYSCO is concerned there may be traffic movement conflicts as their 18
trucks leave or enter the site. There is also a potential issue for conflict with public vehicles 19
accessing that location. He explained that SYSCO is not opposed to granting the access but the 20
issue is that the City does not know, at this time, if it will be in that location. 21
22
City Administrator Ulrich noted this is an access of a road from the parking lot and it is not the 23
trailway itself. There is no problem with SYSCO having a trailway link but the issue is having a 24
road access point. 25
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Councilmember Thomas stated she is comfortable with the language as presented because when 27
this is discussed she wants to hear SYSCO’s legitimate concerns. The City is not yet ready to 28
make that decision and she does not want there to be a situation where SYSCO feels shut down 29
from voicing their concerns. She agreed that it is too early to discuss the access point issue. 30
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Mayor Marty s tated he is also comfortable with the language and that SYSCO is open to working 32
with the City on this issue. 33
34
Councilmember Thomas noted there are also issues with the County and Mn/DOT at that 35
location. She pointed out that including this language allows the City to have the opportunity to 36
discuss the easement with SYSCO in the future. 37
38
Mayor Marty read the last sentence of Section 1.02, “SYSCO desires to remove the above 39
reverter clause and provide the City with no restrictions to that portion of the City Property as 40
described and illustrated in Exhibit A, commonly known as the “Triangle Parcel.” He asked why 41
the City is removing that parcel from the reverter clause. 42
43
Director Ericson explained that early in the conversation with Medtronic, there was a potential 44
that part of that parcel could be used for part of the building. He noted there is already an 45
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encroachment on that triangular piece with the fire access road and trail and this language “opens 1
the door” to consider it for possible expansion or redevelopment. If nothing happens, it 2
eliminates the issue of whether it is or is not public use. 3
4
Mayor Marty stated he noticed the Medtronic plans show a possibility that part of a Medtronic 5
building could be located on the triangular piece. Director Ericson stated the plan adopted by the 6
City Council has no encroachment but for the fire access road and trail. He noted that substantial 7
grading would be needed to make it buildable. 8
9
Mayor Marty pointed out that all of the exhibits are blank and asked what is supposed to be 10
included. Director Ericson stated Exhibit A is the legal description of the triangular piece and 11
representation of that parcel. Exhibit B is the legal description of the three acres to be deeded to 12
SYSCO. Exhibit C is the sign location but staff needs additional information from Clear 13
Channel. Exhibit D is the legal description for easement #1 and Exhibit E is the legal description 14
for easement #2. 15
16
Director Ericson stated the action before the Council is to authorize staff to execute the 17
agreement with SYSCO trusting that all of the exhibits will be completed. Councilmember 18
Flaherty asked staff to provide exhibit information in the future. Councilmember Thomas asked 19
staff to provide copies of the completed exhibits, when available. 20
21
MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Gunn. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6673 22
Authorizing the Execution of a Land Exchange and Easement Rights Agreement with SYSCO 23
Minnesota. 24
25
Councilmember Stigney stated he will vote against this motion because he has a problem giving 26
three acres of land back to SYSCO along with $250,000 to put in a driveway that will result in 27
the cutting of mature trees. 28
29
Ayes-4 Nay-1 (Stigney) Motion carried. 30
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F. Resolution 6674 Approving a Letter Agreement with the firm of Bonestroo 32
Rosene, Anderlik and Associates to assist the City with the Random Park 33
Building Replacement Project 34
35
Public Works Director Lee reviewed that at the October work session, staff presented a proposal 36
to replace the existing Random Park building by relocating the golf course clubhouse to Random 37
Park. On October 13, 2005, staff met with representatives of the engineering firm of Bonestroo, 38
Rosene, Anderlik, and Associates (BRAA) to discuss determining the feasibility of replacing the 39
Random Park building with the golf course clubhouse. It was determined that the best approach 40
would be to have BRAA submit a letter proposal outlining the services that they could provide to 41
assist the City with this project. 42
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Public Works Director Lee advised that BRAA’s proposal entails providing engineering services 44
related to removing the existing Random Park shelter building, relocating the existing clubhouse 45
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structure to the Random Park site, and the associated park site improvements, at an estimated 1
cost of $42,650. He explained that by approving this letter agreement, it would not commit the 2
City to moving forward with the project. 3
4
Public Works Director Lee stated that at a future Council meeting, the Council will review the 5
feasibility of this project and determine if it should move forward. He stated BRAA’s work to 6
