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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 18, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Myser, Council members Erickson, Hed-
berg, Keeney and Soukup, City Manager Boyles, City Attorney Pace, Fire Chief Hartman, Streets and Utili-
ties Supervisor Wiita, Parks and Fleet Supervisor Friedges, Interim City Engineer Poppler, Building and
Transportation Services Director Kansier, Finance Director Erickson, Community Development and Natural
Resources Director Parr, Assistant City Manager Meyer and Administrative Assistant Green.
PUBLIC FORUM
The Public Forum is intended to afford the public an opportunity to address concerns to the City Council.
The Public Forum will be no longer than 30 minutes in length and each presenter will have no more than
ten (10) minutes to speak. Topics of discussion are restricted to City governmental topics rather than pri-
vate or political agendas. Topics may be addressed at the Public Forum that are on the agenda except
those topics that have been or are the subject of a scheduled public hearing or public information hearing
before the City Council, the Economic Development Authority (EDA), Planning Commission, or any other
City Advisory Committee. The City Council may discuss but will not take formal action on Public Forum
presentations. Matters that are the subject of pending litigation are not appropriate for the Forum.
Comments:
Dave Evans, 5665 Birchwood Avenue NE, stated his intent to make comment about striping on Crest
Avenue.
Myser: Stated that item has been subject to a public hearing and is not eligible for comment on the public
forum.
Sharon Howard, 6750 Rustic Road, indicated she had a petition signed by property owners and associa-
tion members in the Boudin's Bay area. She referred to the DNR permit for the docks and expressed con-
cerns about the currently installed dock believing it will cause a decrease in property value, increased pollu-
tion in the bay, increased erosion of shoreline and congested boat traffic. Stated she has contacted both
the DNR and the City for help and plans to present the petition to the DNR.
John Farmer, 6807 Boudin Street, distributed pictures to the Council of pollution in the bay area as well
as a list of violations he believes have occurred. Read the violations and stated he believes residents
should have had opportunity to give consent for additional docks and that was not done. Stated he wants
to know that the appropriate processes for granting the permit were followed.
Renee Schmidt, 527 Vista Ridge Lane, Shakopee, stated she purchased Waters Edge Marine last fall
and completed all documentation requested and believed she followed all steps necessary for the dock
permit. Stated she wants to be a good neighbor, has worked on cleaning up the area, improving the park-
ing lot and plans to add bathroom and garbage facilities. Asked the neighbors to give them a chance to
make it a better place. Stated that Your Boat Club is only one of their customers and most of the boaters
leasing dock space are experienced people on the water. Stated the DNR approved the dock design but
she is open to reconfiguring the dock.
Jason Bruestle,14376 Lois Avenue, asked the Council to look at the dock before making any decisions.
Ray Fortman, 6606 Rustic Road, stated he moved there last summer and noticed that when the water
level is low, it is difficult to get in and out of the bay; and when the boat traffic backs up, it is in front of his
house.
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com
Boyles: Commented on current lake levels and noted that at 904' the entire lake is a no wake zone. En-
couraged all boaters to keep wakes down to reduce erosion. Stated that the permit for the slips is issued
by the DNR and the City is not the appeal body for decisions made by the DNR. Stated that the City is will-
ing to host a meeting between the residents and the DNR if they choose to meet to see what can be done
to address the issues. Suggested it may be unreasonable to expect the docks to be removed, but perhaps
they can be realigned.
Parr: Stated she is working with DNR representative Craig Wills to try to set up a meeting some evening.
Myser: Suggested the residents give a copy of the petition to Parr and encouraged residents to meet with
the DNR to see if a resolution can be found.
RECESS
The meeting recessed at 7:34 p.m. to allow people to exit the Chambers.
RECONVENE
Mayor Myser reconvened the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Soukup requested that New Business item 10E, an explanation of the water bill, be add-
ed to the agenda.
