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CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING
i NOVEMBER 18, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Zaun at 7:00 p.m.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given.
Ro11 call was taken. Present: Councilmembers Ruhmann,
Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey and Mayor Zaun.
Also. present: R. Knutson, City Attorney; B. Erickson, City
.Administrator; K. Nelson, City Engineer; D. Feller, Finance
Director; S. Michaud, Parks & Recreation Director; J.
Robinette, Public Works/Environmental Resources Director; M.
Sobota, Community & Economic Development Director; D. Morey,
Assistant Community & Economic Development Director; D.
Gudmundson, Chief of Police; A. Brixius, Planning Consultant;
R. Wawrzon, Research Analyst; C. Friedges, City Clerk.
MINUTES
The minutes of the November 4th regular Council meeting and
the November 6th special Council meeting. were approved as
printed.
STAFF ANNOUNCEMII~ITS
• ATTORNEY: Mr. Knutson asked the Council to consider a Tax
and Special Assessment Agreement to be included with Agenda
Item 13, the Crystal Lake .Golf Estates Planned Unit
Development. He .also asked the Council to remove Item 7d
(Special Assessment Agreement for property at .17342 Junelle
Path) from the consent agenda for discussion.
ENGINEER: Mr. Nelson asked the Council to remove Item 7i
(Agreement of Understanding for Improvement Project 91-1)
from the consent agenda and recommended the item be tabled to
allow further review by staff.
ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Erickson asked the Council to remove Item
7e from the consent agenda to allow the Finance Director an
opportunity to present the proposed 1992 street lighting
rates. He also asked the Council to remove Item 7j from the
consent agenda to allow. the City Engineer an opportunity. to
present additional information on the status of 175th Street,
Improvement Project 90-9.
CHIEF OF POLICE:. Chief Gudmundson introduced Sergeant Scott
Johnson, who presented the October Police. Department monthly
activity report.
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PARKS & .RECREATION DIRECTOR: Mr. Michaud .presented the
October Parks & Recreation Department ,monthly activity
report.
PRESENTATIONSJINTRODIICTIONS
91.225 Councilmember Mulvihill read a proclamation declaring
November 24-30 as WIBC (Women's Bowling) Week in Lakeville,
and moved its adoption, seconded by Harvey. Ms. Ellen
Redenbaugh, vice president of the Tri-City. Bowling
Association, accepted the proclamation.
Rall call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ruhmann, Zaun,
Sindt, Mulvihill,. Harvey.
91.226 Councilmember Ruhmann read a proclamation declaring November
17-23 as American Education Week in Lakeville, and moved its
adoption, seconded by Sindt. Ms. Karen Seeling, representing
School District 194, accepted the proclamation.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt,
Mulvihill, Harvey, .Ruhmann.
• CITIZENS' COI~IIKENTS None .
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmembers removed items (d), (e), (i) and (j) from the
consent agenda per staff's request. Councilmember Harvey
removed item (h), agreements with Lance Johnson for
..Improvement Project 90-9, from the consent agenda. Mr.
Erickson asked. the .Council to consider amending the consent
agenda to include a resolution approving specifications for
recycling containers and setting a bid date.
91.227 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to amend the
consent agenda by adding a resolution approving
specifications for recycling containers and setting of a bid
date; and approving the amended consent .agenda items as
follows:
a. Approve claims for payment.
b. Approve October investment report.
c. Receive minutes of the November 7th Planning Commission;
November 6th Parks & Recreation Committee. and November
4th Joint .Environmental Affairs Committee/Planning
Commission meetings.
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d. (Removed from consent agenda).
e. (Removed from consent agenda).
f. Approve ski trail grooming agreement ..with the City of
Eagan.
g, .Final acceptance of street and utility improvements,
Cherry Ridge First Addition.
h. (Removed from consent agenda).
i. (Removed from consent agenda).
j. (Removed from consent agenda).
k. Resolution No. 91-152 approving a cooperative agreement
with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for. snow
removal on Trunk Highway. 50.
1. Approve agreement with Texaco Refining and Marketing,
...Inc. for monitoring wells at Bunker Hill Park.
m. Approve a one-year. contract with Midwest Employee
Assistance, commencing December 1, 1991.
n. Approve extension of date for filing the final plat of
Carson's Townhome Addition to May 15, 1992.
o. Approve a joint powers agreement .with Burnsville, Eagan,
Apple Valley and Dakota County for the South Metro .Drug
Task Force.
p. .Resolution No. 91-157 .approving specifications for
recycling containers and setting a bid date.
Roll-call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill,
Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun.
