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City Council meeting of July 18, 2005 <br />Page 5 <br />UPDATE ON WATER LEVEL OF RICE LAKE (JULY 8.2005 DNR MEETING) <br />On Friday, July 8, 2005, Mayor Fran Miron and City Administrator Mike Ericson attended a meeting at <br />the MnDNR's office, along with RCWD officials. Mayor Fran Miron provided Council with an update <br />on the discussions regarding the water levels of Rice Lake and stated that another meeting will be held at <br />some future time with DNR Commissioner Brad Moore. <br />Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, directing City staff, City Attorney Dave Snyder, and Council <br />members Frank Puleo and Mike Granger to attend the future meeting. <br />All aye. Motion Carried. <br />AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF WATER TOWER <br />In the summer 2004, Council agreed to delay receipt of bids for the demolition of water tower #1 until <br />the Public Works Department had completed its move out of the old City Hall and the Washington <br />County Sheriff's Department had an opportunity to relocate its communication equipment. Public <br />Works Director Chris Petree stated that the tower has not been in service for three years and is in need of <br />maintenance, inside and out. Council member Granger stated that the City should get some firm <br />numbers as to future costs to the City should the tower remain standing, as well as getting a <br />recommendation from the Historical Commission. <br />Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to table this matter to allow the Historical Commission to make <br />a recommendation for Council consideration. City staff is directed to obtain a quote to paint and <br />preserve the tower, as well as itemize ongoing costs, including insurance. <br />All aye. Motion Carried. <br />AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF OLD CITY HALL <br />Since January 2005, the City's old city hall has been vacant and is currently used as a storage space for <br />the City's building inspection trucks and a satellite office for engineering inspection crews from WSB <br />Engineers. As Council is aware, the west side of the roof is in very poor condition and has resulted in <br />extensive water damage and mold and mildew inside the building. <br />Granger made motion, Puleo seconded, directing staff to receive bids for the demolition of the old city <br />hall building. <br />All aye. Motion Carried. <br />CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE REQUESTS FOR CINGULAR WIRELESS <br />TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER (15380 KEYSTONE AVENUE NORTH - BRANDT <br />PROPERTY) <br />Cingular Wireless is proposing the construction of a 190 -foot high communications tower located near <br />