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECOND BY SOUKUP TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS MODIFIED.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
MOTION BY ERICKSON, SECOND BY KEENEY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 4, 2011
MEETING AS PRESENTED.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. 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 Treasurers Report.
C. Consider Approval of Building Permit Summary Report.
D. Consider Approval of Animal Control Services Report.
E. Consider Approval of Fire Department Report.
F. Consider Approval of Resolution 11.044 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement
for Bids for the 2011 Street Overlay Project (11 -013).
G. Consider Approval of Resolution 11 -045 Authorizing Final Payment to Bituminous Roadways, Inc. for Street
Improvements for the Bluffs of Northwood Meadows.
H. Consider Approval of Resolution 11.046 Authorizing Bolton and Menk to Provide Construction Observation
Services for Developer Installed Improvements.
I. Consider Approval of Resolution 11.047 Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Sign a Master Sub-
scriber Agreement Between the Office of State Court Administration and the City of Prior Lake, and Approv-
ing the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Prior Lake on Behalf of its Prosecuting
City Attorney, the Scott Joint Prosecution Association.
Councilmember Erickson requested that item 5A be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
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MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECOND BY SOUKUP TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS MOD-
IFIED.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
Erickson: Noted that there are several instances on the Invoices to be Paid that show payment to the
League of Minnesota Cities. Stated that there is a New Business agenda item to approve an insurance pol-
icy renewal with LMCIT and questioned whether that discussion needs to be held before approving the in-
voices for payment.
Boyles: Replied that the items on the Invoices to be Paid are for workers compensation and the New
Business agenda item will be for property and liability.
MOTION BY ERICKSON, SECOND BY KEENEY TO APPROVE ITEM 5A, INVOICES TO BE PAID.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
PRESENTATION
No presentation was scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARING
No public hearing was scheduled.
OLD BUSINESS
Consider Approval of a Report on the Sand Point Park Parking and a Resolution Directing Staff to
Re- stripe Crest Avenue.
Interim City Engineer Poppler displayed the area of Crest Avenue considered for striping. Reviewed the
history of Council and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee consideration of striping and past issues with
parking around the DNR boat access. Reviewed options for alleviating pressure on parking in the neigh-
borhood. Stated that parking concerns were considered by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)
and provided statistics about Crest Avenue such as width, traffic count, posted speed, etc. Reviewed a
summary of research about Sand Point Park noting that previous City Council actions, the DNR Agreement
and the Lake Access Study do not impact whether or not Crest Avenue should be striped. Stated that the
TSAC recommends parking only on the east side of Crest Avenue, no trailer parking on Crest, a count of
users and parking in Sand Point Park and undertaking a cost/benefit analysis of no parking fees in Sand
Point.
Comments:
Keeney: Recalled that last year the TSAC considered striping Crest Avenue since it was due for re- striping
and the cost incurred to re- stripe in a fashion to accommodate parking would be minimal; and it could alle-
viate parking pressure on residential streets in the area, reduce speeds and improve safety. Noted there
are existing sidewalks for pedestrian traffic. Acknowledged there was some concern about charging a
parking fee in Sand Point and believes there is a tradeoff between charging a fee and generating funding
for staffing the Park. Asked why there should not be parking on the west side of Crest Avenue.
Poppler: Replied that parking on the east side would keep the pedestrians on the Park side of the street
so they would not have to cross.
Keeney: Stated he does not have a concern about the capacity of Sand Point Park. Generally supports
the recommendation stating this action would help the swimming beach area and would not increase usage
of boat access for the Lake. Stated the Park is popular for people with kids and he feels some concern that
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a parking fee would push people away from parking in the Park and move them out to parking on the
streets. Suggested a compromise of a parking fee just for holidays and weekends.
Erickson: Concurred with Keeney's remarks. Stated the City should continue to encourage usage of
Watzl's Beach to take some of the pressure off Sand Point.
