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City Council meeting of September 2, 2003 Page 4 issues as outlined in the CD Director's letter of August 19, 2003 to Norman Horton. Jeff Travis and Adam Frederik from Washington County were present at the meeting, with Mr. Frederik stating that he had made numerous inspections of the site in question and did not feel that there was an immediate and serious threat the public's health and safety. He stated that an environmental assessment would probably not be performed until there is a change in ownership or use of the property. Council member Haas requested that ARK implement MPCA's Best Management Practices as a part of their business operation. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to cancel the public hearing because of no immediate or serious threat to public health and welfare from the ARK auto dismantling operation. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to continue to work with the applicant to resolve outstanding Special Use Permit issues and report to Council a timeline for completion of the fencing requirement. All aye. Motion Carried. Mixon made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to issue the Auto Dismantling License to ARK to continue to operate on the site, subject to installation of fencing for screening. All aye. Motion Carried. REVIEW TRAFFIC SAFETY ISSUES AT TH61 AND 170TH STREET Earlier this summer, Council discussed traffic safety concerns related to the TH61 and 170th Street intersection. Recent accidents have given Council concern and staff was directed to write letters to both MnDOT and Washington County asking for solutions. Wayne Sandberg, Traffic Engineer with Washington County, was in attendance to present a Power Point presentation regarding the analysis of the historical record of accidents at the intersection, and to share with Council traffic engineer - recommended solutions. Mr. Sandberg felt that the following improvements would help reduce accidents at the intersection: 1) removal of vegetation for site distance; 2) installation of larger stop signs; 3) placement of stop ahead signs; and 4) illuminated pavement messages. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, that the City Council supports Washington County's efforts to improve the safety condition of the intersection at TH61 and CR4. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW STATE BUILDING CODE Building Official John Benson and City Attorney Dave Snyder drafted a new ordinance, which allows for the adoption of the new 2001 State Building Code. This new code would replace the adoption of the 1997 code and install the new codes that have been changed since that time.