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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda & Minutes 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 REVISED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA January 2,2007 6:00 p.m. City'~~llmm City Council Applicant Interviews Time to be determined 1. CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. 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. Items to be considered as part of the Council's regular agenda may not be addressed at the Public Forum. Topics of discussion are also restricted to City govemmental topics rather than private or political agendas. The City Council will not take formal action on issues presented during the Public Forum. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 18, 2006, MEETING MINUTES 5. CONSENT AGENDA: Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non- controversial are included as part of the Consent Agenda. Unless the Mayor, a Councilmember, or member of the public specifically requests that an item on the Consent Agenda be removed and considered separately, Items on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion, second and a roll call vote. Any item removed from the Consent Agenda shall be placed on the City Council Agenda as a separate category. A. Consider Approval Of Invoices To Be Paid. B. Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amendment with Respect to Dangerous Dogs. C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving a Joint Powers Agreement for the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force. D. Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving Full and Final Payment to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for 2005 Street Improvement Project. E. Consider Approval of the 2007 Fee Schedule. 6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA 7 . PRESENTATIONS www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Execute the City's Standardized Professional Services Agreement with Wunderlich-Malec Engineering System Services for the Electrical Design and Construction Management Services for Athletic Field Lighting at Ryan Park. B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Enter Into a Cooperative Agreement with Scott County for Phase II Construction of South bridge Crossings Transit Station. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Approval Of An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map to Designate Property as Stonebriar Planned Unit Development and a Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat to be known as Stonebriar. B. Consider Approval of Resolutions Authorizing the Purchase of 1) Anti-ice Prewet Equipment, and 2) One Valve Operator. C. Consider Approval of a Report Regarding Park Land Property Encroachments. D. Consider Approval of an Appointment of a Councilmember for the Period of January 16, 2007, to December 31,2007. E. Consider Approval of Appointments to 2007 Boards, Commissions and Committees. 11. OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS A. Community Events. 13. ADJOURNMENT City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2006 Draft CALL TO ORDER Present were Mayor Haugen, Councilmembers Dornbush, Erickson LeMair and Millar, City Manager Boyles, Assistant City Attorney Burns, Public Works Director/City Engineer Albrecht, Parks and Fleet Supervisor Friedges, Finance Director Teschner, Police Chief O'Rourke, Planning Director Kansier, Communications Co- ordinator Peterson 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. Speakers receive a maximum of ten minutes; less if there are more than three speakers. Items to be considered as part of the Council's regular agenda may not be addressed at the Public Forum. Topics of discussion are also restricted to City governmental topics rather than private or political agendas. The City Council will not take formal action on issues presented during the Public Forum. City Manager Boyles reviewed the concept of the public forum. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY LEMAIR TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 4, 2006, MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair 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 Treasurer's Report. C. Consider Approval of Building Permit Reports. D. Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report. E. Consider Approval of Fire Call Report. F. Consider Approval of Resolution 06.212 Accepting Quotes and Authorizing the Mayor and City Man- ager to Execute the Standardized Construction Contract for Well NO.8 Appurtenant Equipment and Site Work. G. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Expenditures for Construction Materials for the Comple- tion of Jeffers Ponds Park Picnic Shelter and Shepherd's Path Park Gazebo. H. Consider Approval of Resolution 06.213 Approving a Combined Preliminary and Final Plat and Devel- opment Contract for South Lake Village. I. Consider Approval of 2007 Cigarette License Renewals. J. Consider Approval of Resolution 06.214 Authorizing Payment of Excess Tax Increment For Waterfront Passage Business Office Park to Scott County. www.cityofpriorlake.com 1 Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2006 Draft K Consider Approval of Resolution 06.215 Adopting a Website Link Policy that Regulates Which Entities can be Linked Through the City's Website, Such as Non-profit and Governmental Agencies. L. Consider Approval of Resolution 06.216 Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Execute