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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.01.07 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 2002 Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron City Administrator, Michael Ericson CD Director, John Rask City Attorney, Dave Snyder City Engineer, Dave Mitchell City Clerk, Mary Ann Creager CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 17.2001 Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of December 17, 2001 as presented. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Table city fee schedule discussion until the meeting of January 22, 2002 Add L.2 — Oneka Lake Driveway Letter Add K.1— Bever Landscaping Complaint (132"d Street) Add K.2 — Goal Settings Session Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to set the agenda for January 7, 2002 with changes. All aye. Motion Carried. GFOA CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (RON OTKINI The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting to the City of Hugo and its Finance Director Ron Otkin. The certificate of achievement award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 14,000 government finance professionals in the US and Canada. On behalf of the Hugo City Council, Mayor Fran Miron made a formal presentation of the GFOA certificate of achievement plaque to Ron, and recognized Ron for his outstanding work in financial accounting. CONSENT AGENDA Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: Approval of Claims Appointment of Acting Mayor Appointment of City Engineer Appointment of Water Resource Engineer Appointment of City Attorney Appointment of Financial Advisor Appointment of Civil Defense Director City Council meeting of January 7, 2002 Page 2 Appointment of Depository for City Funds Appointment of Official Newspaper Appointment of Chairperson for Planning Commission Appointment of Vice Chairperson for Planning Commission Appointment of Board of Zoning Appeals Approval of Law Enforcement Contract for Bald Eagle Lake Approve Rescheduling of January 21" Council Meeting to January 22"d Approve Final Purchase Agreement for Property at 14651 Fitzgerald Avenue Approve May 2, 2002 as Annual Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting Approve Donation from Xcel Energy for Park Fund (City Hall Site) Approve Reimbursement to Royal Oaks Realty for Public Infrastructure Improvements Appointment of James Christiansen and Kevin Colvard as Regular Members of the Hugo FD Accept Resignation of Joe McMahon as Hugo Fire Chief Accept Fire Chief s Recommendation for 2002 Officer Appointments for Hugo Fire Dept. Approve Minor Subdivision for Bill Culp and Norman Danner at 14707 Irish Avenue Approve Findings of Fact Denying a Rezoning to General Industrial for the Molitor and Tschida Properties Approve Pay Request from Mark Haug Construction for Work Completed to Date on New City Hall Approve Pay Request from Veit Companies for Work Completed to Date on Watermain Extension Project Approve Pay Request from Landmark Structures for Work Completed to Date on Water Storage Tank No. 3 Approve Pay Request from Richard Knutson, Inc., for Work Completed to Date on the Peloquin Industrial Park Project Approve Pay Request from Richard Knutson, Inc., for Work Completed on Sweet Grass Meadows Ditch Project Approve Hiring of Jodie Guareschi as Temporary Receptionist and Authorize Staff to Advertise for Position Authorize Staff to Advertise for Building Inspector Position All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the claims for January 7, 2002 as presented. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR Annually, the City Council appoints a member of the Council for the position of acting mayor. Council member Haas served as the acting mayor for the Council last year. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Council member Chuck Haas as the acting mayor for the year 2002. APPOINTMENT OF CITY ENGINEER City Engineer Dave Mitchell and the engineering firm of SEH have served the City well over the past year. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Dave Mitchell as the City Engineer for the year 2002. APPOINTMENT OF WATER RESOURCE ENGINEER Water Resource Engineer Pete Willenbring and the engineering firm of WSB have served the City well City Council meeting of January 7, 2002 Page 3 over the past year. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Pete Willenbring as the City's Water Resource Engineer for the year 2002. APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Dave Snyder and the law firm of Eckberg, Lammers, Wolff and Vierling have served the well over the past year. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Dave Snyder as the City Attorney for the year 2002. APPOINTMENT OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR In the fall of 2001, the Council appointed Springsted, Inc., as the City's new financial advisor after the departure of Rusty Fifield from Ehlers. New financial advisor Nick Dragisich and the members of the Springsted team served the City very well over the past year with the CIP project. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Nick Dragisich and Springsted, Inc., as the City's financial advisor for the year 2002. APPOINTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR Each year, the Council appoints a member of City staff for the role of civil defense director. For the past several years, the Fire Chief has been appointed as the City's civil defense director. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed new Fire Chief Jim Compton as the City's civil defense director for 2002. APPOINTMENT OF DEPOSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS Annually, the Council selects a depository/bank for the deposit of City funds. For the past several years, Council has selected the local bank, Firstar Hugo Bank. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Firstar Hugo Bank as the official depository for City funds for 2002 APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Annually, the Council selects a newspaper as the official publication for all public notices and publishing of the ordinances. For the past several years, the Council has selected the White Bear Press as the City's official newspaper. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed the White Bear Press as the City's official newspaper for public notices and publishing for 2002. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON FOR PLANNING COMMISSION The Hugo City Council appointed Dave Schumann as the chairperson for the PC last year. Dave has worked hard over the past year and helped to build cohesiveness with the PC. He has treated persons appearing before the PC with respect and dignity. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Dave Schumann as Chair of the PC for 2002. APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR PLANNING COMMISSION The Council appointed Sandy Malaski as vice chair for the PC last year. Sandy has worked hard to City Council meeting of January 7, 2002 Page 4 become a valued contributor to the PC. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Sandy Malaski as vice chair for the Pc for 2002. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS The Council appointed PC chair Dave Schumann, City Council member Frank Puleo, and citizen Bernie Brunotte to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals last year. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed the same members to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals for 2002. APPROVAL OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT FOR BALD EAGLE LAKE Annually, the City of Hugo is presented with a law enforcement contract for the policing of Bald Eagle Lake. The Ramsey County contract is paid for on a proportional basis, with a cost sharing among the City of Hugo, White Bear Township, and the Bald Eagle Lake Assn. The cost sharing is broken down to 50% paid for WB Township, with the other two parties sharing 25% each respectively. The contract is identical to the ones signed in previous years, except for an increase from a maximum of 125 hours to 142 hours, at a total cost not -to -exceed $4,970, at a rate of $35/hr. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Contract with Ramsey County for the winter patrol of Bald Eagle Lake for 2002 -winter season. APPROVE RESCHEDULING OF JANUARY 21' COUNCIL MEETING TO JAN 22ND The federal holiday for Martin Luther King's birthday falls on Monday, January 21, 2002. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the rescheduling of the second regular meeting to Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 7:00 pm. APPROVE FINAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY AT 14651 FITZGERALD AVENUE Assistant City Attorney Jim Lammers finalized the Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of the property at 14651 Fitzgerald Avenue for the new City Hall. He finalized the agreement with the Williams' attorney Dave Magnuson, and included interest on the sale price of the house at $149,000. The legal rate of interest for 2001 is 6%. The Williams are also entitled to $456 as additional reimbursement for storage costs. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the final Purchase Agreement for the property at 14651 Fitzgerald Avenue to include interest in the amount of $5,241.53 and additional storage costs in the amount of $456 with the purchase price of $149,000 and all other additional relocation benefits agreed to by both parties. MAY 2.2002 AS ANNUAL BOARD OF APPEAL/EOUALIZATION MEETING Annually, the Washington County Auditor's office recommends dates for the City's annual Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved May 2, 2002 as the City's annual Board of Appeal and Equalization. The meeting will take place at the City Hall at 10:00 am. City Council meeting of January 7, 2002 Page 5 APPROVE DONATION FROM XCEL ENERGY FOR PARK FUND (CITY HALL Sff Xcel Energy graciously donated $1,000 to the City's park fund for use in the landscaping of the new City Hall site. Adoption of the Consent Agenda accepted the $1,000 donation from Xcel Energy. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT TO ROYAL OAKS REALTY FOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS City Engineer Dave Mitchell reviewed the Development Agreement with Royal Oaks Realty for the public infrastructure improvements made in the Woods of Bald Eagle subdivision. The City must reimburse Royal Oaks Realty for additional costs for public infrastructure and improvements beyond the standard engineering specifications. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reimbursement of $55,730.83 to Royal Oaks Realty for additional public infrastructure and improvements in the Woods of Bald Eagle subdivision. APPOINTMENT OF JAMES CHRISTIANSEN AND KEVIN COLVARD AS REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE HUGO FIRE DEPT. James Christiansen and Kevin Colvard completed Firefighter 1 and EMT training, and have met the required amount of drills, business meetings, in-house training, and response to calls. According to Section 1300.15 of the Hugo FD SOG's, the Chief shall provide the City Clerk with a written statement as to whether each appointee has satisfactorily met all requirements. Fire Chief Jim Compton has recommended the appointment of Jim and Kevin as regular members of the Hugo Fire Dept. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the appointment of James Christiansen and Kevin Colvard as regular members of the Hugo Fire Dept. ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF JOE MCMAHON AS HUGO FIRE CHIEF Joe McMahon submitted his resignation as the City's Fire Chief effective 12/31/01. He expressed his appreciation to the City for the opportunity to work with and make so many friends. Adoption of the Consent Agenda accepted the resignation of Joe McMahon as the Hugo Fire Chief effective 12/31 /O1. ACCEPT FIRE CHIEF'S RECOMMENDATION FOR 2002 OFFICER APPOINTMENTS FOR THE HUGO FIRE DEPT Fire Chief Jim Compton selected the following firefighters to serve as officers for year 2002. As Council is aware, Council authorized the appointment of Greg Burmeister as 1't Assistant and Jadon 011ila as 2°d Assistant Chief at its December 17, 2001 meeting. According to the Hugo FD's SOG, the Fire Chief has the authority to appoint all other officers without authorization from the Council. Adoption of the Consent Agenda accepted Fire Chief Jim Compton's appointments for 2002: Dean White, Safety Officer, Roger Dirks, Engine Captain; Marty Schwartz, Training Officer, Ron Gray, Rescue Captain; Kurt Grainger, Engine Lieutenant; and Tony Bronk, Rescue Lieutenant. APPROVE MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR BILL CULP AND NORMAN DANNER AT 14707 IRISH AVENUE Bill Culp and Norman Danner made application to the City for approval of a minor subdivision and two City Council meeting of January 7, 2002 Page 6 variances to allow the division of a 20 -acre parcel into two 10 -acre parcels on property located at 14707 Irish Avenue. The first variance would be for a minimum lot width of 276.75 feet where 300 ft is required. The second variance is for the location of a 1,080 sq ft garage 19.09 ft from the side yard setback where a minimum 40 ft setback is required. At its November 28, 2001 meeting, the PC held a public hearing to consider the request, and tabled action on the item. At its December 19, 2001 meeting, the PC continued the public hearing and recommended approval on a 4 to 3 vote. This original request had gone before the PC on November 16, 1994. Because the minor subdivision was not recorded with the Washington County Recorder's office within 60 days of Council approval, it became null and void. