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4tivivESOlA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
August 10, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Hedberg, Councilors Keeney, McGuire,
Morton and Thompson, City Manager Boyles, City Attorney Johnson, City Engineer/Inspections Director
Poppler, Public Works/Natural Resources Director Gehler, Community and Economic Development Director
Rogness, Finance Director Uram, Accounting Manager Erickson, Fire Chief Hartman, Police Chief Elliott, and
Administrative Assistant Green.
PUBLIC FORUM
City Manager Boyles reviewed the process for the public forum and explained that items subject to public
hearing are not eligible for discussion on the public forum.
Comments:
Lloyd Erbaugh, 17291 Marshfield Lane, made comments about volunteerism in the community and events
that can be held because local organizations, businesses and the City work together. Complimented the City
for engaging its citizens. Thanked the Rotary, Chamber, sponsors and businesses for supporting Lakefront
Days.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Thompson requested addition of a new agenda item to discuss development of a response letter
to the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community request to place
lands in trust.
City Manager Boyles stated item 9B should be removed as it is not fully prepared for action.
MOTION BY THOMPSON, SECOND BY MORTON TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS MODIFIED.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye _, _, _, 07
Nay ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Abstain ❑ 0 0 0 0
Absent ❑ 0 0 0 ❑
The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MOTION BY MCGUIRE, SECOND BY THOMPSON TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 27, 2015
MEETING AS PRESENTED.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye _, _, _,
Nay ❑ ❑ 0 0 0
Abstain 0 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Absent ❑ 0 0 0 ❑
The motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Boyles reviewed the items on the consent agenda.
A. Consider Approval of Claims Listing
B. Consider Approval of A Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Between the City,
County, Shakopee and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
C. Consider Approval of Resolution 15-127 Waiving Platting Requirements for the Subdivi-
sion of Property Located at Gateway Street and Franklin Trail
D. Consider Approval of the June 2015 Treasurer's Report
E. Consider Approval of Resolution 15-128 Accepting the Improvements for the Eagle Creek
Estates Development
F. Consider Approval of 2nd Quarter 2015 Investment Report
MOTION BY MCGUIRE, SECOND BY THOMPSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRE-
SENTED.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye 114 _, _ _ _,
Nay ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 0
Abstain 0 0 ❑ 0 0
Absent 0 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
The motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
No presentation was scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Water Street
Restaurants Group LLC dba Charlie's on Prior
City Manager Boyles reviewed the report on this topic dated August 10, 2015. Noted that the background
check has been completed and all taxes and monies required for issuance of the license have been paid.
Johnson: Clarified the scope of public hearing noting that this hearing is not intended to revisit the various
land use approvals that have occurred with respect to this property.
McGuire: Asked if this action includes the findings of the conditional use permit.
Johnson: Replied the property already has the conditional use permit and that does not need to be revisited
in this request for licensure.
MOTION BY MORTON, SECOND BY MCGUIRE TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye
Nay 0 0 ❑ 0 0
Abstain 0 0 0 0 0
Absent 0 0 ❑ 0 0
The motion carried and the public hearing opened at 7:12 p.m.
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Comments:
A member of the audience expressed his desire to speak to item 5E. City Manager Boyles reviewed the
agenda report briefly explaining that the City accepted ownership of a number of infrastructure items and the
item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda. This is not action with respect to the commercial devel-
opment.
No member of the public stepped forward to speak about this public hearing.
Morton: Asked if there were any outstanding issues with other properties owned by this company.
Elliott: Replied that part of the approval process is a background check on all of the owners. No concerns
were found.
Keeney: Stated the ordinance amendment approved had restrictions of limited hours of service for the patio
area and asked if that could be part of the liquor license. Asked if any infraction of hours of service would be
part of the zoning ordinance or the liquor license.
Johnson: Suggested incorporating the amendment for restricted hours of service into this approval and any
infraction would apply to both the ordinance and the liquor license.
