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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 7,2010
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p,m, Present were Mayor Myser, Council members Erickson, Hedberg and
Millar, City Manager Boyles, City Attorney Pace, Public Works Director/City Engineer Albrecht, Water Resources
Engineer Bintner, Community Development and Natural Resources Director Parr, Assistant City Manager Meyer,
Communications Coordinator Peterson and Administrative Assistant Green, Councilor Keeney was absent.
PUBLIC FORUM
The Public Forum is intended to afford the public an opportunity to address concerns to the City Council. It will be
no longer than 30 minutes in length and each presenter will have no more than ten (10) minutes to speak, Items to
be considered on the agenda may be addressed at the Public Forum unless they have been or will be the subject of
a public hearing or public information hearing at the City Council, the Economic Development Authority (EDA), the
Planning Commission, or any other City Advisory Committee within the foreseeable future, Forum items are also
restricted to City governmental topics rather than as a platform for private agendas, Matters that are the subject of
pending litigation are not appropriate for the Public Forum, The City Council will not take formal action on Public
Forum presentations,
City Manager Boyles explained the concept of the Public Forum.
Comments:
Dan Smith, 16484 Sage Way NW, commented on the dates for calculation of sewer rates and encouraged the City
move the deadline date from May 20,
Chip Isaacson, 4207 Quaker Trail, stated the outlet from Prior Lake is on his property and there is a ravine behind
his house where erosion occurs during storm events with silt going into the lake. Stated there are contractors and
landscapers on site at this time and believes erosion issues could be addressed with lesser cost if a repair is
undertaken with them while they are on site, Commented that the City and Watershed seem to be in disagreement
about the ravine repair and responsibility for it.
Erickson: Offered a motion to direct staff to look into the water runoff issue,
Millar: Seconded the motion,
Boyles: Commented that typically the Council does not take action on a forum topic, but rather directs staff to
place it on a future agenda for discussion,
The motion was withdrawn,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Erickson requested the addition of a new business item regarding solution for the outlet channel erosion
issue raised at the forum,
City Manager Boyles requested addition of a new business item regarding the deadline date for calculation of
sewer rates; and also the addition of a Consent Agenda item to consider approval of a resolution approving the final
plat and development contract for Maple Glen 3rd Addition.
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MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS MODIFIED.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar, The motion carried,
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY ERICKSON TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 17, 2010,
MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED,
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar, The motion carried,
CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Boyles reviewed the items on the consent agenda,
A. Consider Approval of Invoices to be Paid,
B, Consider Approval of a Temporary Liquor License Extension for Basement Bar & Grill (June 26,2010),
C, Consider Approval of a Temporary Liquor License Extension for Basement Bar & Grill (July 17, 2010),
D, Consider Approval of Resolution 10-052 Approving the Final Plat and Development Contract for Maple
Glen 3rd Addition,
Councilor Erickson requested that item B, Consider Approval of a Temporary Liquor License Extension for
Basement Bar & Grill (June 26,2010), be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion,
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS MODIFIED,
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar, The motion carried,
Erickson: Queried the location of the stage and the directional set of the speakers to reduce the impact on nearby
residences,
Boyles: Replied the band will be located on north side of building with speakers directed toward the Basement Bar
and Grill.
Erickson: Clarified that hours of outdoor music will be up to 10 p,m,
Hedberg: Sought more clarification regarding location of band,
O'Rourke: Replied that the band will be set up north of the Basement Bar and Grill, near to Velishek's Auto, on the
Hwy 13 side, Stated that there are no residences within the 500-foot required notification boundary,
Erickson: Asked if the roadway will be closed,
O'Rourke: Replied that the road has been vacated and is now part of the parking lot.
MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY ERICKSON TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE
EXTENSION FOR BASEMENT BAR & GRILL (JUNE 26, 2010),
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar. The motion carried,
PRESENTATION
Presentation of CenterPoint Energy Community Partnership Grant.
Fire Chief Hartman explained the partnership grant program and introduced Larry Schulte of CenterPoint.