the City's Standard Professional Services Agreement with Hay Dobbs for Development of Downtown Illus- trated Design Guidelines. M. Consider Approval of Resolution 06.217 Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Execute the City's Standard Professional Services Agreement with Ehlers & Associates to Provide Redevelopment and Financial Advisory Services for Redevelopment of Blocks 2 and 4. N. Consider Approval of 2007 Renewal Massage Therapy Licenses. O. Consider Approval of Body Art License Renewal for Jerome DeLeon. P. Consider Approval of a Body Art License Alex Morse. Councilmember Erickson requested that item 5G, Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Expendi- tures for Construction Materials for the Completion of Jeffers Ponds Park Picnic Shelter and Shepherd's Path Park Gazebo; and 51, Consider Approval of 2007 Cigarette License Renewals, be removed from the consent agenda. MOTION BY DORNBUSH, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS MODIFIED. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. Erickson: Stated he would like discussion about where and when the City decides to put facilities in the parks and whether bathrooms are included. Believes the picnic shelters without bathrooms are not used. Queried how it is determined whether bathrooms or portable bathrooms are placed at a park. Friedges: Replied that prior to 2003 picnic shelters were placed in neighborhood parks if a recreation pro- gram was conducted at that park. Results of a 2003 park study recommended amenities that made sense in a 5-7 acre park, and that study is used as a guideline for planning neighborhood parks. Shelters are built to approximately 800-square-feet. Adding restrooms would need an additional 400-square-feet to accommodate handicapped accessibility. Erickson: Asked if a unisex handicapped restroom is a possibility. Friedges: Replied that he would have to research that and it would reduce the additional needed space to 200-square-feet. Noted that the probable cost of a 400-square-foot bathroom facility would bring the cost of the shelter to about $75,000, and placing plumbing into an existing shelter could be $20,000 to $25,000. Commented that portable bathrooms are placed in parks that have summer recreation programs or are used by PLAY for summer baseball. At this time, portable restrooms in other parks are not budgeted. Erickson: Commented that, for example, the Northwood neighborhood park does not seem to meet the crite- ria for a shelter. Dornbush: Asked if Park and Recreation programs are held there. Friedges: Believes there are not. LeMair: Suggested the shelter was built before the study. Erickson: Summarized his belief that it makes sense for a park to have a shelter and portable bathrooms if recreation programs are conducted there; and if a park does not meet the criteria for bathrooms, then perhaps there should not be a shelter either. Noted that the two parks identified in the proposed resolution do meet the criteria. 2 City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2006 Draft Erickson: Commented that three of the establishments requesting tobacco licenses failed an inspection. Asked if quarterly inspections were a possibility. O'Rourke: Responded that it could be done, just is not budgeted for. Stated that two compliance checks were conducted in the spring and fall of this year because Scott County provided some grant funding. Also, the grantor trains and hires the under-age persons who participate in the compliance checks. Reviewed the tiered ramifications of noncompliance. Erickson: Asked if only one tobacco compliance check is conducted unless the City receives supplemental funding. O'Rourke: Replied it was likely that two would be conducted in 2007. Erickson: Asked the cost to do an inspection. O'Rourke: Replied that it consisted of the officer's salary and the under-age person's stipend and expenses. Erickson: Noted he is thinking of tobacco compliance checks rather than alcohol. O'Rourke: Reviewed the penalties for selling or giving tobacco to someone under age. Estimated that to- bacco compliance checks would likely be $500 per occurrence. Erickson: Stated he would like to have staff consider the possibility of quarterly inspections. Haugen: Concurred and directed staff to give overview of the current ordinance and proposed changes and costs associated with it. Noted the report could include how many tobacco and alcohol licensed facilities are in Prior Lake. O'Rourke: Noted that two establishments opted to not renew tobacco licenses for next year; and, that it takes a failure of inspection as well as a conviction in court to generate a fine from a person that is charged. Erickson: Asked if the person is charged or the business. O'Rourke: Replied that the clerk is charged with the sale and business is given a penalty. MOTION BY DORNBUSH, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 5G, CON- SIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 06.224 AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FOR THE COMPLETION OF JEFFERS PONDS PARK PICNIC SHELTER AND SHEPHERD'S PATH PARK GAZEBO; AND, 51, CONSIDER APPROVAL OF 2007 CIGARETTE LICENSE RENEWALS. