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City Council Meeting Minutes
September 25, 2012
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of the road. City Engineer Long stated that the City would have to '
relocate the first move area sanitary sewer in that area, so it might be the
right timing to do the reconstruction and the sanitary sewer at the same
time.
• Mayor Beaudet suggested postponing to the next meeting so City Engineer
Long can look at the road cost for Lookout Trail.
City Engineer Long stated that cost estimates for all the sanitary sewer in
the Gray Zone were determined earlier in the year. He stated there was a
segment from Oakgreen Avenue to the west. He stated the concrete pipe
was in good condition. He stated that during discussions between the City
and MnDOT, they left that segment out of the calculations. He stated the
City could line that segment in the future, but that they were in good
condition at this time. He estimated replacement of that segment at
approximately $320,000.
Mayor Beaudet questioned whether it could be added as an alternative.
Jon Chiglo of MnDOT came forward and stated that a challenge with an
alternate was that they talked about doing a lump -sum agreement. IIe
stated there were some solutions that could be worked out with staff and
council, and he would be willing to meet with the City Council prior to
their next meeting to discuss.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to set a
worksession at 6:00 p.m. prior to the next council meeting, but could be
rescheduled to 5:30 p.m. if the City Administrator thought necessary.
Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Runk noted that he may not be able to attend
the worksession due to a work conflict.
VII. New Business:
A. McDonald's — Conditional Use Permit /Variances /Site Plan Review: City
Planner Richards reviewed his memo which was included in the City
Council Packet for that evening's meeting.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved
approval of the Resolution.
Mayor Beaudet moved to amend the Resolution to require that the sign
comply with the City's Ordinance. Motion failed per lack of a second.
On main motion, roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
13. Memorial Business Park Condominiums — Minor PUD Amendment,
Minor Subdivision and Site Plan Review: City Planner Richards reviewed
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his memo which was included in the City Council Packet for that
evening's meeting.
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to approve the changes with the conditions and recommendations
listed in the packet.
Mayor Beaudet questioned the placement of the mechanical units on the
exterior of the building. Don I-larvieux of Thomas -Grace Construction
Company was present at the meeting and indicated that they planned to
place the rooftop unit on the roof with an approximate 20 foot setback.
Motion carried 5 -0.
C. Authorize Police Chief to Begin Hiring Process for New Officer:
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved
to permit the Police Chief to begin the process of hiring an additional
officer.
Mayor Beaudet moved to amend the process to direct that Councilmember
Abrahamson be involved in the hiring process. Motion failed per lack of a
second. Councilmember McComber stated she thought the City Council
could talk about that when the Police Chief comes back to council.
Main motion carried 5 -0.
D. St. Croix River Crossing — Parking Lot: Councilmember Abrahamson,
seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to eliminate the City's portion
of the parking lot. Councilmember Swenson requested Phil Barbatsis
come forward and give his comments on the parking lot issue since it
affects his business the most. Phil Barbatsis of Phil's 'Para Hideaway
come forward and stated that the plan for the lot has changed several times
of the past few months.
City Administrator Johnson provided the City Council with a list of items
that should be discussed if the City wishes to he an intermediary on the
project.
Councilmember Abrahamson, with agreement from the seconder of his
motion, withdrew his motion.
Jiin Zyduck, Plant Director at the Allen S. King Plant, stated that Xcel
Energy was interested in working with the parties on the issue. Jon Chiglo
of MnDOT stated that they were willing to meet with parties to help reach
an agreement that was acceptable to all parties.
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