Schulte presented a grant in the amount of $2,500 to be used for a mobile data terminal for the Fire Department
first responder, Hartman explained how it the terminal allows communication directly with Scott County
dispatchers, GIS data, hazardous materials resources, etc, Noted that a grant was received from CenterPoint in
2008 also,
Comments:
Erickson: Thanked CenterPoint for this grant and their ongoing support,
Hedberg: Concurred,
Myser: Asked what was done before to provide connection to Scott County Dispatch,
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Hartman: Replied this will be making changes in the way the Fire Department operates by providing the ability to
get live data, Internet access, up-to-date information about handling of hazardous materials, etc,
Prior Lake Rotary Lakefront Jazz & Blues Festival July 10, 2010.
Assistant City Manager Meyer announced that the Rotary will be hosting a jazz and blues festival on July 10 and
introduced Rotary President Kyle Haugen, Haugen spoke about the Rotary Club and its mission, Explained
what the club does to meet its donation goals and that the Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival is being conducted as
a fundraiser, Listed the performers and described the deployment of the park areas for various activities,
Explained plans for transportation of people in and out of the park, emergency contingency plans and management
of alcohol sales, Introduced event coordinators,
Comments:
Millar: Asked about the activities the Rotary conducts in the community,
Haugen: Replied that the majority of funds donated by Rotary are used for community service such as the DARE
program, Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women, Habitat for Humanity, community gardens, etc,
Approximately $50,000 was donated in the Scott County area in the past 12 months,
Millar: Added that Rotary also purchased a DARE car for the City, Commented that Rotary representatives and
City staff have worked closely in the past few months on this event. Asked O'Rourke to address how traffic control
will be managed for the event.
O'Rourke: Described routes being established for bringing traffic in from out of town, signage, areas identified for
parking and cooperative efforts with SMSC,
Haugen: Added that shuttle buses will run between Lakefront Park and parking areas until midnight.
Millar: Noted that this event has no cost to City taxpayers, but is paid for entirely by the Rotary,
Hedberg: Prior Lake has a number of involved, private, non-profit organizations and Rotary is a leader among
them, This event will provide tremendous visibility for the City, Commented that Rotary has received a number of
corporation donations to help organize the event and make it successful.
Erickson: Asked about motorcycle parking,
Paul Perez: Replied that will be set up at Westwood School and there will be metal or wooden plates for
kickstands to avoid damage to asphalt.
Erickson: Asked if people using the community gardens will have access to the gardens that day,
Perez: Replied there is a plan to notify those individuals to take care of their gardens before 10 a,m, that day,
Meyer: Affirmed that notices will be sent to community garden members,
Erickson: Asked how inflatables will be handled,
Dave Card: Replied there will be an array of inflatables available and users will purchase wristbands to allow
access to that area,
Erickson: Asked if coolers will be allowed in the park,
Perez: Replied it is their hope that people will use the vendors on the site and that the Website for this event will
ask that no coolers, beverages, or pets be brought to the park during the event.
Erickson: Asked about the City's liability if a liquor license is granted,
Pace: Replied the event coordinators will have to have proof of dramshop insurance. City will not have liability,
Erickson: Expressed concern that this first time event appears it will draw a large crowd and he does not know if
the organizers are prepared for that.
Myser: Believes this will be a great event for the Rotary and the City, Impressed with the planning and preparation
that has been done, Asked how it will be handled if 15,000-20,000 people arrive, or it is extremely hot or damage is
caused to the City park,
Shaun Naya: Replied that plans are made to get people back to their vehicles if needed and they will have the
SMSC emergency mobile unit which can give lead time in the event of inclement weather arising,
Haugen: Reiterated that plans are in place and contingencies to handle emergencies are planned.
Perez: Commented that the planning team has met with emergency service providers throughout the County,
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Presentation of Proclamation for Rotary Day on July 10, 2010.
Assistant City Manager Meyer presented the request to proclaim Rotary Day, Mayor Myser read the
proclamation and presented it to Rotary Chair Haugen,
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing on the 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Street Reconstruction Plan.