prepare the feasibility report would not be wasted even if the building is not moved to Random 7
Park. 8
9
Councilmember Flaherty stated this involves project management and it seems that every time a 10
tree is moved in this City an engineering company is brought in. He asked if other cities have 11
project managers on staff and questioned the cost to manage this job. He also asked if this can be 12
let out to other engineering firms to determine the cost. 13
14
Public Works Director Lee stated staff can look at that but asked BRAA because TKDA is 15
working on the Groveland Park building and SEH is working on the City Hall project. In 16
addition, BRAA has a lot of experience in this kind of work. 17
18
Mayor Marty noted the cost is under $50,000 so the City is not required to bid. Public Works 19
Director Lee stated that is correct but competitive bids will be needed for the full project. 20
21
Mayor Marty noted it states “costs estimated to be” and stated his preference to include “not to 22
exceed” language to avoid it being a “blank check.” He stated he prefers to have a finite number 23
that the cost will not go above so there is not a creeping cost. Public Works Director Lee advised 24
that the City will be paying BRAA by the hour for the feasibility study and since they do not 25
know what the bids will come in, a 9.26% figure is included. 26
27
Councilmember Flaherty referenced BRAA’s November 8, 2005 letter, Item 1.0, paragraph 4, 28
indicating “Demolition and removal of the existing Bridges clubhouse building foundation, and 29
concrete sidewalks, aprons and other adjacent appurtenances.” He asked if this would not be 30
done by Medtronic anyway. 31
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Public Works Director Lee stated that is correct and the foundation would stay in place so 33
paragraphs 4 and 5 would not be done. However, when staff met with BRAA that was not yet 34
known so it was included. Councilmember Flaherty asked what that cost would be. Public 35
Works Director Lee explained that will be determined in the feasibility study. 36
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Councilmember Stigney noted that the resolution indicates $42,650 would be funded from the 38
TIF, Special Project Fund, and Park Dedication Fund. Public Works Director Lee explained that 39
is direction staff would like from the Council. Based on the City CIP, the Random Park building 40
was to be replaced in 2013 and the cost was to be split between the Park Dedication Fund and 41
Special Project Fund. However, the percentage is up to the Council. The costs for the Random 42
Park Building Replacement Project can be derived from three possible funding sources. The cost 43
associated with moving the golf course clubhouse is eligible for Tax Increment Fund. The 44
remaining work can be financed utilizing the Special Project Fund and the Park Dedication Fund. 45
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1
Mayor Marty noted District #5 is the newly created TIF District and asked if increment is 2
available. Public Works Director Lee recommended that reference be removed from this 3
resolution and to consider the use of the Special Project Fund and Park Dedication Fund. Then 4
staff can research the use of TIF. 5
6
Mayor Marty stated once the report is received from BRAA as to the total cost, the Council can 7
then determine the breakdown of funding. Public Works Director Lee noted that the action being 8
considered tonight is not a big financial risk. 9
10
Councilmember Gunn asked if staff needs direction on which funds to use for the feasibility 11
report. Mayor Marty stated the Special Project Fund can be used to start with and then the 12
decision can be made by the Council when the report is received. 13
14
Finance Director Beer indicated that will not be a problem. 15
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MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Stigney. To waive the reading and adopt revised Resolution 6674 17
Approving a Letter Agreement with the firm of Bonestroo Rosene, Anderlik and Associates to 18
assist the City with the Random Park Building Replacement Project, subject to revising 19
paragraph 3 to indicate “The estimated cost for the activities included in the proposal letter is not 20
to exceed $42,650. Funds for which are to be derived from the Special Project Fund and the Park 21
Dedication Fund (251-4470-3030).” and the other amendments made earlier. 22
23
Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. 24
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G. Consideration of Actions Associated with the Medtronic CRM Development: 26
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1. Resolution 6635, Medtronic CRM Final Plat Approval 28
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Community Development Director Ericson stated that he would like to make presentations for 30
Items G1-4 at once and advised that the public hearings have already been held. 31
32
Director Ericson reviewed that on June 27, 2005 the City authorized an agreement with 33
Medtronic to redevelop the Bridges of Mounds View golf course. In August, the Council 34
authorized the sale to Medtronic and on October 10, 2005 they approved the development stage 35
plans for the project, the preliminary plat, the first reading of the rezoning and vacation 36
ordinances, and ordered a feasibility study to bring sewer and water to the site. Tonight the 37
Council is considering approval of the final plat, second reading of the rezoning and vacation 38
ordinances, and approval of the wetland alteration permit. 39
