HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-01-13 CC Meeting Minutes ExcerptCit uncil Meetin Minutes
Januar 13, 2004
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D. Response to Re for Workshop with Council
Discussion was held concernin re from two businesses for a
worksession with the Cit Council to discuss the Hi 36 corridor
project. Councilmember McComber stated that the Technical Advisor
Group will meet on Januar 28th and expects to forward recommendations
to the Cit Councils followin that meetin McComber added that no
recommendation has been received from MNDOT re business
removals as a result of the Hi 36 corridor project.
Ma Beaudet, seconded b Councilmember McComber, moved to
postpone to the next Council meetin Carried 5 — 0.
VII. Old Business.
A. Consideration of Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Resolution
Discussion was held concernin correspondence received from
Washin DC and the affect pendin le could have on the Wild
and Scenic Rivers Act. Ma Beaudet stated that the purpose of the
proposed Resolution is to support the current Act versus an amended Act
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that would exclude brid as water resources pro
Ma Beaudet, seconded b Councilmember McComber, moved to direct
the Cit Attorne to provide the lan in the pendin Bill and prepare
discussion re the affect the Bill would have on the Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act. Carried 3 — 2, Abrahamson and Swenson opposed.
Ma Beaudet, seconded b Councilmember McComber, moved to
postpone consideration of the Resolution to the next Council meetin
Carried 5 — 0.
B. Menards Expansion at 5800 Krue Lane
Cit Planner Richards provided a review of the re for expansion of
the Menards facilit for the addition of a g arden center and additional
warehouse space.
Cit En Postler discussed the traffic stud that was completed b
Mr. Bracke for the undeveloped propert west of Menards,
recommendin option I or 3. Discussion was held concernin all five
options and future plans for the propert Councilmember McComber,
seconded b Swenson, moved to approve traffic stud option 3 with a
limitation on uses for the propert Carried 5 — 0.
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Discussion was held concerning the conditions of the Resolution
approving the request by Menards for a rezoning, preliminary plat,
conditional use permit and variances. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by
Councilmember McComber, moved to amend condition 5 of the
Resolution to state that the lights will be dimmed one hour after store
closing. Carried 5 — 0.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilrnember Doerr, moved to amend the
Resolution to clarify that no access to 5 8 th Street or a future street to the
west of the expansion will be allowed. All access will be from the current
site. Carried 5 ---- 0.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilrnember McComber, moved to direct
staff to modify condition 9 to be consistent with other development
agreements concerning public address systems. Carried 5 --- o.
Mark Lee of Menard, Inc. addressed the Council with concerns regarding
some of the conditions of approval. Mr. Lee stated that condition 3 would
be very difficult to comply with because of the elevation of portions of
58 I Street. Mr. Lee stated that the area would be fully screened with a 14
foot fence along 58 Street, but from higher portions of 58 Street the
yard would be visible.
Councilm.einber Swenson, seconded by McComber, moved to amend
condition 3 to strike all wording after "14 feet ". Carried 5 -- 0.
Mr. Lee stated that it is safer and more effective to move inventory before
and after store hours and requested that condition 10 be amended
accordingly. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilrnember McComber,
moved to amend condition 10 to add that movement of goods can occur
one hour prior to store opening and one hour after store closing. Carried 5
—0.
Further discussion was held concerning conditions 15, 15 and 20. Mr. Lee
asked the Council to reconsider replacement of the current exterior
lighting and to allow for the proposed low wattage decorative lighting.
Mr. Lee also explained the plan for fencing the new addition.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilm.em.ber McComber, moved to
replace condition 20 with language stating that the lumberyard and
entrance will be screened entirely with a 14 foot wood and 14 foot
wrought iron fence as depicted on the plan submitted. Carried 5 — 0.
Councilrnem.ber Swenson, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to strike
the last sentence of condition 21 and replace it with language stating that
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the bank shall not be altered or filled below the high water level. Carried
5-0.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Doerr, moved to adopt the
Resolution as amended. Roil call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0.
C. State Storm Sewer Lobb 'n
Councilmember Doerr, seconded by McCornber, moved to bring the item
back on the floor for discussion. Carried 5 — 0.
Discussion was held concerning the location of the improvements,
administration and financial involvement of other agencies and businesses
that benefit from the improvements.
Councilrnember Doerr, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to contn'bute
$4,000 from the Council Contingency fund toward lobbying. Carried 4 —
1, Swenson opposed.
VIII. Adjournment.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Swenson, moved to adjourn. at 8:52
p.m. Carried 5 — 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Johnson
Administrative Secretary
Approved as to Content and Forn1,
David Beaudet
Mayor