Soukup: Asked if this would compromise use of Crest Avenue by snowmobilers.
Poppler: Responded that the snowmobile trail is on the west side of Crest Avenue.
Soukup: Commented that the Park is city -owned and should be readily available to the public. Believes
the recommendation for striping Crest will be a safe way to get people to the Park. Believes it would be ac-
ceptable to charge a parking fee for weekends and holidays, otherwise supports no fee.
Hedberg: Supports the proposal to stripe on one side of Crest Avenue. Supports no fee for parking during
the week. Believes there are benefits to having an attendant on staff during weekends and holidays so
supports a parking fee for that time frame. Suggested eliminating trailer parking in the Park and having a
park and ride from downtown.
Myser: Commented on the DNR statistic that Prior Lake has heavier usage than most metro lakes and
asked for clarification of that.
Poppler: Replied that the average of boats per acres is one of the highest in the metro area.
Myser: Asked if it is known if all of the trailer parking spots are being used.
Poppler: Replied that the DNR parking lot on Sand Point has 15 stalls and they are all used on busy
weekends, and people are parking on the other side of CR 42.
Myser: Asked if the park usage survey to be conducted by the Parks Advisory Committee would explore
trailer usage. Asked if the DNR parking lot is having problems with other vehicles taking the trailer sites.
Poppler: Replied that the DNR is trying to curtail usage by other vehicles with signage.
Myser: Asked if the survey will try to ascertain if the users are from Prior Lake or from elsewhere in metro
area.
Poppler: Responded the survey is intended to learn the count of users rather than where they are from.
Myser: Concurred that the proposal seems to be the best option, provides more safety, is the lowest cost
to implement and will be easy to change if it is not satisfactory. Supports having a parking fee only week-
ends and holidays.
Hedberg: Asked if there is any way to limit the number of boats. Expressed concern that people park on
the Vierling property and walk in. Believes the lake is a public resource and supports making it available to
the public; however, there should be reasonable limits. Believes ways to limit boat access should be ex-
plored. Asked if there is any ability to limit the number of boats that are dropped at the DNR access.
Poppler: Replied we cannot limit the number of boats on the lake, but can eliminate parking stalls.
Myser: Replied he is not comfortable with eliminating trailer parking stalls as the lake is a public resource
and it seems to be busy only on the holidays. Believes that eliminating trailer parking stalls in the Park
would just push parking into other areas.
Boyles: Commented that the Council seems to be in consensus on parking fees for holidays and week-
ends; and the remaining questions are whether we can learn where users are from by checking license
plates, and whether we should change the 15 DNR trailer stalls to 30 car stalls.
Erickson: Stated he would like to not change any of the trailer stalls at this time, but rather reconsider in a
year to learn whether it was effective to have the additional parking on Crest and the eliminated parking
fee.
Keeney: Added that the park utilization study could include parking counts. Recommends learning why
Watzl's has low utilization.
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECOND BY ERICKSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 11.048 DIRECTING
STAFF TO STRIPE THE SAND POINT PARK SIDE OF CREST AVENUE FOR PARKING, RETAIN A
PARKING FEE AT SAND POINT PARK ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS AND ELIMINATE ON WEEK-
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DAYS, AND HAVE STAFF AND THE TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT USAGE AF-
TER THE 2011 SEASON FOR COUNCIL REVIEW BEFORE THE 2012 SEASON.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
Consider Approval of an Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Coal Tar Based Sealer Products.
Interim City Engineer Poppler reviewed past Council discussion on whether or not to regulate coal tar
based sealer products in the City. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) in coal tar based sealers in
higher percentages than in asphalt based sealants. Stated that the City will not be eligible for grant money
to clean up contaminated soils and ponds unless it adopts an ordinance that prohibits the use of coal based
sealers. It appears there will be no statewide initiative to ban coal tar based sealers this year.
Comments:
Erickson: Supports the ordinance. Believes the benefit is eligibility for grant money, the possible reduction
of additional PAHs in the water system and the possible reduction in clean up costs.
