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City Council meeting of December 4, 2006 Page 8 regarding the request from Alice Waller, 14189 Finale Ave N., for vacation of a drainage easement on the rear of her property. This item was tabled by Council and staff was directed to complete additional research on issues related to the original drainage and utility easement on the property. It is staffs opinion that the applicant has not demonstrated a compelling need to vacate the easement and recommended that Council deny the request to vacate the drainage and utility easement located along the eastern portion of Lot 15, Block 3, Oneka Estates, and approve the resolution approving the Findings of Fact denying the request. Alice Waller stated again that it was her opinion that Rule E was a "poor rule" and Mayor Miron concurred that Rule E was "excessive". Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, directing staff to contact the RCWD stating that it is Council's opinion that the Rule E 100' easement requirement is excessive and should be reduced to 25'. All aye. Motion Carried. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2006-68 APPROVING THE FINDINGS OF FACT DENYING THE REQUEST OF ALICE WALLER TO VACATE THE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER PROPERTY AT 14189 FINALE AVENUE. VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo VOTING NAY: Miron Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to send a letter to Alice Waller stating that the City will not require her to install a gate on her fence. All aye. Motion Carried. RECOGNITION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR RON OTKIN FOR EARNING GFOA CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE Council acknowledged Finance Director Ron Otkin's GFOA Certificate of Excellence for 13 successive years. The City will make a formal presentation when Ron receives his plaque. BALANCE OF AGENDA ITEMS Because of time constraints, Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to table the following Council agenda items until its next regular meeting of December 18, 2006: schedule meeting date with Met Council regarding rural and open space preservation ordinance; discuss 2008 comprehensive plan; discussion 2007 Board of Zoning Appeals appointments; discuss expiration of terms and reappointment of Dave Schumann and Victoria Hoffbeck to the Planning Commission; discuss expiration of term of Jim Leroux on RCWD Board of Managers; schedule meeting to interview candidates for Park Commission; and sent letter to City of WBL on MCES project. All aye. Motion Carried.