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Director Ericson stated the final plat is the same as the preliminary plat. He advised of what will 41
be included on each of the lots in both Phase 1 and Phase 2 as well as the use of Outlot A by 42
wetlands, ponds, and mitigation areas. He stated the easements were all identified in the 43
preliminary plat and remain the same. He noted that some right-of-way will need to be vacated 44
after the final plat review and a little right-of-way will be dedicated for Coral Sea Street, which is 45
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reflected on the final plat. Park dedication fees are $865,000 payable at the time of building 1
permit application. 2
3
Director Ericson next addressed the second reading of the ordinance rezoning the CRM site from 4
industrial to PUD. He advised that the usage of the property does not change; it is an office type 5
use. The conversion to the PUD zoning designation offers flexibility and phased development. 6
Director Ericson reported that the Planning Commission reviewed this and forwarded it to the 7
City Council. They looked at the adverse effects based on the five criteria and found there 8
appeared to be none with the rezoning. The Planning Commission and staff feel this is a worthy 9
and supportable rezoning request, and it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 10
11
With regard to the vacation review, Director Ericson stated staff has prepared Ordinance 765 to 12
vacate five different rights-of-way and easements. He noted the exhibit that identifies those 13
individual areas with legal descriptions. Director Ericson explained that these are excess 14
easements and rights-of-way platted in the 1940s with Laport Meadows and Jackson Drive, as it 15
would have extended were Highway 10 not there. When Highway 10 came in, all easements to 16
the north were cut off and became unusable. Director Ericson stated that the easements to be 17
vacated are not needed. Needed easements will be rededicated with the final plat. 18
19
Mr. Ericson explained that the wetland area adjacent to the parking ramp and judicial ditch 20
through the property will be relocated. The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) has 21
identified the ditch as wetland that needs to be mitigated. He noted the Pinnacle Engineering 22
report, handouts, memos, and exhibits detailing the wetlands and area of mitigation. The RCWD 23
authorized the storm water permit pending administrative responses so they do support this plan 24
and recognize the on-site mitigation is the minimum to permit the development. Director 25
Ericson noted the project area is well over 72 acres and to impact less than two acres is very 26
beneficial. 27
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Director Ericson pointed out that the large wetland area to the east is not being impacted at all 29
and the City and RCWD are very appreciative of that. He stated that Resolution 6632 will 30
approve the wetland alteration permit. 31
32
Director Ericson stated if the Council adopts the ordinance he would request that staff be 33
authorized to publish a summary of the ordinance rather than five pages of maps and legal 34
descriptions. He noted it will also be on the City’s website and publishing the summary will save 35
several hundred dollars in publication costs. 36
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Director Ericson noted that representatives from Medtronic and OPUS Architect and Engineering 38
are in attendance tonight. 39
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Councilmember Thomas asked if there are any changes in the two ordinance since first reading 41
was approved. Director Ericson stated there were no changes to the ordinances since the first 42
reading. 43
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Councilmember Flaherty asked for an explanation of the RCWD requirement for a $60,000 cash 1
surety. Director Ericson explained that with every application the Watershed District requires a 2
cash surety, which they hold to assure the developer completes the tasks necessary to the wetland 3
permit, provides the mitigation, restores the wetland, and places proper seed. If the developers 4
do not follow through with those provisions, the RCWD has enough surety to complete the work 5
themselves. He noted this is much higher than you typically see and may relate to the size of the 6
parcel. 7
8
Councilmember Flaherty referenced language in Resolution 6632 indicating: “The proposed 9
alteration will not decrease the flood storage capacity of the site but will instead increase capacity 10
by a four to one ratio. The proposed alteration will not reduce the existing wildlife habitat value. 11
Because of the mitigation efforts and ditch realignment, wildlife habitat should be enhanced.” 12
He noted that these are benefits to the City. 13
14
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6635, 15
Approving Medtronic CRM Final Plat; Planning Case MA2005-002. 16
17
Mayor Marty stated he has asked in the past if there will be a berm around Outlot A to keep the 18
water on that site. He noted they have created an access and NURP ponds but in looking at 19
Exhibit 4, it is far to the east where it is controlled on the property. He stated he wants to assure 20
there is no runoff into that pond. 21
22
Director Ericson stated no run off generated from this site will go to the pond on Outlot A. He 23
explained that all of the impervious area drains into the interior storm water management 24
ponding of Medtronic. He stated as Public Works Director Lee indicated at the previous 25