MOTION BY THOMPSON, SECOND BY MORTON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE
RESOLUTION 15.129 GRANTING AN ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR WATER STREET
RESTAURANTS LLC DBA CHARLIE'S ON PRIOR.
MOTION BY KEENEY, SECOND BY MCGUIRE TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THE RE-
STRICTION ON HOURS OF SERVICE IN THE PATIO AREA AS APPROVED WITH THE ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT.
VOTE ON Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
AMEND-
MENT
Aye _,
Nay ❑ ❑ 0 0 0
Abstain ❑ 0 0 0 ❑
Absent 0 ❑ 0 0 0
The motion carried and the amendment passed.
VOTE ON Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
ORIGINAL
MOTION
Aye ® _, ,_
Nay 0 0 ❑ 0 0
Abstain 0 0 0 0 0
Absent 0 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
The motion carried and the public hearing closed at 7:19 p.m.
7B Public Hearing to Consider Approval of the 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)and
Street Reconstruction Plan; and Consider Approval of Two Resolutions Relating to the Capital Im-
provement Program
1. Approving the 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Program
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2. Approving the Street Reconstruction Plan
Accounting Manager Erickson, Public Works and Natural Resources Director Gehler and City Engi-
neer 1 Inspections Director Poppler presented the report prepared for this item dated August 10, 2015.
PowerPoint was used to provide information about the multi-year plans included in the Capital Improvement
Program and the fiscal impact of the CIP per household.
Thompson: Asked why some of the projects in the transportation plan were moved to other years.
Poppler: Responded that two projects were moved a year into the future because of the fiscal pressure they
created on the water and sewer funds.
MOTION BY MCGUIRE, SECOND BY THOMPSON TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye
Nay 0 0 0 0 0
Abstain ❑ 0 0 ❑ 0
Absent 0 0 0 ❑ ❑
The motion carried and the public hearing opened at 7:38 p.m.
Comments:
Arlene Strand, 5116 Cedar Ave So, Mpls. Owns property in Prior Lake. Expressed desire that the Stem-
mer Ridge Road be approved as part of the CIP project as the infrastructure work needs to be done before
development can occur.
Wes Mader, 3470 Sycamore Trail, thanked Council stating they are overworked and underpaid. Under-
stands a 10% levy increase has been asked for next year and that the rationale is to catch up to inflation.
Provided statistics on national inflation rate. Commented on the costs and funding sources of the multiple
plans in the CIP and cautioned that the monies approved for the CIP roll into the tax levy. Commented on his
meeting with the Metropolitan Council Chair and his statement that there was no way that the city would re-
ceive penalties if they failed to develop the orderly annexation area. Encouraged the Council to vote against
the CIP and direct the staff to prepare a CIP which would have a zero tax increase.
Naomi Panek, 3031 Maple Drive, stated she lives in Spring Lake Township and her neighborhood wants to
be annexed to the City and receive City improvements. Related experience of neighbor wanting to move and
being unable to sell their property due to required septic system improvements and the inability to comply.
Suggested annexation be considered for 2018. Stated that Scott County indicated that they could hold off on
the sewer replacement requirements if the neighborhood is slated to receive improvements. Asked that the
twelve homes in the area be considered for annexation.
Lloyd Erbaugh, 17291 Marshfield Lane, commented that parks like ours don't grow on trees, and what the
City is building is of sound quality and not inexpensive. Supports the CIP presented tonight stating it is good
for all residents and for the City's future. Expressed alarm at comments of naysayers. Commented that
budgets evolve with the needs of the community. Related his own property tax payments stating that he is
. paying the same amount that he paid in 2009 and believes that average homeowner property taxes are gen-
erally having the same experience.
Pat Heaney,4642 Pleasant Street SE, supports parks, roads and improvements. Believes there is need for
more constructive debate. Agreed the Council's work and time is underpaid. Asked that work sessions be
recorded.