Poppler: Affirmed that the waste which has PAH has increased disposal costs. Three of the City's holding
ponds have been found to have PAH.
Keeney: Will support.
Hedberg: Favored having the State take the lead in legislation, but it has not. Will support.
Soukup: Will support. PAHs come from our properties and affect the environment of the community.
Myser: Asked when the ponds that have PAH will be cleaned.
Poppler: Replied that the City has delayed cleaning those ponds due to high cost of disposal and instead
cleaned other ponds to maximize the budget.
Myser: Stated his discomfort that there is not a complete solution and there may be unintended conse-
quences such as people administering sealer more often. Wants to retain the ability to be able to apply for
grant funds and would prefer to wait for the State to take the lead. Feels he does not have enough informa-
tion to vote in favor of prohibition.
Keeney: Commented that if future studies determine there is no cause for concern, the ordinance could be
repealed. Believes the Council should err on the side of caution that these are expensive and dangerous
chemicals.
Myser: Agreed that it is undesirable to have PAH in the ponds and lakes, but every ordinance has an im-
pact. This will impact businesses and the solution may be worse.
Erickson: Noted that this ordinance is written to not allow coal tar at all so companies will have to use oth-
er types of sealer that does not contain PAHs.
Pace: Noted that all asphalt sealers contain PAH, but of a lesser concentration.
MOTION BY SOUKUP, SECOND BY ERICKSON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 111.03 PROHIBITING
THE USE AND APPLICATION OF COAL TAR SEALANTS IN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE.
VOTE: Ayes by Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. Myser voted nay. The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Approval of a Resolution Adopting the Comprehensive Financial Management Policy.
Finance Director Erickson reviewed the proposed Policy. Stated that Ehlers and Consultants have re-
viewed and are supportive of it. Noted that GASB 54 requirements will become effective for 2012 and
those requirements should be incorporated into the Policy by then. Stated that bond rating agencies place
more reliance on fund balance policies when they have been formalized by the governing agency.
Hedberg: Excellent document. Stated that the general fund reserve balance has been targeted at 45%
for several years and analysis supports that 45% is still the appropriate target. The proposed Policy adds a
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monitoring and reporting section to report the status of fund balances each year so the fund balance target
will be reviewed and potentially amended each year.
Soukup: Agreed that the targeted level of fund balance reserve will be brought up annually and can be
changed as necessary. Will support.
Erickson: Supports the 45% target.
Keeney: Questioned whether 45% is the initial reserve amount.
J. Erickson: Replied that a 45% minimum is a point at which the replenishment option is enacted if the re-
serve drops to that percent. Noted that it is measured on the December fund balance.
Keeney: Commented that the language refers to maintaining a minimum of a 45% fund balance and he
would support striking the word "minimum" (on page three). Agrees it is good to have a policy to spell out
the conditions and it also has criteria for the use of excess reserves. Stated the proposed Policy demon-
strates process and consideration that the Council is recognizing there are specific types of expenditures
that are appropriate.
Myser: Agreed this is a good financial plan but disagrees with the target of 45% for the reserve. Believes
the primary driver of that is cash flow, but history shows a 30% reserve is what is really needed. Would
have prefer not to hold as much as 45% of funds.
Hedberg: Stated a point was made about the range of the target and noted that prior to year 2000 the City
ran fund reserve balance between 26% and 43 %. Provided statistics of previous year reserves and states
he supports the annual reporting.
Myser: Reiterated that he has not seen evidence in history that shows the need to carry so much reserve.
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECOND BY ERICKSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 11 -049 ADOPTING
THE COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICY.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
Consider Approval of a Resolution Allocating the 1213112010 Cash Balance Between the Water Fund
and the Sewer Fund.
Finance Director Erickson described alternative ways of analyzing and allocating water and sewer costs.