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. PRESENTATION Dangerous Dog Ordinance. City Manager Boyles reviewed past discussion about the ordinance. Police Chief O'Rourke explained the definition of potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs and compared the Prior Lake ordinances to those of Burnsville and Savage. He explained Minnesota Statutes regarding dangerous dogs and noted that three or four complaints are received annually. He also explained the appeals process that is provided in the ordi- nance. Commented that thus far two dogs have been determined to be dangerous and were put down. Comments: Millar: Asked if the liability insurance of $50,000 is on the dog or the household. O'Rourke: Replied that the if a dog bites and is classified as potentially dangerous or dangerous, the Police Department would require the owner to get a letter from the insurance company that they know the dog is on the property and that the insurance will be applied to any damages caused by the animal. 3 City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2006 Draft Haugen: Stated that the liability is part of a homeowner's policy and questioned whether $50,000 is ade- quate. Believes it should be increased to $300,000, and believes an insurance company would not invite that additional claim. Millar: Concurs with $300,000. Questioned why an owner would want a dangerous dog on the property. Understands that a dog becomes part of the family, but if it would harm a person or another person's dog it should not be allowed in City limits. O'Rourke: Noted that state statute allows the owner the right to register the animal and meet the criteria to own a dangerous dog. If there is a second incident, then the City could have dog removed or put down. Millar: Reiterated that he would like to see liability insurance increase to $300,000. Dornbush: Concurred. Haugen: Stated the surety bond should be $300,000 also. LeMair: Concurred. Erickson: Agreed with the increase to $300,000 and noted that the ordinance does not allow prejudice by breed but that the dog has to actually display the tendencies. Also stated that dogs should not run loose in public parks, but owners should take them to the dog parks. Haugen: Summarized direction to staff to change the ordinance to require $300,000 for liability and surety bond and clarify the page three language of "reasonable person" vs. "responsible person." O'Rourke: Commented on the growth of the community and the need for people to use the dog parks for exercising their animals. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing to Consider Approval of a Resolution Establishing the Development Program for De. velopment District No.6 and Establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 6.1 and the Proposed Adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefore (Shepherd's Path Senior Housing). Economic Development Director Snook described the Shepherd's Path Senior Housing project and ex- plained they are seeking three million dollars in TIF to be used to keep rents at an affordable rate. Explained that a public hearing was not properly posted earlier in the year regarding this topic and is requesting the Council to conduct a public hearing at this time. MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY LEMAIR TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried and the public hearing opened at 6:54 p.m. No person stepped forward to speak. MOTION BY ERICKSON, SECONDED BY LEMAIR TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried and the public hearing closed at 6:55 p.m. Comments: All Councilmembers expressed support of the project. MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY DORNBUSH TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 06.218 APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.6 AND THE 4 City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2006 Draft ESTABLISHMENT OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT 6-1 WITHIN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.6. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Consider Approval of a Resolution Postponing a Decision on the Need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Ryan Contracting Conditional Use Permit Pursuant to Minnesota Rules 4400.1700, subpart 2B. Planning Director Kansier asked for a deferral of a decision on the need for further environmental review for the Ryan Contracting conditional use permit to January 16, 2007, in order to allow the staff and consultant time to go through comments. Comment has been received from SMSC stating that the EAW has not satisfac- torily addressed the new information. Comments: LeMair: Sought clarification of the process. Noted the EAW was completed and asked when an interpreta- tion of that would be given. Kansier: Replied that would be presented along with the comments received and suggested responses. LeMair: Asked if the comments would have a bearing on what the staff recommendation is. Kansier: Affirmed. Stated that by law there is a 30-day period to make a comment on an EAW and that the City needs to respond to all comments. As part of the response, it must be determined whether there is need for further review. LeMair: Stated the City needs time to review comments and decide what they mean. Supports the extra 30 days. Erickson: Believes it is a knee jerk reaction to support the second alternative. States Ryan has been trying to mine there for years and the only reason things have changed is because the SMSC changed them with additional building. LeMair: Stated a judge decided it has changed. Kansier: Confirmed that a judge decided a secondary EAW would be desirable. Erickson: Reiterated that the reason it is changed is because new homes were put up in an area where they knew the mine was but built the homes anyway. Then the SMSC stated it has changed and wants