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Keeney: Stated his desire to discuss several points on the transportation plan: Expressed concern that the
150th Street project is costing more than expected. 1) Stemmer Ridge Road is expensive and he feels con-
sternation over the negotiations with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community(SMSC). Regarding
whether the Metropolitan Council will fine the City, explained that the infrastructure is intended to serve the
orderly annexation area defined by agreements with township. Noted that annexation agreements and other
plans are used as a record for various agencies and allows planning for infrastructure. Costs of expansion
comes from trunk funds that are paid into by developers as they develop the land. Stated he does not have a
problem funding the project if it is not be assessed to anyone except future development, but the cost of the
water and sewer infrastructure has to be done in advance so developers can move forward. 2) Rolling Oaks—
staff has had indications that there is interest in proceeding with that development. 3) Proposed that the Du-
luth Avenue/Hwy 13 intersection project be moved to a future year due to the cost and lack of consensus on
what should be done. 4) Recognizes that there will be impacts to Arcadia/Colorado/Pleasant when Main
Avenue closes, but does not see it as high priority and would like to wait for developer funding.
McGuire: Commented that 15 to 20 years ago, the Council decided to "kick the can down the road" and now
the City is facing projects that should have been done on a regular basis in previous years. Commented that
the Rolling Oaks project will not cost any money if we don't do it; and the Arcadia project could be pushed
back to let some future Council worry about it, but he believes the projects should be done. It is a lot of
money, but should not be left for future Councils.
Hedberg: Noted that the debt service levy for 2016 is locked in based on the 2015 CIP. Noted that one rea-
son for this amount of proposed expenditure is that the Council worked to keep the tax levy down for about
five years. The resulting 2014 tax levy was less than the 2007 tax levy while inflation accumulated to 16%
during that period of years. It was the thing to do at the time because of the recession and a desire to pro-
vide relief to residents, but now it must be dealt with. Noted that staff has been directed to not defer street
reconstruction, and when reconstruction is done appropriate maintenance allows streets to last 50-70 years.
Addressed Mader's comment regarding fines by the Metropolitan Council when communities try to suppress
development. Agreed the infrastructure needs to be completed for the annexation areas. Supports the pro-
posed CIP.
Thompson: Clarified that monies approved for the CIP are not spent until the project comes before the
Council in the future.
Gehler: Replied that the CIP is a planning document, but the 2016 projects will be incorporated into the
budget. As projects come up for completion, they will follow the process for public hearings, approval, etc.
Thompson: Supports maintaining the City's assets, but believes new projects should be considered about
whether they are really needed. Have to make choices and live within the budget. Concurred with Keeney's
comments.
Keeney: Clarified he favors slowing on expansion projects, not reconstruction projects. Believes in mainte-
nance and is willing to prioritize safety over convenience.
Johnson: Noted that the resolution for approving street reconstruction includes bonding.
MOTION BY KEENEY, SECOND BY MORTON TO REMOVE THE DULUTH AVE/HWY 13 PROJECT
FROM THE 2016 CIP.
Hedberg: Stated this project was scheduled because the State has programmed funds to replace the signal.
Poppler: Affirmed that the State anticipated funding a new signal in 2015, which has been delayed to 2016.
Hedberg: Asked the result of taking it off the CIP.
Poppler: Replied the State can replace the signal and if the City decides to expand Duluth Avenue later, we
will have to replace the signal at our expense. The State programmed $200,000 for the signal replacement.
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McGuire: Believes Duluth Avenue is a safety issue with a majority of drivers taking an illegal left turn. There
are many near accidents and that will not get better as it gets busier. Supports a delay for one year if the
State will hold its funds for us, but cannot support postponement longer than that.
Keeney: Commented there was some discussion of reducing cost by reconstructing medians and under-
stands that the State does not want to do that. There has been opposition from the business owners about
the median. Believes there are multiple reasons not to do this project as designed and it does not seem to be
a high priority project.
