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April 25, 2006
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111. Visit.ors/Ptiblic Comment:
Rec Award. Administrative Secretar Johnson reported that Tom and
Norma Montpetit of 5499 Oak Place North were chosen to receive the
rec award.
IV. Consent A
A. Approval of Bills & Investments
B. Approval of Cit Council Minutes — April 11 2006
C. Approve Arbor Da Proclamation
D. Re-appoint Plannin Commission Member Mike Runk
E. Accept 2005 Annual Financial Report and Mana Letter
F. Approve Proclamation Declarin Ma 2006 Neurofibromatosis Awareness
Month
G. Amend Resolution to Sell Propert in Oak Park Hei
H. Approve Lawn Care Contract and Authorize the Ma to Si
Councilmember Swenson, seconded b Councilmember McComber, moved to
approve the Consent A as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0.
V. Public Hearin
None
VI. New Business:
A. Xcel Enerav — Amended CUP for the Moelter Landfill Site
Cit Planner Richards reviewed the application and plans for the site,
notin that the Plannin Commission recommended approval of the
application and also reviewed the recommended conditions for approval.
Planner Richards also noted that the proposed relocation of the road would
be better for the nei properties. Discussion was held concernin
replacement of trees that were planted at the be of the project and
have since died.
Project Mana Darrell Knutson reported that Xcel Ener is plannin on
mobilizin e Ma I" if the amendment is approved. Mr.
Knutson explained the proposed chan in location of the post closure
access road and noted that the proposed location is much better for the
nei than the permitted location. Mr. Knutson reported that Xcel has
en a new en firm that has reduced the footprint of the
construction area while providin the same capacit which reduces the
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impact on the neighboring properties. Mr. Knutson also reported that this
will be the last major construction in that area and that the inactive sites
will be capped soon. Mayor Beaudet asked that staff monitor the site to
ensure that the cell and roadway are kept watered to minimize dust.
Councilmernber Swenson., seconded by Councilinember Abrahamson,
moved to approve the Resolution approving the CUP arnendinent for the
Moelter landfill site.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilniember Swenson, moved to amend
the Resolution to add a condition that staff will review the road off of 58
Street at the end of the project for possible paving. Carried 5 0.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to acid
a condition to the Resolution requiring that the parking area aqj acent to
Cover Park be reviewed and addressed at the closure of the project.
Carried 5 -- -- 0.
Chuck Dougherty of 15330 58 Street North stated that he likes the
revised plan and requested that the City loop into a drainage problem at
his property caused by the water from the cul -de -sac draining into his
driveway.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmcnlber Swenson, moved to direct
the City Engineer to review the drainage issue between the cul-de-sac and
Mr. Dougherty's property. Carried 5 -- 0.
Brian Jones of 15331 58"' Street North stated that Xcel Energy should
replant large trees in place of the trees that have died.
City Administrator Johnson reviewed data concerning the City receiving
payment in lien of taxes. Administrator Johnson reported that the 40.2
acre site presently pays $6,300 to the City in property taxes and noted that
if current commercial property values were applied to the site the City
could receive as much as $90,000 in taxes. Administrator Johnson added
that the City has held many discussions with Xcel energy concerning the
development of the site into a City Park once construction is completed.
Mayor Beaudet stated that a park would be an asset to the City.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McC:omber, moved to strike
condition 3 from the proposed .resolution. Carried 5 ----- 0.
R.ol.l. call vote taken on primary motion as amended. Carried 5 --- 0.