meeting, the City probably does not want to create a situation where the pond gets absolutely no 26
recharge because it may dry up. He also explained that a berm is not necessary because all of the 27
drainage from the Medtronic impervious surface drains into their internal system. 28
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Director Ericson stated that BRAA reviewed the storm water management plan with a “fine tooth 30
comb” and made recommendations that were addressed to protect the City from any storm water 31
management issues. 32
33
Ayes-4 Nay-1 (Marty) Motion carried. 34
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2. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 764 Rezoning Medtronic 36
Site from Industrial (I-1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) 37
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Thomas. To waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 764 39
Approving a Rezoning of the Medtronic CRM Development Area from Light Industrial (I-1) to 40
Planned Unit Development (PUD) and authorize staff to publish a summary. 41
42
Mayor Marty referenced Page 3 of the staff report, item 2.(2) indicating the geographic area 43
involved and that nearly 16 acres of the project area is in the City of Blaine. He stated that while 44
this is not an “apples-to-apples” comparison, Mounds View sold 72 acres for $8.6 million and 45
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the Blaine sold 16 acres for $11 million, or about $787,500 per acre. Mounds View got 1
$120,000 an acre. 2
3
Councilmember Thomas agreed that is not an “apples-to-apples” comparison. 4
5
Mayor Marty stated he likes that this is a PUD. 6
7
Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. 8
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3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 765 Vacating Excess 10
Right-of-Way and Easements Associated with the Medtronic CRM 11
Development 12
13
MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Gunn. To waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 765 14
Vacating Excess Right-of-Way and Easements Associated with the Medtronic CRM Plat and 15
authorize staff to publish a summary. 16
17
Ayes-4 Nay-1 (Marty) Motion carried. 18
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4. Resolution 6632, Medtronic Wetland Alteration Permit Approval 20
21
Mayor Marty referenced the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) permit application, 22
Findings #2, indicates: “The proposed stormwater management includes two NURP ponds, three 23
infiltration basins and 20 depressed pervious areas…” He stated that Exhibit #4 was new to him 24
and asked when the City knew about the depressed pervious areas. 25
26
Director Ericson stated it was always the intention to utilize the surface parking area with 27
greenspace areas in the island to collect storm water from the parking lot. He stated it may not 28
have been highlighted but was always part of the original project. 29
30
Mayor Marty referenced information from Pinnacle Engineering, Figure #1, Alternative 1, that 31
shows a building site and trailway through the triangular Outlot A. He stated this is news to him. 32
He stated there is also a building on the right hand edge of the property through an existing 33
pond/wetland. Mayor Marty stated he knows this is not Medtronic’s plan and hopes it does not 34
come to fruition. 35
36
Director Ericson explained that Figure #1 reflects one of the earliest plans by RLK before 37
Medtronic was even involved. It was an example of how a building of a certain size could be 38
placed on the property but it was never the intention to encroach into City land. 39
40
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6632 41
Approving the Medtronic CRM Wetland Alteration Permit; Planning Case WA2005-002. 42
43
Ayes-4 Nay-1 (Marty) Motion carried. 44
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H. Resolution 6659 Calling for Redemption of Outstanding Gross Revenue Golf 1
Course Bonds, Series 1994A, Dated January 1, 1994 2
3
Finance Director Beer explained that as a result of the conveyance of the golf course property to 4
Medtronic, Inc. for private development, the City has sufficient resources to call the outstanding 5
golf course bonds. He recommended approval of Resolution 6659 calling the redemption of 6
outstanding gross revenue golf course bonds, series 1994A, dated January 1, 1994. 7
8
Mayor Marty asked if it will remain in one fund until a future date. Finance Director Beer 9
answered in the affirmative. 10
11
MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Stigney. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6659 Calling 12
for Redemption of Outstanding Gross Revenue Golf Course Bonds, Series 1994A, Dated January 13
1, 1994. 14
15
Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. 16
17
Director Ericson advised that Mr. McCombs from Medtronic would like to say a few words. 18
19
Roger McCombs, Vice President of Medtronic, stated he wanted to publicly acknowledge the 20
Council’s hard work and dedication through this process to allow their CRM business to expand 21
in Mounds View. He stated this was an important decision for both the City and Medtronic and 22
the process has gone through a robust process of input, discussion, and decision. He stated he 23
believes both will look back on this decision and be positive about it. Mr. McCombs stated he 24
looks forward to a positive relationship with the City, that Medtronic will continue to grow, it 25
will be a long relationship, and Medtronic looks forward to it. 26
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Mr. McCombs invited the Council to the groundbreaking ceremony on December 7, 2005 at 1 28