Public Works Director Albrecht explained that State Statute 475 bonding requires a public hearing which will be
conducted at this meeting, Noted that the CIP includes the long-term planning documents for the equipment
replacement plan, the park equipment replacement plan and the transportation plan, Described changes to those
documents in the past year such as the addition of police vehicles to the equipment replacement plan and changing
the seed money for the park equipment replacement plan that will eliminate an emergency contingency and reduce
the amount of reserve funds for this item, Reviewed the improvement projects identified for completion in 2011,
Reviewed the street reconstruction projects for 2011 through 2015,
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY MillAR TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING,
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar. The motion carried and the public hearing opened at 7:40
p,m,
Comments:
No person stepped forward to speak,
MOTION BY MillAR, SECONDED BY HEDBERG TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING,
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar, The motion carried and the public hearing closed at 7:41
p,m,
Comments:
Hedberg: Commented that the report highlights that the City's debt level is approximately $36 million which is
projected to decline over the next ten years by $6 million, Noted this does not include park improvements or large
scale fire equipment that would be taken to a referendum, Large scale investment has been made over the past few
years during a time of fast growth in the City, The build up of debt to support the build up of infrastructure will die
down, Several years ago, the City learned it was behind on infrastructure maintenance and that it would take more
than 30 years to reconstruct deteriorating City streets, Over the past few years there have been serious efforts to
achieve a sustainable, prudent plan to have safe, accessible streets that would last over a long term, Asked how
long, under the current plan, it will take to reconstruct and maintain a rotating program of street maintenance,
Albrecht: Replied it will take 17-18 years to have the streets reconstructed the first time and then the cycle to
rebuild them will be a 35-year cycle,
Hedberg: Stated that 70-75% of the funds proposed for this CIP plan are related to streets, sewer and water,
which is the core of the City's responsibility, Commented that the debt service for 2011 is already set as long-term
debt commitments to allow planning and bidding for street reconstruction projects have to be made before the
operating budgets are put together,
Millar: Commented that the proposed CIP for 2011 is $2 million less than 2010 and asked how the amounts of
expenditure were determined,
Albrecht: Replied that the five-year transportation dollars were "stretched out" by bumping a neighborhood project
out of the plan and shifting downtown priorities, Planning needs to be done before downtown projects are
undertaken, Need to deal with the issues on CR 21,
Millar: Clarified that the current park equipment replacement plan is at $100,000.
Albrecht: Affirmed, and added that after 2010 the amount will be reduced to $50,000 annually,
Erickson: Asked if water quality improvements afforded with the water treatment facility could lead to less
degradation of the water meters and allow for replacing just the batteries rather than the entire meter,
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Albrecht: Replied that meter replacement will be dictated by technology as the electronic components wear out
and money can be saved by replacing them rather than having follow-up service calls, Batteries come with the
electronic units,
Erickson: Asked about the feasibility of using surface water from a Burnsville quarry rather than building another
well.
Albrecht: Replied the City has only a couple of connections to bring water from other sources, Currently, at a
peak day, the City is pumping all of its wells all the time, We have the safety net of a reservoir; but when the towers
are drained, it can cause damage to the system,
Erickson: Commented that surface water would have to be treated before it comes to us,
Albrecht: Replied that we are getting ground water from Savage so the treatment is the same; whereas surface
water has a different Ph balance and issues with smell and taste can arise when the two are mixed,
Erickson: Asked how the potential CR 21 alternative route might affect the Arcadia project.
Albrecht: Replied that can be known later this year, but potentially some of the final work such as landscaping, etc,
would not be done, Noted the City has not bonded for that project yet.
