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City Council meeting of September 18, 2006 Page 2 for her 4 %s years of work on the Parks Commission, as well as her leadership as Chair and authorized staff to advertise for the vacancy. PW Director Chris Petree solicited interest from the remaining member on the Commission as to their interest in serving as chair, and Vice Chair Pete Pedersen has agreed to serve in that interim capacity until such time as Council appoints a new Chair. APPROVE PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR DON HAUBLE AT 5490125TH ST. Donald Hauble, 5490 125d' Street North, requested a property line adjustment to move the common property line between his property and the property to the east owned by Gary Mulcahy. This would result in a 5.17 acre parcel and a 22.28 acre parcel. The properties are located in the R-3 Zoning District where the minimum lot size is 10,400 square feet; both properties are currently in compliance and would remain in compliance with City Code. Adoption of the Consent approved adoption of Resolution 2006- 54 approving the property line adjustment for Hauble and Mulcahy. APPROVE RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO SUBSTANDARD BUILDING AT 53" 14511HSTREET At its August 21, 2006 meeting, Council awarded a contract to Arnt Construction for the demolition of the former Schoeller house at 5399 145'h Street. As part of the purchase agreement, the Schoeller family agreed to let the City inspect the house as part of the inspection of buildings being considered in the proposed tax increment financing district. The inspection report indicates the building to be substandard and it qualifies for inclusion in the TIF District. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved adoption of Resolution 2006-55 making certain findings with respect to substandard buildings at 5399 145'' Street. REQUEST FROM RCWD FOR CITY APPOINTMENT ON CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE The City received notice from the Rice Creek Watershed District requesting the City to select a citizen with a broad range of interests to serve on a Citizen's Advisory Committee. CD Director Bryan Bear stated that volunteers serving on the Committee assist in the process of updating the district's Comprehensive Water Management Plan. Granger made motion, Miron seconded, directing staff to contact Dave Schumann, Vince Niemczyk, and John Waller soliciting interest for appointment to serve on the Watershed District's Citizen Advisory Committee until such time as the City can make a permanent appointment. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANS TO RESURFACE CSAH 57 The City was notified by the Washington County transportation staff that improvements to County Road 57 will occur next summer. Council member Chuck Haas and City Engineer Jay Kennedy had made repeated requests to the County for the repair of the road, which is in very poor condition. Jay Kennedy provided Council with an update of the specific repairs that will be made to the road. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to draft a letter to the Washington County Board,