the zoning changed. Believes the Council should declare that it is not necessary due to a comment from a judge. Stated that if the rest of the Council believes a decision should be deferred 30 days, he will go along with it. Millar: Since we have already done the EIS, believes there is no reason to not wait 30 days. Seems logical to be sure we are clear on what everyone is saying. Dornbush: Empathized with Erickson comments, but agrees the Council should wait another 30 days to make sure. LeMair: Noted that Erickson stated the SMSC put homes near the location and commented that the City has placed a new church there as well as senior assisted living. Stated the community has changed and evolved even though this mine is there and it isn't only a single piece that has changed. Haugen: Agreed he would like the 30 days for comprehensive review. Noted other new entities such as the YMCA and Safe Haven for Youth in the area. Believes the City needs to analyze the EAW. MOTION BY DORNBUSH, SECONDED BY LEMAIR TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 06.219 OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL DEFERRING A DECISION ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET FOR THE RYAN CONTRACTING GRAVEL AND MINING OPERATION VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dombush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. 5 City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2006 Draft Consider Approval of a Resolution Determining Lowest Responsible Bid and Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Enter into a Contract for the Purchase of: 1) One new 100.foot Articulating Aerial Platform Fire Truck, and 2) One new 1500 GPM Fire Pumper Truck. City Manager Boyles described the processes of developing specifications and soliciting bids for the articu- lating aerial platform truck, and explained that some costs could be offset by allowing the manufacturer to use the truck for demonstrations after it is built. Boyles indicated that the aerial platform is a replacement for a 26- year-old vehicle. The funding for the vehicle is provided through the referendum. E-One provided three bids. The low bid is in the amount of $925,500. Funds over the $900,000 allotted are drawn from the Fire Station No.2 budget. The vendor will be asked to use the truck as a demonstrator for one to two months which would save the City $2,500 per month. Comments: Dornbush: Asked if the City would have use of the truck during the demonstration period. Boyles: Responded that the manufacturer would have it, but it would only be used for demonstrations. Millar: Assured that even though the referendum for the truck was for $900,000, the additional cost of $25,500 will be used from the Fire Station No.2 portion of the referendum rather than the City's operating budget. Sames: Confirmed. Erickson: Clarified that the additional $25,500 was to bring the truck to the specifications identified by the City. LeMair: Asked when the truck would be ready. Boyles: April 1 ,2007. Sames: Noted that there will be space in the existing fire station to store it. Boyles: Concurred that the trade-in of the LaFrance would create some space. Haugen: Commented that a value of delivery in late spring is that firefighters can train on the truck during summer and fall months. MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY DORNBUSH TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 06.220 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN AERIAL PLATFORM FIRE TRUCK. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. City Manager Boyles described the specifications and solicitation of bids for the pumper truck and noted that the costs of this truck would also be offset by allowing the manufacturer to use it for demonstration purposes. The pumper is a new vehicle for fire Station NO.2. Two bids were received. The low bid was $319,890 from Custom Fire. Custom Fire indicates the truck will be completed in 90 days and then would be used as a dem- onstrator for three months for a credit of $2,000 per month. Comments: LeMair: Stated that the City was accepting the lowest bid and he will support it. Erickson: Sees no problems and will support it. Millar: Will support. Dornbush: Will support. Haugen: Will support. 6 City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2006 Draft MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY DORNBUSH TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 06.221 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 1500 GPM PUMPER TRUCK. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. Consider Approval of a Resolution Adopting 2007 Prior Lake Budgets and Certifying Final 2007 City of Prior Lake Property Tax Levy to Scott County Department of Taxation. Finance Director Teschner requested the Council to approve the 2007 budget and the resolution certifying the tax levies and noted that this is the last meeting for them to do so. Listed the timelines for approval of the budget and certification of the tax levy to Scott County. Comments: Millar: Commented that the City has been prudent and responsible with this budget and he will support it. Dornbush: Stated that the City kept its levy increase in line with the cost of living increases. Believes the new program elements outlined are justified. Aside from the referendum, which was approved by voters, costs are well in line. Will approve. LeMair: Will approve. Noted it would have been difficult to not have an increase this year with all the things coming on line. Stated