p.m. and again thanked the Council for the service they have done for Mounds View. 29
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 31
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Councilmember Stigney asked to remove Item 8K. Councilmember Flaherty asked to remove 33
Item 8F. Mayor Marty asked to remove Items 8B and 8G. 34
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A. Resolution 6669 Authorizing the Execution of the 2005 Oak Wilt Grant 36
Agreement with the State of Minnesota 37
B. Resolution 6670 Approving the Purchase of a Skidsteer Fork Grapple 38
Attachment 39
C. Resolution Number 6672 Electing to Retain the Statutory Tort Limit on 40
Liability for the 2006 Insurance Policies 41
D. Resolution 6656 to Terminate the Public Works Garage Facility Policy and 42
strike it from the Personnel Manual 43
E. Resolution 6668 Appointing MMKR to Provide Auditing Services for the 44
Year Ended December 31, 2005 45
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F. Resolution Number 6671 Approving a Contract with AIM Electronics to 1
Retrofit the Existing Electronic Message Board with an LED Lighting 2
System 3
G. Resolution 6666 Temporarily using the City of New Brighton for Cable Tech 4
Support. 5
H. Resolution 6677, Rescinding Resolution 6600 and 6612, to Change 6
Restaurant, Tobacco and On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Ownership 7
Back to Jake’s Sports Café, Inc. 8
I. Resolution 6678, Changing Dental and Life Insurance Providers 9
J. Resolution 6623 Approving the Renewal of the 2005-2006 School Resource 10
Officer Agreement Between the Cities of Mounds View and New Brighton 11
and ISD #621 12
K. Resolution 6675 Amending Personnel Policy in Regard to Educational 13
Reimbursement Amounts 14
L. Resolution 6676 Authorization to Advertise for a Temporary Full-Time 15
Building Inspector 16
M. Resolution 6679 Approving a Restaurant License for Taiko Sushi Bar located 17
at 2394 Highway 10 in Mounds View 18
N. Licenses for Approval 19
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MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Flaherty. To Approve Consent Agenda Items A, C-E, H-J, and L-21
N, as presented. 22
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Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. 24
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B. Resolution 6670 Approving the Purchase of a Skidsteer Fork Grapple 26
Attachment 27
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Mayor Marty stated this purchase is a good move for the City by the Public Works Department. 29
He explained that the skidsteer fork grapple attachment was rented for 28 days for a cost of 30
$4,200 and the City is purchasing it for $2,667, which would have been an 18 day rental. 31
32
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Flaherty. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6670 33
Approving the Purchase of a Skidsteer Fork Grapple Attachment. 34
35
Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. 36
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F. Resolution Number 6671 Approving a Contract with AIM Electronics to 38
Retrofit the Existing Electronic Message Board with an LED Lighting 39
System 40
41
Councilmember Flaherty stated this is the City’s sign on County Road 10 that is not operational 42
now. He stated he has been asked by residents what is happening and noted this action will 43
change the sign to LED lighting as opposed to bulb lighting. He explained the other bulbs last 44
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about 29 weeks and LED lasts 100,000 hours for each lamp bank. The current message board 1
electricity costs are $6,500 a year and it will go to about $630 a year. 2
3
Councilmember Flaherty asked how many vendors do this work, noting three quotes were 4
solicited but only one came back. It was also noted there is a rebate of $1,130 from Xcel Energy. 5
6
Public Works Director Lee stated he does not know why the other vendors did not submit a 7
quote. 8
9
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Gunn. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6671 10
Approving Retrofit of the Existing Electronic Message Board to an LED Lighting System 11
12
Mayor Marty noted there is a time limit on the rebate and he hopes the sign is operational so the 13
City qualifies for the rebate. Public Works Director Lee stated that will be the case and the City 14
will get the rebate. 15
16
Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. 17
18
G. Resolution 6666 Temporarily Using the City of New Brighton for Cable Tech 19
Support 20
21
Mayor Marty asked staff to revise the resolution to include the hourly rate and maximum number 22
of hours. 23
24
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6666 Approving 25
an Agreement with the City of New Brighton Interim Cable Coordination Services, as amended 26
to include the hourly rate and maximum number of hours. 27
28
Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. 29
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K. Resolution 6675 Amending Personnel Policy in Regard to Educational 31
Reimbursement Amounts 32
33
Councilmember Stigney noted the request is to go from a $750 allowable reimbursement expense 34
to $1,200, a $400 increase. He stated he believes it would be more prudent to increase it to 35
$1,000. 36
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Mayor Marty asked staff to correct a typo in the resolution, the last sentence under Section D, to 38
