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City Council meeting of November 15, 2004 Page 3 trails outside of the popular Hardwood Creek trail. City staff has reviewed the application, along with the liability insurance coverage, which names the City as an additional insured. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the 2004-2005 trail application from the Hugo Snowmobile Club. APPROVE VARIANCE FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING AT 12203 FIONA AVE (ANDERSON) Harlee and Fern Anderson, 12203 Fiona Avenue North, requested several variances to permit the construction of a 2,304 square foot accessory building on their property located adjacent to the Oneka Lake Golf Course. The property consists of five acres in the R-3 Zoning District, where the maximum amount of accessory storage allowed is one 870 -square foot building. The parcel currently contains an 864 square foot garage and another accessory building to be removed. Variances are needed to exceed the maximum number and size for accessory buildings, to locate the building closer to the road than the principal structure, and to finish the building with materials different than that of the home. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the variances for Harlee and Fern Anderson. APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF CSAH 8 CIP FUND As its special meeting of November 3, 2004, Council discussed the CSAH 8 feasibility study with City staff. After a presentation from City Engineer Jay Kennedy, Council agreed to accept staffs recommendation to create a CSAH 8 capital improvement program (CIP) fund, in order to have a designated account from which to pay project costs. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the establishment of the CSAH 8 CIP fund, as per the recommendation from Finance Director Ron Otkin. APPROVE OF HIRING CHUCK PREISLER AS THE CITY'S NEW BUILDING INSP. On September 7, 2004, Council authorized staff to advertise for the position of building inspector. Staff received a total of 31 applications for the position, of which 13 were interviewed for the first time by the interview team of CD Director Bryan Bear, Building Official John Benson, Contract Inspector Vern Bartlette, and City Administrator Mike Ericson. Six individuals were invited back for a second round interview, after which staff completed its reference and background checks. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Chuck Preisler as the City's new building inspector at pay grade 5, step 1, and subject to the standard preemployment physical and six-month probationary period. APPROVE AWARD OF BID TO SEMPLE EXCAVATING TO DEMOLISH FORMER RICE HOUSE AT 9497 146TH STREET In spring 2004, Council purchased the former Don and Pauline Rice house on Lake Plaisted, with the assistance of a FEMA grant, and contributions from Washington County and the Browns Creek Watershed District. After discussions with the Parks Commission, the City Council at its September 7, 2004 meeting, directed City staff to proceed with the demolition of the house and capping of the well on the property. Staff received a total of three bids for the demolition and capping the well. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the award of bid to demolish the former Rice house at 9497 140' Street to Semple Excavating, in the low bid amount of $17,699.