Boyles: Sought clarification about whether there are contractual obligations with MnDOT on this intersection.
Poppler: Replied there are no contractual obligations, but the City indicated agreement on it and monies
have been expended to have consultants design it. Delaying it again could incur relationship problems.
McGuire: Commented that the State requires the median. Believes the project should remain in the CIP.
Morton: Does not see urgency on the Duluth project and questioned whether safety measures could be pro-
vided with barriers or increased attention to ticketing left turn offenders.
Hedberg: Attention needs to be paid to both safety and commercial interests of business owners. There are
not enough lanes exiting the intersection. Does not favor delaying the project.
Keeney: Asked if the project could be removed for now while we continue to negotiate for a less expensive
design.
MOTION BY MCGUIRE, SECOND BY KEENEY TO AMEND THE MOTION TO LEAVE THE DULUTH AVE/
HWY 13 INTERSECTION PROJECT IN THE CIP AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO LOOK FOR OPTIONS TO
CUT COSTS THAT MNDOT WILL SUPPORT.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye _, _, 0 0
Nay 0 ❑ ❑ _,
Abstain ❑ 0 0 0 0
Absent ❑ 0 ❑ 0 0
The motion carried and the amendment passed.
MOTION BY KEENEY, SECOND BY MORTON TO CHANGE THE FUNDING SOURCES FOR THE COLO-
RADO/PLEASANT PROJECTS TO BE SIMILAR TO THE ARCADIA PROJECT (DEPENDENT UPON DE-
VELOPMENT).
Hedberg: Stated it is the City's responsibility to do the Arcadia extension. Will support if the project remains
in the CIP because there will be future opportunity to debate.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye
Nay 0 0 0 0 0
Abstain 0 0 ❑ 0 0
Absent 0 0 0 0 0
The motion carried and the amendment passed.
MOTION BY MCGUIRE, SECOND BY KEENEY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 15-130 ADOPTING THE
TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND THE STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN AND APPROVING THE ISSU-
ANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
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Aye ® ® ❑
Nay 0 0 0 0
Abstain 0 0 0 0 0
Absent 0 0 ❑ 0 0
The motion carried.
MOTION BY MCGUIRE, SECOND BY HEDBERG TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE
RESOLUTION 15-131 APPROVING THE 2016-2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AS AMENDED
BY PREVIOUS MOTIONS.
Keeney: Stated he does not believe the size and scope of the water treatment building has been discussed.
Expressed concern about funding from the water funds and the impact on water rates. Believes existing cus-
tomers are paying for the capacity to serve expanded areas of the City.
Gehler: Commented that the 2004 water plan identified next improvements and the cost has been calculated
and inflated. Noted that water storage and an additional well is planned.
Morton: Clarified that three wells are expected to be added.
Gehler: Affirmed and commented on the needed for redundancy and that one of the wells (Well 10) has
been delayed with the SMSC water use agreement.
Hedberg: Asked how many wells were added from 2002 to 2012.
Gehler: Three.
Hedberg: Reiterated that Well 10 was delayed in anticipation of the joint water agreement.
Keeney: Asked if it makes sense to shift more of the funding to the trunk fund.
Gehler: Trunk fund contribution is at this amount so there would be money in the trunk fund. The plan looks
at incremental increases to fees in the trunk fund.
Hedberg: Asked if costs can be managed to better balance with future developments so growth pays for it
rather than existing rate payers.
Erickson: Replied they have done so.
Morton: Commented that it is a 22% increase over five years.
Keeney: Proposed having it come from trunk fund. Asked if it would be part of the bonding.
Erickson: Replied it would be included in annual debt service.
Gehler: As future development comes on line, those fees would support payment on the bond.
Boyles: Asked Council to give general direction so staff would have opportunity to work on the numbers.
Keeney: Wants bulk of added capital to be paid for by added expansion of the City. Half could be paid for by
future customers.
Erickson: Noted that rate increases are supporting capital improvements for the transportation plan also.