indicate: “The City Council may grant an exception on the $1,200 limit on a case-by-case basis.” 39
40
Councilmember Thomas stated she understands Councilmember Stigney’s concerns but is also 41
aware of the cost of higher education. She noted the goal is to have staff do a better job for the 42
City and $750 does not accurately reflect the cost of higher education. She noted that even at 43
$1,200 it is only half of the cost. 44
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Mayor Marty stated the cost for University of Minnesota graduate hours, depending on the degree 1
program, is $780 to $890 per credit hour so the former limit of $750 did not cover even one hour, 2
and that is the maximum for the year. 3
4
Councilmember Stigney clarified he is advocating an increase to $1,000 rather than $1,200. 5
6
Mayor Marty stated that $1,200 more accurately reflects the cost of living, higher education 7
costs, and would only cover one class. 8
9
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomas. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6675 10
Amending Personnel Policy in Regard to Educational Reimbursement Amounts, as amended in 11
Section D to indicate: “…may grant an exception on the $750 $1,200 limit…” 12
13
Ayes-4 Nays-1 (Stigney) Motion carried. 14
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 16
17
Councilmember Flaherty asked about the bowl cleaner expanse on Page 3. Public Works 18
Director Lee explained it is a highly concentrated cleaner and represents a one to two year 19
supply. 20
21
Councilmember Flaherty questioned the golf course expense of $1,485.93 on Page 8 and asked if 22
it will be reimbursed by Medtronic. Community Development Director Ericson answered in the 23
affirmative. 24
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Flaherty. To approve the Just and Correct Claims as Presented. 26
27
Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. 28
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 30
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A. October 24, 2005 City Council Meeting Minutes 32
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The following corrections were requested: 34
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Page 1, Line 42, should read: “because of House File 849, …” 36
Page 9, Line 2, should read: “…after the election and the holidays.” 37
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Stigney. To Approve the October 24, 2005 City Council meeting 39
minutes as corrected above. 40
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Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. 42
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11. REPORTS 44
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A. Reports of Mayor and Council 1
2
Mayor Marty stated he attended a meeting with City Administrator Ulrich in Arden Hills where 3
discussion was held on payment for storm damage cleanup. He advised that Arden Hills paid 4
more than $180,000 and Roseville did not pick up at all so it was their resident’s responsibility to 5
dispose of their own things. 6
7
Mayor Marty stated he talked with City Forester Wriskey to thank him for his help with the storm 8
clean up and City Forester Wriskey mentioned that all of the brush, trees, and debris that was 9
hauled to the Fridley site can be disposed of for nothing because St. Paul can use it as an energy 10
source. However, it has to be left untouched until March so it will dry out. 11
12
City Administrator Ulrich stated favorable bids were received so the cost to move the materials is 13
offset by the energy value and would cost nothing for disposal. He noted there would have been 14
a hefty cost to grind up and dispose of it but this option will greatly lower the cost and make it 15
virtually cost free. 16
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Councilmember Thomas reported she has being appointed to the Land Use Advisory Board for 18
District 10 by the Metropolitan Council and first meeting is in December. She stated that she is 19
excited about the opportunity to have an additional way to represent Mounds View and will bring 20
back information and insights of what is happening with that Board. 21
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Mayor Marty asked if the Ramsey County dinner meeting was postponed. City Administrator 23
Ulrich stated it may be rescheduled for early next year because of low interest so he will let the 24
Council know if that occurs. 25
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B. Reports of Staff 27
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1. Police Department 3rd Quarter Report 29
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Police Chief Sommer presented the Police Department Third Quarter Report. 31
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Councilmember Flaherty noted the activity from July to September, which shows a 20% jump in 33
adult arrests from the previous year. Police Chief Sommer stated he does not know of a trend to 34
have caused that but they have focused on more driving offenses, DWI, and driving after 35
revocation. 36
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Councilmember Flaherty questioned the comment on Page 6 that indicates the Department also 38
participated in DWI saturation over Labor Day but did not have much success. Police Chief 39
Sommer stated that relates to the low number of arrests that were made. 40
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Mayor Marty reported that he has received compliments on the police patrols and enforcement as 42
well as police presence when school is starting and getting out. 43