Myser: Asked how many households are not on City water,
Albrecht: Replied it is less than 5% and they are in annexed areas on the periphery of the City where amenities
have not yet been extended,
Myser: Asked if those areas are queued on the CIP,
Albrecht: Replied that Mushtown Road is queued. Described other rural areas where the amenities are not
scheduled and they would likely coincide with development in those areas,
Myser: Commented that it is good the City is doing the planning to take care of the infrastructure, Struggles with
decisions on capital improvement without knowing the operating situation. Suggested that if the City is making
infrastructure improvements, it might have to let go of some of the other improvements,
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY ERICKSON TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE RESOLUTIONS FOR
APPROVAL OF THE 2011-2015 CIP AND STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN AT THE JUNE 21,2010 CITY
COUNCIL MEETING,
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar. The motion carried,
Public Hearing to Consider an Appeal to Presumptive Civil Penalties for Tobacco Sales to a Minor by B.K.
Shah dba Narayan Gas and Grocery.
City Manager Boyles described City Code Section 308 which regulates the sale of tobacco products and penalties
associated with violations of the Code, Explained that Narayan Gas and Groceries has had three violations in the
past 36 months where its employees received convictions, Explained the penalties that will be imposed, Stated
that the owner is appealing the penalty prescribed by ordinance,
Comments:
Hedberg: Asked the City Attorney to explain how Section 308,900, affirmative defense, is applied in this case,
Pace: Replied that the City does not have to deal with it since it does not move forward on civil violations until
adjudication takes place, The Court would have determined whether an offense occurred,
Hedberg: Clarified that this section would be relevant in the criminal proceedings that preceded this action,
Pace: Affirmed,
Myser: Queried whether Section 308,801 allows for an opportunity of interpretation of what the penalty should be,
Pace: Replied that the Council does not have much latitude, Commented that some might question why there is
an appeal if the presumptive penalty is license revocation, Stated that the due process element is the public
hearing and in any due process, findings of fact must be made as to what supports the Council's reasoning such as
what the ordinance provides and what has happened in Court. State Statute allows the City to adopt ordinance to
impose penalties it thinks appropriate, The Council adopted ordinance that it is more stringent than State Statute,
Listed the State Statute penalties for violations,
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MOTION BY MillAR, SECONDED BY ERICKSON TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING,
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar. The motion carried and the public hearing opened at 8:15
p,m,
Comments:
B. K. Shah, 16176 Main Ave SE, apologized for the mistake made by his employee stating it was a human error.
Spoke about new equipment installed to check identification for proper age, Believes it is working, Spoke of the
economic hardship of losing the license,
Millar: Clarified that the first electronic identification system that was purchased did not work,
Shah: Described the difficulties of using that system and errors that occurred with it.
Millar: Queried why the new system was not obtained sooner when they were aware there was a problem with the
first one, and that there would be revocation of the license with further violation,
Shah: Due to the cost. Stated he directed employees to take greater care in checking identification and he is
aware that they have done so and that they have declined sales to underage people,
Myser: Asked if any test was passed during the 36-month period,
Shah: Replied that testing is done two times a year and they have passed three or four times,
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY MillAR TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING,
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar, The motion carried and the public hearing closed at 8:27
p,m,
Comments:
Erickson: Commented that the Ruby system is a very impressive system and is like the one the Council intended
should be purchased back in 2009, Referred to minutes of the meeting from March 16, 2009, Stated that half of
the compliance checks in a three-year period failed, Ordinance specifically states how violations should be
handled, Supports revocation,
Millar: Believes in the sincerity of Shah and noted that the Council gave him a break last time and tried to drive the
point home that it was the last chance before losing the license to sell tobacco for two years, Concurred that the
new machine should have been purchased before the third violation, Stated this business is important to the
community and he feels badly, but believes the ordinance should be upheld,
Hedberg: Concurred there is no latitude in the ordinance, The progressive penalty system was established to help
the retailer correct the deficiencies and not result in a revocation of license, The owner chose to make the lesser
investment due to funds, and that was a risk the owner chose to take, Having a tobacco license is a privilege,
Disappointed that this happened, but will support the revocation,
Myser: Stated that even though Narayan Gas and Groceries passed two tests in the three-year period, there is a
pattern of behavior reflected that suggests a lack of willingness to take the necessary action to change, They had
three years to put a process in place to assure the product was sold legally, Clarified with the City Attorney the
language used in the ordinance.