Thompson: Commented that voting yes on the CIP will incur a tax levy increase and would like more discus-
sion on it during the next work session.
Hedberg: Replied that the CIP has been discussed several times at work sessions.
McGuire: Feels there was good discussion and he is informed enough to vote on it.
Morton: Has the same objections with the CIP that she had during the work sessions. Has sufficient infor-
mation to make a decision, but does not support it.
Keeney: Feels informed and brought his concerns as amendments.
Morton: Asked the age of the maintenance building requiring roof repairs.
Gehler: It was built in 1996 and there are significant leaks in the shop and office area. It can be postponed
to next year.
Morton: Questioned why the life expectancy of the roof was not greater.
Boyles: Replied the City is required to take low bids and often doesn't get the best.
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Hedberg: Asked the impact of postponing the parking lot for Fire Station No. 1 another year.
Hartman: Replied there is pavement degradation and the asphalt buckles, especially during the winter. A
layer of silt below the pavement causes problems. The project can be postponed by patching, but eventually
the parking lot will have to be rebuilt.
Keeney: Some of the bonding could be delayed to another year if the projects are postponed.
Erickson: Affirmed.
MOTION BY KEENEY, SECOND BY MORTON TO AMEND THE CIP TO POSTPONE THE FIRE STATION
NO 1 PARKING LOT AS WELL AS ANY OTHER PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY STAFF TO SMOOTH OUT
THE EFFECTS OF BONDING.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye
Nay 0 ❑ 0 0 0
Abstain 0 0 0 0 0
Absent 0 0 0 0 0
The motion carried and the amendment passed.
Morton: Asked about the need for the building permit software and cartegraph software.
Poppler: Building permit software allows us to take credit cards and online permit requests. Would reduce
some redundancy in data entry and allow customers to apply and pay for permits online.
Morton: Asked if there will be annual licensing and software updates.
Poppler: Replied that a program has not yet been selected.
Morton: Asked if out-sourcing has been explored.
Poppler: Replied that some building permit programs are on a cloud and would not require another server.
Morton: Asked if it would allow redeployment of personnel.
Poppler: Replied there would be the possibility of discontinuing a part-time seasonal position, but noted the
City is growing and currently we have 100 permits more than last year.
Keeney: Commented on proposed improvements to Campbell Lake Park scheduled for 2025 and suggested
that is likely to change.
Hedberg: Believes that will be driven by development.
Keeney: Asked the cost of the equipment replacement plan.
Gehler: Replied the annualized cost is$800,000. Noted that bringing on a tandem truck and two dump
trucks is scheduled.
Erickson: Noted that the monies projected for the technology plan are reflecting the entire plan, not just the
cost for building inspections software.
Poppler: Asked if the Council had direction regarding Naomi Panek's request for annexation of Maple Drive.
Hedberg: Believes they are not in the annexation plan and would have to petition the City and pay the cost.
Suggested communicating that to the Maple Drive residents.
Keeney: Commented that he is glad the City has long-range plans. It takes a lot of thinking and allows the
Council to see what it takes to sustain assets on a long-range basis.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye ® 0 0
Nay 0 0 0
Abstain 0 0 0 0 ❑
Absent 0 0 0 ❑ ❑
The motion carried, and the public hearing closed at 9:35 p.m.
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OLD BUSINESS
No old business was scheduled.
NEW BUSINESS
9A Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending Section 301 of the Prior Lake City Code Relating to
Liquor
Police Chief Elliott provided the report on this item dated August 10, 2015. Commented that it was under-
taken due to requests from businesses that wanted an 8:00 a.m. Sunday opening time following legislative
changes. The entire section of the Code was reviewed to determine if other legislative changes could be in-
corporated at the same time.