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Mayor Marty asked about the trends shown on Page 3, calls for service. He noted that for July to 1
September of this year and last year the calls for service were almost identical, court citations 2
dropped about 50% from last year, but administrative offensives dropped considerably. He noted 3
residents have seen an increase in police presence and asked if they are giving out more warnings 4
instead of tickets. 5
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Police Chief Sommer explained that during this time a Sergeant retired and that spot was not 7
filled for two to three months. Also one officer was out on injury during duty, which was not the 8
case the previous year. He noted that may account for some of the difference over last year. 9
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Mayor Marty thanked Police Chief Sommer for the report and asked him to extend his 11
appreciation to the Department. 12
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2. Review 2006 Budget Items 14
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Finance Director Beer stated he made the adjustments as directed at the last Council discussion 16
and the levy has decreased by $98,135 for a balance of $208,933 as the amount that would need 17
to be levied for or transferred from the Levy Reduction Fund. 18
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Mayor Marty asked if that takes into consideration the interest amount from the $217,000. 20
Finance Director Beer stated it does not. Mayor Marty stated his support to apply that amount 21
for a zero levy increase. 22
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Councilmember Thomas asked whether Spring Creek is reflected in the change list. Finance 24
Director Beer stated that is reflected in a different fund and tonight he is just presenting the 25
General Fund list. 26
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Finance Director Beer stated additional items will be presented at the next Council meeting. 28
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Councilmember Thomas noted that interest dollars are not the same and asked the Council to 30
keep in mind how to continue funding if money is used out of principle. City Administrator 31
Ulrich stated that is a good point because if principal is drawn down, it will not continue to be 32
there. 33
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Finance Director Beer stated at this amount there will be no draw down of principal. He noted 35
that there are better interest rates now so the City may not be able to again generate $217,000 in 36
income. 37
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Councilmember Stigney noted that the Finance Director was to come back and ask what the 39
Council wants to do. This is one of the options. He noted that going forward if allocating 40
principal and not interest, there would be $250,000 a year to use for 20 years and interest is on 41
top of that. He stated there are ways of using this money on an on-going basis. 42
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Councilmember Flaherty asked if the budget will be an agenda item for the next meeting. City 1
Administrator Ulrich answered in the affirmative. Councilmember Flaherty stated he would like 2
to discuss how to use the golf course auction funds. 3
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Mayor Marty noted the indication in Finance Director Beer’s memorandum to decrease Police 5
vehicles 4200-7040 in the amount of $4,000 to reflect the change in vehicle requested. 6
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City Administrator Ulrich stated at the Arden Hills meeting, the Mayors and Administrators 8
talked about communications. Arden Hills brought up that they have a newsletter published by a 9
citizen’s editorial board and a paid editor who makes a minimal amount. This newsletter is put 10
out ten times a year and may be an option for Mounds View to consider. 11
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City Administrator Ulrich stated they also talked bout TCAAP. Arden Hills is getting an 13
appraisal on the property and hopes to have things wrapped up with government services agency 14
to transfer property within a year. However, that will depend on Arden Hills reaching an 15
agreement with the government on the price of the property. 16
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City Administrator Ulrich stated a summary of the auction at the golf course was provided to the 18
Council. The auction netted over $123,000 from the sale of golf course assets. He stated there 19
were a few surprises, some things sold higher than anticipated, but they did not receive the 20
minimum bid needed for the greens so they are unsold. 21
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Community Development Director Ericson reminded the Council of the County Road J Project 23
open house to be held at the Blaine City Hall on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 from 4:30 p.m. 24
to 7:00 p.m. 25
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C. Reports of City Attorney 27
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Nothing to report 29
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12. Next Council Work Session: Tuesday, December 6, 2005, 7:00 p.m. 31
Next Council Meeting: Monday, November 28, 2005, 7:00 p.m. 32
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13. ADJOURNMENT 34
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:48 p.m. 36
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