Stated that the chosen methodology will determine how and when to change water and sewer rates.
Comments:
Hedberg: Commented that MCES charges have already been separated from the sewer charges.
J. Erickson: Affirmed that the MCES sewer charges have been separated from the City sewer charge,
and the decision was made to separate the water and sewer fund into two separate funds. Staff and audi-
tors are preparing the annual reports for 2010 and this decision is needed to complete the reporting.
Hedberg: Will support a 50 -50 split for now. When the rate study is presented to the Council in June, he
will request that the fund split be confirmed so it is part of the decision for establishing the rate plans.
J. Erickson: Concurred that at the time of rate analysis, it may be desirable to transfer funds one way or
the other.
Soukup: Will support 50 -50 now with further discussion at the time of the rate study.
Keeney: Supports 50 -50.
Erickson: Supports 50 -50 adding that both funds must be sustainable.
Myser: Supports 50 -50.
MOTION BY KEENEY, SECOND BY SOUKUP TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 11 -050 ALLOCATING THE
12 / 31/ 2010 CASH BALANCE BETWEEN THE WATER FUND AND THE SEWER FUND IN EQUAL
PORTIONS.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
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Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the 2011 Insurance Policy with the League of Min-
nesota Cities Insurance Trust. (LMCIT)
Finance Director Erickson stated this policy is in place through 2012, but a decision should be made
about the deductible. Research shows the City incurred liabilities reaching the higher deductible amount
twice in the past ten years.
Comments:
Keeney: Stated he generally supports a higher deductible believing it encourages more responsibility
from people to be concerned about their own actions. Asked if a higher deductible would it be charged
back on a departmental basis; and asked how staff can be encouraged to take care of things and not have
accidents.
J. Erickson: Responded that the public works department has policies in place to look at safety and loss
control and there are opportunities for staff to explore other opportunities about that. Stated that an amount
for accidents is not factored into the budget. When the City experiences no accidents, money is credited to
us. Small accidents are not turned in for a claim.
Erickson: Supports a $30,000 deductible noting that the difference in premium is nearly the same as the
additional savings in liability.
Soukup: Supports the higher deductible.
Hedberg: Asked for the history of the last ten years.
J. Erickson: Responded that in two of the past ten years, the City reached $40,000 in liability.
Hedberg: Based on ten years of history, supports going to a $40,000 deductible.
Myser: Asked what the liability account holds.
J. Erickson: $116,000.
Myser: Asked if part of the reserve is intended for accident coverage.
J. Erickson: Replied it would be defined as being intended for catastrophic and disaster - related events
rather than a vehicle accident.
Myser: Asked for clarification of what the insurance covers.
J. Erickson: Replied it covers claims about land use issues, open meeting violations, auto accidents,
property damage, hail damage, etc.
Pace: Stated it is her understanding that the LMCIT covers the cost of defense, but not for damages a
court could award.
Hedberg: Suggested deferring the item to more fully understand what the insurance covers.
Pace: Concurred there is a need to understand what the liability means.
J. Erickson: Recommended moving forward with the policy. Stated she could get more information re-
garding liability specifics and the Council could amend the policy if desired. It is desirable to move forward
so everything is in place with the League to keep current coverage and change the deductible; and the dis-
cussion of issues relating to specific coverage on liability could be considered as a separate item.
Myser: Supports a $40,000 deductible.
Keeney: Supports the highest deductible.
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECOND BY KEENEY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 11.051 AUTHORIZING
THE 2011 INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL WITH THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE
TRUST (LMCIT). Amending aggregate deductible to $40,000.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
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Consider Approval of Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Fire Relief Association Bylaws.
City Manager Boyles reviewed the proposed changes to the bylaws: correcting changes; addressing
movement of on -call members to full -time employee status; and, addressing firefighters who return to ser-
vice and receive credit towards a pension for past service. Fire Relief Association Treasurer Joe Zieska
was in attendance.
