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City Council meeting of lune 6, 2005 Page 8 CITIZEN REQUEST FOR SPEED STUDY ON 132ND STREET Andre Wilsey, who lives at 7793 132nd Street, requested the City complete a speed study. He cited an accident between a vehicle and pedestrian as the rationale, as well as road design. Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, directing staff to request that MnDOT conduct a speed study in the vicinity of 7793 132nd Street. All aye. Motion Carried. MINNESOTA STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATES The Minnesota State Legislative session concluded at midnight on Monday, May 23, 2005. Governor Tim Pawlenty scheduled a special session at 12:01 am and directed the State Legislature to get its work done. City staff provided Council selective legislative updates on related City issues. No formal City Council action was taken. DISCUSSION OF LGU VIOLATION (CANINE) Joe Canine owns a home at 16355 Elmcrest Avenue. In 2004, he constructed a drainage ditch without the necessary permits. The ditch was constructed across his neighbor's private property, who no longer will allow the granting of the easement. Senior Engineering Technician Scott Anderson properly notified Mr. Canine of his violation, and to date, there has been no written or verbal response. City Attorney Dave Snyder advised Council to petition the courts for a misdemeanor violation to remedy this problem. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing the City Attorney to proceed with a misdemeanor violation for the LGU violation of Joe Canine. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION OF RINK -TEC PROPERTY At its July 9, 2004 City Council meeting, Council extended the construction deadline outlined in the purchase agreement for Rink -Tec, a company that has purchased Lot 3, Block I in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park from the City. The City extended the deadline for one year until May 30, 2005. In granting the extension, the City required Rink -Tec to pay $4,563 in lost tax increment, as well as to place a deed in escrow so that the City could buy the property back in the event that construction had not commenced by May 30, 2005. At this time, construction has not started on the property. Staff contacted Mr. Kyle Gillespie of Rink -Tec, who has indicated a continuing interest to build on the property. Mr. Gillespie is willing to pay another year's worth of tax increment, and has indicated that he may be able to have a building under construction by this fall. Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, that the City buy the property back from Mr. Gillespie at the original purchase price of $49,908. All aye. Motion Carried.