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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11-13 CC Meeting Minutes ExcerptCity Council Meeting Minutes November 13, 2001 Page of Louise Fenner, 6315 Peacan Ave. No., stated that the trees at the Overlook need trimming in order for the Overlook to serve its purpose. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Byrne, moved to direct staff to contact MNDOT regarding the Scenic Overlook. Carried 4 — 0. E. Set Worksession to Review Enforcement of Ordinance 1109 and Portions of Ordinance 401 Councilmember McComber reported that she has talked with the Police Chief regarding phone calls she has received pertaining to parking pads, yard storage and other parts of the 401. McComber stated that she is concerned over police officer interpretation of the ordinances and would like a clear understanding of ordinance 1109 and 401 interpretation and enforcement. Police Chief Swanson stated that he has directed officers to enforce the Ordinances just as he has in prior years and has not done anything differently this year. Swanson noted that 13 of 123 contacts between January 1, 2001 and November 1, 2001 have been in the village area which represents 10.5%. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to schedule a worksession for January 15, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. to review enforcement of Ordinance 1109 and portions of 401 with the City Planner and City Attorney to attend. Carried 4 0. F. First Student, Inc. Amended C.U.P. Planner Richards reported that the Planning Commission voted 4 — I to approve an amendment to the CUP to allow for expansion and installation of an above ground storage tank for diesel fuel. The Planning Commission also discussed concerns related to safety issues and environmental concerns. Arlen Hviding, Contract Manager of First Student, Inc. addressed concerns over spill containment, cleaning and monitoring of the proposed fueling operation. Discussion held concerning environmental issues, spill containment and the current method of fueling taking place. Mayor Beaudet stated that he is not in support of the fuel tank request due to neighborhood opposition and environmental concerns. Councilmember Swenson stated that a storage tank with spill containment would be safer than the current wet fueling system being used at the site. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Swenson, moved to approve car wash only and amend the Resolution at paragraph A on page 2 to strike the words "and City Couprzl Meeting Minutes ,)vember 13, 2001 Page 5 of 8 • diesel above round storage tank to allow for the installation of an 8,440 gallon g . • ' • facility", striking items 3, 4 5 and � on page 2 �n on -site fueling of buses at their fa y 9 g their entirety "fuel tank" from. item 7 on page 2. Roll call �� . ety and deleting the words vote taken. Carried 4 — 0. Mayor Beaudet moved to amend t he motion to add that by January I st all fueling of busses b y truck be stopped. Motion withdrawn. • Councilmember Swenson moved p ved to approve installation of an 8,004 gallon fuel storag tank. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to direct staff to regarding denial of prepare findings of fact leg g application for installation of fuel p storage tank.. Carried 3 -- 1, Swenson opposed. G. Cit y Auditor to Attend Council worksession • is concerned about the Gen Mayor Beaudet reported that he General Fund Reserve and feels it would b e beneficial to have the auditor at the upcoming budget worksession. Mayor Beaudet, , seconded b y Councilmember McComber, moved to have City Auditor attend the budget worksession and adjust the auditor's budget up by $2,000. Failed I — 3 , Byrne, McComber and Swenson opposed. H. wellhead Protection Plan Acting Administrator Kamp - er reported on the progress and current status of the p Wellhead Protection Plan. I. appoint Wellhead Protection ..Manager May Beaudet moved to appoint Acting Administrator Kamper as the wellhead Protection Manager. Carried 4 — 4. 2. Approve Completion of Plan Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Byrne, moved to approve the first and second phases of the plan. Carried 4 — 0. I. Agenda Item Acceptance P Mayor Beaudet • , seconded d b Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Agenda Item Acceptance Policy as presented. Acting Administrator K.a p s Ka p er s ested a revision to the policy to add the words � "Consent" and `gold" to item 9 as outlined in Kamper's memo.