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the minor subdivision and two variances to allow the division of a 20 -acre parcel into two 10 -acre parcels. APPROVE FINDS OF FACT DENYING A REZONING TO GENERAL INDUSTRIAL FOR THE MOLTTOR/TSCHIDA PROPERTIES At its December 17, 2001 meeting, the Council unanimously voted to deny the rezoning of the Molitor/Tschida properties, and directed the City Attorney to draft a Findings of Fact that would be brought back for approval. Adoption of the Consent Agenda adopted the resolution prepared by the City Attorney Dave Snyder and approved the Findings of Fact denying a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the property located west of Fenway Avenue, south of 140' Street and north of the townhomes of Bald Eagle aka Tschida and Molitor properties. APPROVE PAY REQUEST FROM MARK HAUG CONSTRUCTION FOR WORK COMPLETED TO DATE ON THE NEW CITY HALL Mark Haug Construction, Inc., submitted its sixth pay request to the City for work completed to date on the new City Hall. City Architect Bob Russek from ESG Architects reviewed the request and found it to be consistent with work completed to date. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved payment in the amount of $153,330 to Mark Haug Construction, Inc., for work completed to date on the new City Hall. APPROVE PAY REQUEST FROM VETT COMPANIES FOR WORK COMPLETED TO DATE ON WATERMAIN EXTENSION PROJECT Veit Companies, Inc., submitted pay request No. 3 for work completed to date on the watermain extension project. City Engineer Dave Mitchell reviewed the pay request and found it to be consistent with work completed to date. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved payment in the amount of $22,776.82 to Veit Companies for work completed on the watermain extension project. APPROVE PAY REQUEST FROM LANDMARK STRUCTURES FOR WORK COMPLETED TO DATE ON WATER STORAGE TANK NO.3 Landmark Structures submitted a pay request for work completed to date on water storage tank No. 3. City Engineer Dave Mitchell reviewed the pay request and found it to be consistent with work completed to date. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved payment in the amount of $21,175.50. City Council meeting of January 7, 2002 Page 7 APPROVE PAY REQUEST FROM RICHARD KNUTSON, INC.. FOR WORK COMPLETED TO DATE ON THE PELOQUIN IND PARK PROJECT Richard Knutson, Inc., submitted a pay request for work completed to date on the Peloquin Industrial Park project. City Engineer Dave Mitchell reviewed the pay request and found it to be consistent with work completed to date. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved payment in the amount of $223,002.51. APPROVE PAY REQUEST FROM RICHARD KNUTSON INC. FOR WORK COMPLETED ON SWEET GRASS MEADOWS DITCH PROJECT Richard Knutson, Inc., submitted a pay request for work completed on the Sweet Grass Meadows Ditch project. City Engineer Dave Mitchell reviewed the pay request and found it to be consistent with work completed to date. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved payment in the amount of $26,916. APPROVE HIRING OF JODIE GUARESCHI AS TEMPORARY RECEPTIONIST AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR POSITION At its December 17, 2001 meeting, the Council authorized the City Administrator to terminate the probationary period of receptionist/deputy clerk Kristi Montanari. Jodie Guareschi has worked for the City on a volunteer basis over the past year in a variety of capacities, but primarily as envelope stuffier for the utility`bills. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the hiring of Jodie Guareschi as the temporary receptionist at a pay rate of $12/hr, and authorized staff to advertise for the full-time receptionist/deputy clerk. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION At its December 17, 2001 meeting, the Council accepted the resignation of building inspector Kevin Hopp. The building department was successful in resecuring the services of two contract employees to provide satisfactory staffing levels. Adoption of the Consent Agenda authorized staff to advertise for the position of building inspector and to incorporate the use of interns in the building inspection department as necessary. APPROVE CHANGE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DATES At its December 19, 2001 meeting, the PC discussed its meeting schedule for 2002. Given the likely increase in workload, the Commission has agreed to begin meeting twice a month. The PC would like to meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Currently, the PC meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Councilman Puleo suggested this matter be tabled to find out if the Parks Commission could change their meeting date from Wednesday night. Councilman Haas stated that the Planning Commission had already agreed to Thursday nights and the Council should concur with their decision. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the change to the PC meeting dates to the second and fourth Thursday of each month from the current fourth Wednesday of each month. All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of January 7, 2002 Page 8 DUSTLOCK PILOT PROGRAM (DUST CONTROL SPECIALTIESI At its October 5, 2001 meeting, the Council discussed the use of dustlock as a liquid application on selected gravel roads in the City. Public Works Director Chris Petree prepared a gravel road survey that was reviewed by Council for discussion and comment. The cost to apply dustlock was $16,839.24 in 2001, with a total estimated cost savings on these roads of $3,000 to $3,500. Although a majority of the returned surveys indicated a support of the use of dustlock, Council raised a number of questions regarding cost savings, potholes, curvature in the roads, and soft spots. Council directed staff to discuss these issues with Dust Control Specialties, vendor for the dustlock product, and report back to Council on its issues of concern. Wade Scott and Brian Hmilton from Dust Control Specialties were present at the meeting to discuss with Council those issues of concern. They proposed an additional cost savings in 2002, if Council desires to use the product again. Dust Control Specialties estimated the cost for the same roads in 2002 at an amount of $13,817, a cost savings of over $3,000 from 2001. Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, to accept proposal from Dust Control Specialties to apply dustlock to Inwood Avenue, Ingersoll Avenue, 175'" Street, and 132d Street, at a cost of $13,817. All aye. Motion Carried. PROPOSED PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 15717 FOREST BLVD. At its December 17, 2001 meeting, the Council directed staff to submit an offer of 10% over the assessed value for *the land and building at 15717 Forest Blvd. City staff submitted the offer to the local realtor for the property and provided an update for Council as to its purchase agreement offer. Additionally, Council directed staff to prepare a utilization plan of the building's footprint to include trucks and equipment for a proposed public works facility. City Administrator Michael Ericson notified the Council that the realtor rejected the City's purchase offer, and suggested the Council schedule a special meeting to discuss the future of the public works dept. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to schedule a special meeting for Monday, January 28, 2002, Hugo City Hall, at 7:30 pm, to discuss the future needs of the City's public works dept. All aye. Motion Carried. 165TH STREET DITCH PROJECT/ONEKA LAKE OUTLET PROJECT At its November 5, 2001 meeting, the Council was informed by Water Resource Engineer Pete Willenbring about the 165" Street Ditch/Oneka Lake outlet project. Pete updated the Council on the scope of the project and explained how the project could be funded. Council accepted Pete's estimate of $3,800 to $5,400 to update the proposal and directed him to bring a draft proposal back in 45 days. Pete prepared a feasibility study for the project and presented it for consideration by Council. Property owners Beverly Aplikowski, and Brian Shlenk brom Bruggeman Homes, a representative for the Arcand property, were present at the meeting and expressed their interest in the project and stated they would be willing to pay for the project "up front". Fegowi Rentals wanted more time to review the study before committing. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to accept the 165" Street Ditch Project/Oneka Lake Outlet City Council meeting of January 7, 2002 Page 9 Project feasibility study, and direct staff to schedule a public hearing. VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Miron ABSTAINED: Frank Puleo Motion Carried. DISCUSSION OF LGU ROLES The Council directed Water Resource Engineer Pete Willenbring to prepare an overview of the steps necessary for the City to assume the Local Government Unit (LGU) as it applies to surface water management. CD Director John Rask and Water Resource Engineer Pete Willenbring prepared a staff report that provides a broad overview of what is required for the City to take over the LGU role. John Rask discussed with Council the steps and processes for the City to implement the LGU role, which is currently provided by the RCWD. Haas made motion, Miron seconded, directing staff to continue the necessary work to establish the City as the LGU, including: 1) completing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan; 2) preparing the necessary ordinances for review by the appropriate regulatory agencies and approval by the Council; 3) developing the administrative process and procedures for permitting; 4) working on the necessary agreements with the various regulatory agencies for review and approval by the Council; and 5) researching and developing a fee schedule for the permitting process. All aye. Motion Carried. PROPOSED NEW OFFICE/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT At its December 19, 2001 meeting, the PC held a public hearing to consider the adoption of a new office/light industrial zoning district. The draft ordinance was established and recommended by the PC's committee consisting of Pat Rooney and Bob Rosenquist; local developer Len Pratt; commercial real estate specialist Tom Junnila; Councilman Mike Granger, and CD Director John Rask. The committee met on three different occasions to discuss the draft ordinance, and it examined the area west of Bald Eagle Industrial Park as a possible location for the expansion of the business/industrial park. City staff recommended approval of the officellight industrial district. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the "Office/Light Industrial District", and direct staff to incorporate the district into the draft zoning ordinance. All aye. Motion Carried. REZONING OF MOLTTOR/TSCHIDA PROPERTIES At its December 17, 2001 meeting, the Council denied a rezoning of the Molitor/Tschida property to general industrial, and directed the PC to consider a rezoning of the Molitor/Tschida property to a new office/light industrial zoning district. At its December 19, 2001 meeting, the PC held a public hearing to review the proposed rezoning and recommended that the Council deny the rezoning of the Tschida property from multi -family to office/light industrial and approved the rezoning of the Molitor property from multi -family to officellight industrial. After consideration of four different options for the two City Council meeting of January 7, 2002 Page 10 parcels, the PC approved the recommendation on a 5 to 2 vote. Although the City has a relatively high level of discretion in approving or denying a rezoning application, the proposed zoning for the property must be consistent with the City's comprehensive plan. Options A, B, C, and D were outlined in the. staff report and included a variety of rezoning options for consideration by the Council. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning identified as Option C, which rezones the Molitor and eastern part of the Tschida property to officellight industrial. Lastly, staff recommended that the western part of the Tschida property remain urban residential. The PC recommended approval of Option B. Council members Petryk and Granger stated that they could not support the rezoning because the entire area should be considered rather than on an individual basis. After a lengthy discussion of the rezoning: Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-3 APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING FOR PROPERTY WEST OF FENWAY AVENUE AND SOUTH 140TH STREET (MOLITOR PROPERTY). VOTING AYE: Haas, Puleo, Miron VOTING NAY: Granger and Petryk Motion Failed. Petryk made motion, Granger seconded, to approve Option C as outlined in the staff repoM which rezones the entire Molitor property, and the east half of the Tschida property, from multi -family to office/light industrial. VOTING AYE: Granger and Petryk VOTING NAY: Haas, Puleo, Miron Motion Failed. APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WASHINGTON CTY FOR CSAH 8 For the past several months, City staff has been working with Washington County officials regarding the Cooperative Agreement for the expansion and improvement of CSAH 8. City Attorney Dave Snyder and City Engineer Dave Mitchell, along with City staff, have reviewed the Agreement. Staff recommended Council approve the Cooperative Agreement with Washington County for the improvements and expansion to CSAH 8 subject to a final review by the City Attorney. Council members will be updated on a regular basis by the consulting engineering firm TKDA, who was selected by Washington County to manage the project. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the Cooperative Agreement with Washington County for the improvements and expansion to CSAH 8 west of TH61, subject to a cost not to exceed $82,000. All aye. Motion Carried. JANUARY 11TH MEETING W/WBL SCHOOL AND LOCAL OFFICIALS CD Director John Rask and City Administrator Mike Ericson met with WBL school officials on December 27, 2001 to discuss the proposed construction of the new elementary school north of CSAH 8 on the Len Pratt and Jim Peterson property. A follow-up meeting has been scheduled for Friday, City Council meeting of January 7, 2002 Page 11 January 11, 2002 at 9:00 am for school officials, local legislators, Washington County Commissioner Dennis Hegberg, and City staff. Mayor Fran Miron and Council member Chuck Haas agreed to attend the meeting on behalf of the Council. ONEKA LAKE VIEW NORTH DRIVEWAY Miron made motion, Haas seconded, work with North Suburban Development in an effort to find a reasonable date in which to remove the driveway at 6178 Oneka Lake Blvd. All aye. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to adjourn at 10:00 pm. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary Creager City C