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June 19, 2007
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H. Approve Change Order #8 for Burschville Construction, Inc. for Nova
Scotia Ave. and Norwich Ave. Street and Utility Improvements.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
A. Lowe's Use Pqm'i—Oell8Wom ra )e: City Planner
Richards reported that the Planning Commission approved the Conditional
Use Permit at the Planning Commission Hearing. He reported that Lowe's
plans to have outdoor storage for semi trailers and delivery trucks. City
Planner Richards provided a presentation of the plan.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved
to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
B. Menard's Site PlaniDesi n Guidelines Review Bi-fold Doors & Other
remodel): City Planner Richards reported that Menard's has proposed a
remodel to their building to address issues with inclement weather. He
provided a presentation of the plan. City Planner Richards reported that a
couple of issues were discussed by the Plannin& Commission regarding
screening and view of the storage area from 58' Street. He reported that
Menard's is willing to address the issue.
City Planner Richards reported that the Planning Commission
recommended that eight foot bituminous trails should be added on the
west side of Krueger Lane and on the north side of 58 Street adjacent to
Menards. The Planning Commission also recommended that Menard's
address the screening issues for the storage area that is visible from 58
Street.
Warren Wasescha of 5675 Newberry Ave. N. in Autumn Ridge requested
that the City address City Ordinance 401.15(b) and City Ordinance
401.15(e)8 with Menard's. He requests that Menard's be required to raise
the fence height.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to
approve Resolution with amendments. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Couneilmember Abrahamson, moved to add
to number 6 of the Resolution that the height of the fence should be
increased to the height of the eve on the building and shall extend as far
east as is necessary to screen materials subject to the approval of city staff.
Carried 4-0,
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Mayor Beaudet stated that he does not think there is enough room on the
east side of Menard's to add an eight foot trail. Mayor Beaudet suggested
that portion of the trail agreement be dropped. Councilmember
McComber stated that there are no trails on the north side of 58 Street so
she would like the Park Commission look at the updated trail plan and this
issue could be addressed at another time.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to
amend number 4 of the Resolution to state that if a trail extension on the
north side of 58 Street from Krueger Lane to the west side of the
Menard's property were to be proposed, the developer will waive the
special assessment. Carried 3-1, McComber opposed.
A. Status of Acquisition of Property Adjoining Brekke Park: City
Administrator Johnson reported that they are working toward a closing
date of June 29, 2007. He reported that the Phase 1 environmental study
has been completed. Ile reported that what was thought to be a well on
the property may actually be a sewer cap that may be hooked to the City's
sewer line. Public Works Director Ozzello will look into that.
City Attorney Vierling recommends a motion that the Mayor and the City
Administrator be authorized to sign closing documents in connection with
this purchase. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember
Abrahamson, moved to authorize the Mayor and the City Administrator to
sign all necessary documents for the closing,
B. Water Tower #1 Rehabilitation: City Administrator Johnson reported that
LeadCon was able to produce documentation of when steel was ordered
and when it would be available. He reported that the change order would
amend the dates from late June to an early fall deadline. He reported that
the City will be receiving a deduct in the amount of $2,000 and enhanced
penalties will be placed on LeadCon for non-performance if they do not
meet the dates as specified in the change order.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson,
moved to approve the change order. Carried 4-0,
C. STH 36 Frontage Roads MNDOT Response: Councilmernber
McComber suggested setting a worksession with Representative Bunn,
Senator Saltzman, MNDOT, the City Council, and maybe Washington
County and the City of Stillwater. Mayor Beaudet questioned when the
worksession should take place. Councilrnexnber McComber suggested the