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City Council meeting of July 21, 2003 Page 5 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Haas made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the claims for July 21, 2003 subject to SEH resubmitting their invoices to provide a more descriptive breakdown of their claims. All aye. Motion Carried. ANNUAL RENEWAL OF AUTO DISMANTLING LICENSE (ARK) Dan Stewart dba ARK made application to the City for renewal of his annual auto dismantling license. The application was completed satisfactorily by Mr. Stewart and submitted along with the fee and accompanying paperwork. However, City staff conducted a compliance inspection on May 7, 2003 at the site and determined that ARK has three issues that need to be corrected. These items include: 1) remove the dead trees and construct a fence to provide the required screening; 2) establish the necessary fire lanes as required by the City's Fire Marshal; and 3) eliminate the illegal business operating on the property. Staff also sent a letter to the property owner, Norman Horton, requesting compliance with these items. Council member Haas suggested that the City Attorney work with Washington County to obtain a cease and desist order for the illegal business operation on the property. Petryk made motion, Miron seconded, to table this matter until the Council meeting of August 18, 2003 directing the City Attorney to contact Washington County relative the illegal operation at the site. APPROVE ANNUAL RENEWAL OF AUTO DISMANTLING LICENSE (HUGO AUTO PARTS) Mike Brandt dba Hugo Auto and Truck Parts made application for annual renewal of his auto dismantling license for his business at 16615 Forest Blvd. The application was completed satisfactorily and submitted along with his fee. City staff conducted a compliance inspection on May 14, 2003 and found the operation to be in compliance with City code. Council member Haas noted that Mike Brandt, owner/operator of Hugo Auto and Truck Parts, was recognized by the MPCA for his work on development of environmental regulations. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve annual renewal of the auto dismantling license for Mike Brand dba Hugo Auto Parts, recognizing him for his assistance in the MPCA environmental regulations. All aye. Motion Carried. VACATION OF DRAINAGFJUTILITY EASEMENT IN VICTOR GARDENS Pratt-Arnt-Oakwood, LLC and Contractor Property Developers requested that the City vacate three feet of a drainage and utility easement on Lot 10, Block 2, of the Victor Gardens plat. The easement is 10 feet wide and is located along the easterly property line. An existing storm sewer lies within the easement. Staff inspected the subject property and found that the requested vacation of three feet would not directly impact or prevent the future maintenance of the sewer.. The property immediately east of the lot is common open space and is covered by a drainage and utility easement. Mayor Miron opened the public hearing with one resident, Elizabeth Herrmann, commenting that there shouldn't be a problem because of the adjacent outlot.