Comments:
Hedberg: Stated that the amendment proposes an individual would have to stay for another ten years.
Zieska: Stated that any new member must accrue ten years of service to be vested. Intent was to have
any returning member also serve ten years to be vested due to liability issues. Described the pension fund-
ing and the time it takes to build the amount to cover the liability.
Hedberg: Will support.
Soukup: Stated the City should take care of people who take care of us. Will support.
Erickson: Will support. Thanked firefighters for their volunteerism.
Keeney: Asked if it would it be easier to pay the first ten years at the old rate and the second ten years at
the new rate.
Zieska: Replied that State statute was amended in 2009 and this is in compliance with the statute.
Keeney: Will support.
Myser: Believes the proposed amendments are well thought out and will support.
MOTION BY KEENEY, SECOND BY SOUKUP TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 11 -052 APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE PRIOR LAKE FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
Water Bill
Councilmember Soukup stated that many residents have expressed concern about their water bill and
seeks more explanation on how rates are calculated. Would like to direct staff to provide more transparen-
cy by showing how charges are broken out.
Comments:
J. Erickson: Stated that the components of the bill include water rates, sewer rates, CFAC, stormwater
charge, etc.
Soukup: Suggested that a mock -up of a bill showing a definition of each line and what rate applies to each
line could be placed on the Website so the public could see it and have a better understanding of what they
are being charged for.
Hedberg: Will support.
Erickson: Will support. Asked if the information should be sent out with the water bills.
J. Erickson: Responded that the information about the segregation of the sewer charges is on the back of
the bill. Believes Soukup is seeking more explanation of the calculation of the different charges.
Erickson: Believes part of misunderstanding is that new residents did not have charges broken out on the
bill from their previous city, and now they do.
J Erickson: Agreed that cities charge for utilities differently. Prior Lake does not show rates, just con-
sumption and charges so residents do not see how it was calculated. Stated that staff can provide a mock-
up of a bill and perhaps some generic calculations to show how it is calculated.
Erickson: Asked if there is anything on the bill that explains the different rates for low vs. high consump-
tion.
J. Erickson: Replied that could be explained.
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Keeney: Agreed people should know when their use kicks into the high rate usage. Does not know if that
can be split out on their bill. Favors this as long as there is no increase to the printing and postage.
J. Erickson: Responded that the current card does not have room for any additional charge breakouts.
Stated she hopes to implement changes to the billing in 2011; which will change the postage rate, but will
also provide opportunities to send other information from the City out to the public.
Myser: Will support. Asked if it would be more appropriate to do this after the anticipated water billing
changes.
Soukup: Suggested 30 days.
Erickson: Suggested that part of the discussion when changing water billing would be to allow people to
choose receiving their bill by email rather than in the mail.
J. Erickson: Agreed that is direction we are going.
MOTION BY SOUKUP, SECOND BY HEDBERG TO DIRECT STAFF TO PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION
OF THE WATER BILL ON THE WEBSITE WITHIN THE NEXT 30 DAYS.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Community Events
Hedberg: Encouraged residents to hike the Jeffers Pond trail now that it is complete. Commented on sig-
nage to keep dogs leashed stating he noticed a sign that said "no domestic animals" had been removed.
Reminded everyone that the nature preserve area was donated and has been designated as a conserva-
tion easement area. Stated that Jeffers Foundation gifted the land, the trails, the bridge and kiosk in ex-
change for the land to be preserved and non interference with the natural wildlife. Requested that all re-
spect the law to not have domestic animals on the trails.
Keeney: Stated that April 19 City Council work session is cancelled.
Myser: Stated the lake level is at 903.7 and asked boaters to be careful of wakes which can cause ero-
sion. Reminded boaters to stay 150' from shore.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further comments from Council members, a motion to adjourn was made by Hedberg and
seconded by Keeney. With all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Frank Boyles, City Manager Charlotte Green, Administrative Asst.
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