MOTION BY MORTON, SECOND BY THOMPSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 15-132 APPROVING
THE SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 115-21 AND ORDERING THE PUBLICATION OF SAID SUM-
MARY; APPROVE ORDINANCE 115-21 AMENDING PART 3 OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE BY
AMENDING SECTION 301 RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSING AND REGULATION; AND APPROVE
ORDINANCE 115-22 AMENDING PART 1 SUBSECTION 106.600 OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE
WHICH ESTABLISHES THE CITY FEE SCHEDULE BY AMENDING THE FEES RELATING TO LIQUOR
LICENSING AND REGULATION.
Morton: Asked if there will be unintended consequences and whether other communities are experiencing
any issues.
Elliott: Replied this does not reflect much change and just puts Sunday the same as all other days of the
week.
Keeney: Asked if there are other changes to the effect of the ordinance regarding penalties, etc.
Elliott: Penalty matrix remains the same.
Johnson: Noted the taprooms and brew pubs now included in the ordinance are substantive additions;
and there are four new types of licenses that will be available,
Thompson: Asked if any problems can be anticipated.
Elliott: Replied the establishments tend to be small and there have not been issues in other communities.
Hedberg: Suggested this ordinance change might attract businesses into town that people would like.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye
Nay 0 0 0 0 0
Abstain 0 0 0 0 0
Absent ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
The motion carried.
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9C Letter for Proposed Fee to Trust
MOTION BY THOMPSON, SECOND BY MORTON TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A
LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO THE TRIBE'S APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
(BIA) TO BE DELIVERED AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME BASED ON: 1)ARGUMENTS USED IN THE
PAST THAT WERE ACCEPTED BY THE BIA AS CAUSE FOR EARLIER TRUST REJECTION; 2)THE
FACT THAT A 2009 SUPREME COURT DECISION SPELLS OUT THAT TRIBES NOT RECOGNIZED
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UNDER U. S. JURISDICTION IN 1934 DO NOT QUALIFY TO PLACE LAND INTO TRUST UNDER THE
INDIAN REORGANIZATION ACT; AND, 3) PROBLEMS CREATED WHEN THE CITY HAS TO "LEAP-
FROG" OVER TRUST LAND TO PLAN AND COMPLETE THE CITY'S WATER AND STORMWATER
SYSTEMS.
Keeney: Agreed that a response should be prepared in a timely fashion. Believes staff and attorney help
to craft that response will be needed and this topic should be the subject of a work session or subcommit-
tee.
MOTION BY MCGUIRE, SECOND BY HEDBERG TO HAVE KEENEY AND HEDBERG SERVE ON A
SUBCOMMITTEE TO CRAFT A RESPONSE.
Morton: Suggested a friendly amendment to the motion to conduct this during a work session and include
the City Attorney at the work session. Suggested that past requests and City responses to those requests
be reviewed also.
McGuire and Hedberg agreed to the friendly amendment.
Keeney: Suggested that feedback be solicited and brought to the work session from organizations such as
the Metropolitan Council to learn their perspective of what happens when plans are changed due to actions
taken by the SMSC or other government entities. Commented that a previously drafted letter outlined im-
pacts of the fee to trust request and that should be brought to the work session also.
Johnson: Sought clarification of the perceived impact of the Metropolitan Council.
Keeney: Replied that it impacts the City in that there are obligations that we can no longer fulfill; and be-
lieves the Metropolitan Council should be notified and allowed to respond to the fee for trust request as
well,
McGuire: In many ways the Metropolitan Council is not considered a governmental entity and he wonders
if they are notified of fee to trust requests.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye Z ® Z Z Z
Nay ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Abstain 0 0 0 0 0
Absent 0 0 0 0 0
The motion carried and bring the topic to a work session passed.
OTHER BUSINESS I COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Hedberg: Stated two fabulous community events have occurred in the past few weeks—the Rotary Lake-
front Music Fest and Lakefront Days. Thanked everyone involved.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business brought before the Council, a motion to adjourn was made by Morton and seconded
by Keeney. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
Frank Boyles, City Manager
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