Pace: Affirmed that State Statute gives rules of construction for how to interpret mandatory ordinance, and the
word "Shall" means mandatory.
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY ERICKSON TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION
INCLUDING FINDINGS OF FACT TO SUPPORT REVOCATION OF THE LICENSE FOR A TWO-YEAR LICENSE
PERIOD,
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar, The motion carried,
OLD BUSINESS
No old business was scheduled,
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NEW BUSINESS
Consider Approval of a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for the Prior lake Rotary lakefront
Jazz & Blues Festival
Assistant City Manager Meyer reviewed the need for a temporary liquor license for the lakefront Jazz and Blues
Festival. Explained that no Rotary member or City employee would receive financial gain from the event so no
conflict of interest exists,
Comments:
Hedberg: Believes this will be a great event. Noted that the Rotary has devised an elaborate, multi-step program
including training, for the alcohol sales portion and he feels satisfied that everything possible to minimize sales to
minors is being done,
Millar: Noted that no Rotarian is receiving financial gain from this event. Will support the event.
Erickson: Commented that this is the first occasion that the event has come before the Council. Concerned about
weather, the possibility of over-sized crowds and the Rotary's lack of experience with this kind of event. Will not
support due to those concerns,
Myser: Stated that proper planning has been done to put systems in place for all contingencies, Will support,
Pace: Commented on the agreement and its specificity to the Pavilion, Questioned whether there are provisions
that will be problematic,
Meyer: Replied those items are part of the lakefront Park Pavilion Reservation Policy which was attached for the
information of the Rotary, It is not the permit itself,
Hedberg: Commented on Erickson's remark that this topic had not come before the Council earlier noting that
such things as lakefront Days does not come before the Council either. Section 702 of the City Code refers to City
parks and the City Manager has the authority to use the parks as necessary, Expects that the event would be
coordinated with the City for the necessary support, but it does not need to come before the Council.
MOTION BY MillAR, SECONDED BY HEDBERG TO APPROVE THE TEMPORARY ON-SALE INTOXICATING
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE PRIOR LAKE ROTARY FOR SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2010,
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Hedberg and Millar. Erickson opposed, The motion carried.
Consider Approval of a Report Recommending Amendment to Prior lake City Code Section 1102.1103
Uses Permitted by Conditions Use (5) Restaurant, Clubs and lodges with Liquor.
City Manager Boyles spoke of the provision in the City Code regarding distance from any property in the Ruse
district. Gave examples of businesses in commercial zones, such as restaurants, that would not be allowed to
apply for a liquor license due to confusion in administering the existing ordinance, Commented that the ordinance
does not necessarily address where noise could be coming from such as parking lots or front doors; nor does it
address where the receptors would be,
Comments:
Hedberg: Stated that the Planning Commission and staff should focus on protections that should be achieved, get
public input and provide clarity, Agreed that focus could be on where there are entrances to buildings and parking
lots are as that is where noise would emanate from, Would like to see businesses find a way to develop in the
community, Seeks less ambiguity and more consistency in the codes,
Millar: Commented that the City needs to be mindful of the type of businesses we want to attract, especially in
areas that are near to residential properties, Restaurants where food is the priority, rather than a bar, would be
preferred,
Erickson: Added that a good example is the Cove,
Myser: Concurred with comments to have intent of the code clarified, as well as the opportunity to develop more
business in the City,
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MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AMENDMENTS TO THE
ORDINANCE FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AT A PUBLIC HEARING.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar, The motion carried,
Consider Approval of Two Resolutions: 1) Accepting proposals and Authorizing WSB to Provide Surveying
and Wetland Delineation Services; and 2) Accepting Proposals and Authorizing NTS to Provide Testing
Services for the 2011 Water Quality Maintenance and Retrofit Project.