we are accomplishing many things in this community and moving forward. Erickson: Agreed with previous statements. Mentioned a concern that was brought to him by a resident's taxes going up a tremendous amount. Asked staff to comment about new residential building and the larger tax increases that can occur from the year of building through the first couple of years. Teschner: Replied that there is a timing delay. Generally, the first year is on lot value tax only. The new buyer might have only a partially completed valuation during the following year. The next year would pick up full value and associated taxes. Commented on the property tax relief programs that are available. Erickson: Stated that there are a lot of new homes in Prior Lake and someone might feel their taxes went up dramatically but in reality they may have been only paying partial taxes in the beginning. Teschner: Commented that he receives several calls from prospective home builders to learn about prob- able tax base. Haugen: Will support. Noted that the 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan guides everything the Council does, and that plan, as well as the budget and the Capital Improvement Program, identify when and howexpendi- tures will be made in the City. Believes that the property tax increases staying below the rate of inflation is due to the plan the City is following. Millar: Commented on the meetings, conversations with staff and review of budget requests that occur be- fore the budget comes to a vote, and wants the public to understand that much of the work is done before the Council meets. Noted that the Council considers people on fixed incomes, and also looks to the future and services that will be expected. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 06.222 ADOPTING 2007 PRIOR LAKE BUDGETS AND CERTIFYING FINAL 2007 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PROPETY TAX LEVY TO SCOTT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving a Waiver of the Platting Requirements for 3877,3913 and 3941 Marshall Road. 7 City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2006 Draft Planning Director Kansier requested the realignment of the property boundaries to correct survey errors from the past which will also correct resulting encroachments and real property boundaries. Comments: Erickson: No comment. LeMair: Stated this would appear to solve the problems. Dornbush: Agreed that it demonstrated common sense. Millar: Concurred. Haugen: Concurred. MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY DORNBUSH TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 06.223 WAIVING THE PLATTING REQUIREMENTS TO ALLOW FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF PROPERTY LINE BETWEEN PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3941, 3913, AND 3877 MARSCHALL ROAD. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. Consider Approval of a Recommendation from the Communication Advisory Committee to Conduct a Contractor I Homeowner Forum. City Manager Boyles suggested the City conduct a forum that will solicit feedback from contractors and homeowners. Comments: Millar: Noted that before he became a Councilmember he had the perception that the City was difficult to work with and he is learning that is not true. Believes this forum is a way to solicit input from citizens working on home improvements to assure processes are as efficient and customer-friendly as possible. Will support. LeMair: Agreed this would be an opportunity to get constructive criticism on processes in the City and he wel- comes the input. Erickson: Asked how residents would be recruited to come to the forum. Boyles: Replied that the City will invite residents and contractors who have requested variances or secured permits in the past couple of years. Erickson: Asked if invitees would be everyone who has applied for building permit. Boyles: Responded that it would be people who sought permits for an addition or a deck. Dornbush: Agreed it is a great idea and should increase communication. Haugen: Concurred. Stated the first forum was a great dialogue and exchange of ideas and this one could be as well. MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY DORNBUSH TO DIRECT STAFF TO ARRANGE A RESIDENT/CONTRACTOR FORUM AS RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. OTHER Millar: Commented that this meeting is Dornbush's last meeting and he wished her well. Wished the com- munitya happy holiday. 8 City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2006 Draft Dornbush: Expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve the past year. Enjoyed working with the rest of the Council and the City staff. Stated she will be in Prior Lake part-time and plans to return full-time in a few years. LeMair: Thanked Dornbush for her service and complimented her on insight into areas we wouldn't have oth- erwise seen. Erickson: Stated it isn't good-bye, just a leave of absence. Appealed to the audience for a replacement. Haugen: Stated the new city hall is open and a formal grand opening event will be held February 20. Janu- ary 16 will be a formal reception for Dornbush leaving the Council. Noted she has been a credit to the Council and complimented her on her acknowledgement early in her career that she held no preconceived notions and was willing to look at all of the information to make the appropriate decisions. 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 7:51 p.m. Frank Boyles, City Manager Charlotte Green, Administrative Assistant 9