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• 3:00 P.M., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28 2006
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was
called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers
Abrahamson, McComber and Swenson. Staff present: Administrator Johnson,
Police Chief Swanson, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Postler, and City
Planner Richards. Absent: Councilmember Doerr.
"Authorization to Hire Rink Attendants" and "City Trail Construction" were
added under New Business. "Approve 2007 Amusement License" added under
the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember
McComber, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 4 — 0.
II. Department /Council Liaison Reports:
A. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the last
meeting was held on December 14 with several items moving forward
for Council consideration. The next meeting is scheduled for January 11,
• 2007. There are no new applications so the meeting will focus on the
Comprehensive Plan review.
B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson stated that the Parks
Commission did not meet in December. The next meeting is scheduled
for Monday, January 22, 2007.
C. Cable Commission: Nothing to report.
D. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet on January 11, 2007, 7:00
p.m. at the Conservation District office.
E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: None.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
Recycling Award. Administrative Secretary reported that Ken Balfanz of 5617
Ozark Avenue North was chosen to receive the Recycling Award.
Mayor Beaudet discussed Xcel Energy property tax reduction impacts to
communities and to the state as a whole.
IV. Consent Agenda:
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A. Approval of Bills & Investments
B. Approval of City Council Minutes — November 28, 2006
C. Approval of City Council Minutes — December 12, 2006
D. Approve Kern Center Pond Expansion Final Payment Request from Park
Construction
E. Approve 3` Payment for Oakgreen Avenue Utility Improvements
F. Approve Annual Transfers
G. Approve Resolution Increasing Mileage Reimbursement for 2007
H. Approve Pay Request #4 for DNR Construction
I. Approve Change Order #5 for Burschville Construction, Inc. for Nova
Scotia Ave. and Norwich Ave. Street and Utility Improvements
J. Approve Payment Request #5 for Novak Ave. N. and Norwich Ave. N.
Utility and Street Improvements
K. Approve 2007 Amusement License
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved
to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0.
V. Public Hearings:
• None
VI. Old Business:
A. Annointments to the Citizen Committee for the Comprehensive Plan,
Update /Discuss Committee Process and Participation
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to appoint citizen representatives as recommended and with the
addition of Bill Selb. Carried 4 — 0.
Brief discussion was held concerning the process for Comprehensive Plan
review. City Planner Richards suggested a kick -off meeting with City
Council, Planning Commission and Citizens Advisory Committee
members in attendance to discuss the process.
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber,
moved to begin the January 11, 2007 Planning Commission meeting with
a joint worksession at 6:00 p.m., subject to Planning Commissioners'
availability. Carried 4 — 0.
B. Goodwill Industries — Conditional Use Permit /Site Review /Pre & Final,
Plat Review
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• City Planner Richards noted that any approvals given would be contingent
upon the recording of the plat. Planner Richards also noted revisions that
were made to the site plan based on input from residents at Pondview
Condominiums. Planner Richards reviewed the Planning Commission
recommendations and conditions of approval.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson,
moved to adopt the Resolution approving the application. Roll call vote
taken. Carried 4 — 0.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson,
moved to vacate the cul -de -sac as depicted on the plat, contingent upon
recording of the plat. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0.
VII. New Business.
A. 2007 Council Meeting Dates
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson,
moved to reschedule 2007 meeting dates: December 25 moved to
December 27 at 3:00 p.m.; cancel 1 meeting of June, July and Au�ust;
• move the February 13 to February 6 and move the November 13
meeting to November 6 Carried 4 — 0.
B. Establish 2007 Board of Appeals and Equalization,
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to schedule the 2007 Board of Appeals and Equalization for April
10, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Carried 4 — 0.
Councilmember Swenson requested that staff send a notice to residents or
include an announcement in the spring newsletter.
C. Interim Use Permit — Stillwater Motors — Flags
City Planner Richards reviewed the request for the installation of five
flags and poles at Stillwater Motors. Planner Richards noted that the
ordinance requires a time limit and suggested a limit of ten years.
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to adopt the Resolution approving the interim use permit. Roll call
vote taken. Carried 3 — 0 — 1, Councilmember McComber abstained.
D. Planned Unit Development, Concert & General Plan Review and Minor
Subdivision — WATE Office Complex
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City Planner Richards reported that the proposed structures are very
similar to the existing structures in the development. Planner Richards
reviewed the proposal for construction of two office /warehouse and one
storage building, noting that the Planning Commission recommended
approval with very few comments or issues. Mayor Beaudet added that
the City should require Brown's Creek Watershed District approval.
Mayor Beaudet also stated that cross easements for utilities and driveways
would be needed.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to
approve the Resolution with additional requirements for Brown's Creek
Watershed District Approval and cross easements for utilities and
driveways. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0.
E. Mr. David Kott — Conditional Use Permit — Gara2e Expansion,
City Planner Richards reviewed the request to allow for expansion of a
garage that would exceed the total square footage allowed and reduce
front and side yard setback requirements. Planner Richards noted that
some existing features of the property are currently non - conforming and
that the applicant was requesting the addition to make the home disability
accessible.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber,
moved to approve the Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit.
Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to waive
City fees for the project. Carried 4 — 0.
F. 2006 Fund Balances & Transfers Out
Finance Director Holst reviewed projections for 2006 budget surpluses,
noting that the surplus was mainly due to an increase in permit fees and
fines collected. Brief discussion was held concerning transfers of the
surplus funds.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to transfer funds as recommended by the Finance Director and
schedule a worksession prior to the next City Council meeting to discuss
the unallocated funds. Carried 4 — 0.
G. 2007 Water and Sewer Rate Studv
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Finance Director Holst reviewed the study and recommended increasing
water rates to assist with saving funds for water tower rehabilitation. No
sewer increase was needed.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to adopt
a Resolution authorizing 2007 water rate increases as recommended by the
Finance Director. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0.
H. Authorization to Hire Rink Attendants
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to
authorize hiring rink attendants as needed. Carried 4 — 0.
I. City Trail Construction
City Administrator Johnson reviewed upcoming trail projects and
suggested that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare plans and
specifications for the upcoming projects.
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber,
moved to direct the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for
city trail projects. Carried 4 — 0.
VIII. Adiournment.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to adjourn at
3:52 p.m. Carried 4 — 0.
Respectfully submitted, Approved as to Content and ,
4 Jie John on David Beaudet
Administrative Secretary Mayor