Water Resources Engineer Bintner indicated this action is part of the ongoing maintenance of water quality
infrastructure, Stated a challenge is the changing level of service the City is required to meet as the regulations are
constantly changing, Explained how this project has potential opportunity for major grant funding,
Comments:
Millar: Asked what the overall water quality is,
Bintner: Replied that some of the trends for chlorides were getting worse, but there is a plan for water clarity and
the financial resources to improve it. Noted that efforts sometimes don't show results for several years,
Hedberg: Stated that the City is a lake community and the State programs are going to place future significant
requirements on it. Believes it is important to get on top of it and these first steps of selecting consulting services to
gather the information we need will, hopefully, prepare us to receive significant funding,
Erickson: Asked if an ordinance regarding coal tar will be needed,
Bintner: Replied that an ordinance regarding PAH will be needed.
Albrecht: Added that staff plans to bring any needed ordinance to the Council in July,
Erickson: Asked if the number of ponds the City needs to maintain will increase as the City annexes areas in the
Spring Lake Township,
Albrecht: Replied there are some ponds in those areas and as the City develops, alternative solutions besides
ponds will be sought to minimize long term liability,
Myser: Clarified bid information and asked how end results compared to base bids in past experience,
Bintner: The bid is structured so each service is based on a unit price. There may be opportunity to stop testing
based on results and save money if fewer tests are needed, Noted that last year's soil testing was close to the
assumptions made on the bid, Wetland delineation and surveying can be based on future design and how much
construction staking is needed, Explained that every wetland delineation has to be approved by the technical
evaluation panel and if it had to go back to the panel a second time, it could add cost.
Myser: Encouraged staff to continue pursuing money for cleaning up the two impaired bodies of water in the City,
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 10-053 AUTHORIZING WSB TO
PROVIDE SURVEY, STAKING AND WETLAND DELINEATION SERVICES FOR THE 2011 MAINTENANCE AND
RETROFIT PROJECT,
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar, The motion carried,
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 10-054 AUTHORIZING NTS TO
PROVIDE SOIL TESTING SERVICES FOR THE 2011 WATER QUALITY MAINTENANCE AND RETROFIT
PROJECT,
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar, The motion carried,
Outlet Channel Erosion Issue
Boyles: Stated the Council could direct staff to seek alternatives for solutions,
Erickson: Stated that Isaacson expressed urgency about the time frame for a solution,
Hedberg: Affirmed that Isaacson's concern was that contractor and the landscapers would be completing their
work in the next two-to-three weeks, after which repair would be more expensive,
Albrecht: Explained there are several issues involved including that the City agreed to pay $5,000 - $10,000 for
repairs, and was presented a bill by the Watershed for $30,000, Commented that the ravine right of way was taken
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by quiet title by adjoining residents and the drainage may not be a taxpayer issue to resolve, The erosion issue is
ongoing and believes the City Attorney should determine whether the City has a legal responsibility to be involved,
Suggested bringing a report back to the next Council meeting,
Millar: Commented that it seems the resident is left holding the bag,
Albrecht: Replied that the resident owns the property and it may be a naturally occurring event. The liability may
have been assumed by Isaacson when he took over the property, Much of the drainage is from his driveway,
Believes that whatever action is taken should provide proper protection for the City,
Millar: Commented that it seems that Isaacson had an agreement with the Watershed and they are now backing
out on the agreement.
Albrecht: Replied that staff has not seen the agreement so does not know if an agreement was made,
MOTION BY ERICKSON, SECONDED BY ERICKSON TO DIRECT STAFF TO RESEARCH AND BRING A
PROPOSAL TO THE COUNCIL FOR SOLUTION TO THE RAVINE/OUTLET CHANNEL EROSION ISSUE,
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar. The motion carried,
May 20 Deadline for Sewer Rate Calculation
Albrecht: Commented that staff is in the process of compiling a new program for sewer rates and this could be
incorporated into that.
OTHER
Community Events
Hedberg: June 3 was the first of free, weekly Concerts in the Park,
Myser: Offered birthday greetings to Public Works Director Albrecht. Congratulated residents who received
awards in Bridge,
ADJOURNMENT
With no further comments from Council members, a motion to adjourn was made by Erickson and seconded by
Millar, With all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 9:32 p,m,
Frank Boyles, City Manager
Charlotte Green, Administrative Asst.
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