ITS[rII 7D
Mr. Knutson explained that. Ms. Diane Gossard, 17342 Junelle
Path, has asked for deferment, based on a hardship, of
special assessments on her property. The City offered to
acquire approximately 13,000. square feet of land located in
the northeast portion of Ms. Gossard's property for future
roadway and utility improvements,. The City has obtained an
appraisal, which established a value of $19,220 for the
• easements,. Mr. Knutson presented a revised agreement for
deferment of special assessments (dated 11/18/91). The
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revised agreement states that the City will acquire from Ms.
Gossard a permanent roadway, drainage and utility easement on
the northerly portion of the property for $19,220, which
would otherwise be paid to defer payment of the assessment
until 1993. The revised agreement also serves as a final
agreement with respect to the deferral of special assessments
on the subject property. for Improvement Project 84-19.
:91.228 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to approve
an Agreement for Deferment of Special Assessments on Parcel
22-11850-084-00 dated November 18, 1991.
Roll call was taken on the. motion.. Ayes, Mulvihill, Harvey,
Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt.
ITEM 7E
Mr. Feller .explained that Northern States Power (NSP) and
Dakota Electric Association (DEA) have implemented interim.
street light rate increases. Accordingly, the street
lighting .fees .that are charged to Lakeville residents must
also be increased. The new rates will be effective with the
February/March utility billing.
91.229 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Ruhmann to approve
Resolution No. 91-151 establishing the 1992 street .light
rates.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Harvey,. Ruhmann,
Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill.
ITEM. 7H
Mr. Nelson presented a proposed public improvement agreement
and temporary easement with Lance Johnson for the extension
of Iberia Avenue, Improvement Project 90-9. He explained
that the City would .construct the roadway from the south
right-of-way line of 175th Street to a point approximately
175 feet south lying in Outlot G, Dakota Heights 7th
Addition. Mr. Johnson has agreed to construct the remaining
175 .feet of the roadway, at no cost to the City, which would
serve as a second access into Daniel's Second Addition... Mr.
-Johnson would donate the fill material stockpiled on-Outlot G
to the. extent the City needs the material to construct the
street improvements.
Per Councilmember Harvey's request, Mr. Nelson showed how the
.streets in the preliminary .plat of Daniels 2nd Addition tie
into the existing streets in theist Addition. He explained
that the construction of this roadway is vital to Daniels 2nd
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Addition for public safety purposes, since the development
currently has only one access.
-91.230 Motion. was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to approve a
Public 'Improvement Agreement and Temporary Easem nt with
Lance J. Johnson for the extension of Iberia ~ Avenue,
Improvement Project 90-9.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ruhmann, .Zaun,
Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey.
ITEM 7I
Mr. Nelson requested Council table consideration of an
Agreement of Understanding between Dakota County and the
Cities of .Burnsville, Apple Valley and Lakeville fore burial
of overhead electrical lines along County Road 46 from west
of Ipava Avenue to Cedar Avenue,. Improvement Project 91-1.
He .explained that staff would like to meet with the Cities of
Burnsville and Apple Valley and Dakota Electric Association
regarding .the estimated construction costs and proposed
apportionment of those costs.
91.231 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Ruhmann to table.
consideration of an Agreement of .Understanding with Dakota
County, Burnsville and Apple Valley for the reconstruction of
County Road 46, Improvement Project 91-1.
Roll .call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun., Sindt,
Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann
ITEtri 7J
Mr: Nelson explained that concrete curb and bituminous base
on the 175th Street extension, Improvement Project 90-9, was
to be completed by November 15th. Due to the recent record
snowfall and subsequent below-zero temperatures, the
contractor is requesting an extension of time for placement
of the concrete curb and bituminous base until next spring.
The overall completion date would remain July 15, 1992. Mr.
Nelson further explained that the contractor. is willing to
open .175th Street to traffic later this fall, after the
ground freezes. The road would have to be closed again next
spring to allow completion of construction and possibly
during the spring thaw to minimize disruption of in-place
base.
Councilmember Sindt asked i£ there would be any weight limits
on the road, and Mr. Nelson stated load limits would not be
necessary due to the substantial sub-base that was installed.
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91.232 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to grant an
extension of time to Brown & Cris, Inc. for Improvement
Projects 90-9 and 91-6, extension of 175th Street and utility
extensions along Dodd Boulevard.
Roll call was taken on .the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill,
Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun.
ITEM 8
Mayor Zaun opened the public hearing on certification of
delinquent utility accounts. The City Clerk attested that
legal notices were duly published and mailed.
Mr. Feller explained the process of certifying unpaid utility
accounts to the County Auditor for collection with property
taxes. He presented three delinquent. accounts. totaling
$335.12.
91.233 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to close the
public hearing.
Roll call. was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Harvey,
Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt.
91.234 Motion was, made by Harvey, seconded by Ruhmann.' to approve
Resolution No. 91-153 certifying unpaid water, sewer ..and
street lighting charges to the County Auditor to be collected
with :other taxes on said property.
Roll call was taken on the motion.. Ayes, Harvey, Ruhmann,.
Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill.
ITEMS '9-10
Mr. Feller explained that the $675,000 General Obligation
Improvement Bonds, Series 1991D, are being used. to finance
Improvement Projects 90-5 and 90-9. Special assessments from
these two projects will be. used to retire the.. bonds; and no
ad .valorem taxes are anticipated to finance the payment of
the bonds. .Interest rates are expected to range from 4.6~ in
1993 to 6~ in 2003. The Equipment Certificates, Series 1991E
are being used to finance the acquisition of street, park
maintenance, police, fire and ambulance equipment. .The bonds
'for the equipment certificates will be paid for from ad
valorem tax levies payable in the years 1992 through 1996.
Interest rates. are expected to range from 4.5~ in 1992 to
5.15 in 1996.
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Mr. Bob Pulscher of Springsted, Inc., presented the
tabulation of bids received in his office for the two bond
issues. He pointed out the dramatic reduction in short term
interest rates. The G.O. Improvement Bonds, Series 1991D,
have a net interest xate of 5.5701, and the G.O. Equipment
Certificates, Series 1991E, have. a net interest rate of
4.7574. Mr. Pulscher recommended awarding the sale of both
issues to the low bidder, FBS Investment Services, Ina.
91.235 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to approve
Resolution No. 91-154 authorizing issuance, awarding sale.,
prescribing the .form and details and providing. for the
payment of $675,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds,
Series 1991D; and Resolution No. 91-155 authorizing issuance,
awarding sale, prescribing the form and details and providing
for the .payment of $445,000 General Obligation Equipment
Certificates, Series 1991E.
Roll .call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ruhmann, Zaun,
Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey.
Mr. Pulscher explained that Lakeville has a very strong "A"
credit rating from Moody's Investor Service . It is unlikely,
however, that there. will be an upgrade within the near future
because of the large amount of undeveloped land within the
City and the significant amount of overlapping debt generated
by the county and school districts.
Some of the other major factors .credit rating agencies look
at include changes in population, demographics., amount of
direct debt and the General Fund balance. The stability of
the governing body is also significant when considered in
terms of its ability to promote strong ffiscal management
policies. Mr. Pulscher stated that the continuing loss of
Local Government Aid will probably have a positive long term
impact in that the City will become less reliant on the
State.
ITEM 11
Mr. Michaud introduced Ms. Mary Liz Holberg .and Mr. Jay
.Blanchard, who have been working on a major initiative to
build a large community playground in Lakeville. He "
explained that several locations throughout the City's .park
system have been considered for this project, and they have
found North Park to be the most appropriate location..
Ms. Holberg and Mr. Blanchard showed a video on the Robert C.
Leathers custom designed playground structures They
• explained that the first step in this. project is to obtain
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site approval from the City of Lakeville. Each area of the
community would have a part. in the project; i.e. the business
community and civic organizations: can provide .funding and
supplies, the development community can .provide materials,
tools and skilled labor, and students will be given an
opportunity to provide their creative talents in the. design.
of the structure. Fundraising efforts would begin in
January, and they hope to raise $85,000 in cash, labor and
materials.. Construction is expected to be completed in July.
of 1992 .
Councilmember Sindt asked if there would be additional
parking available in North Park if the structure is built in
the area designated for future parking. Mr. Michaud
explained that. the site consists of enough square footage to
accommodate the playground, appropriate screening, picnic
areas and a 40 stall parking lot. He further explained that
the future parking lot was planned to be an auxiliary parking
lot if and when a community center is built on the site.
However,.. development in the park in terms of a community
center is not expected in the next five. to ten years. The
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee has reviewed the
proposal and recommends approval.
91.236 .Motion. was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to grant
concept approval for a 20,000 square foot Robert S. Leathers.
type community playground, to be built. in the area designated
for future parking at North .Park.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, -
Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann.
The City Council took a short recess.. 9:OO p.m.
ITEM 12
Mr. Morey presented a rezoning request being pursued by the
City at the request of five property owners west. of the
railroad tracks on 172nd Street. .The action was initiated by
the application. of Michael Tzenis for a conditional use
.permit to allow an expansion of his existing .home. A
conditional use permit was required due to the non-conformity
of the single family home being located in the B-4 District.
The Planning Commission tabled action on the conditional use
permit to allow staff to investigate .the inconsistency
between the B-4 zoning and the residential use of the
property. A neighborhood meeting was held between the
.property owners to discuss rezoning the property to a single
family residential district. The property owners stated they
were not aware that their property was zoned B-4 and asked
the City to pursue rezoning the property.
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Mr. Morey stated the rezoning is consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan and. is compatible with the area's present
and future land. uses. The Planning Commission held a public
.hearing ontherezoning and also .recommends approval.
Councilmember Sindt asked if these five properties are hooked
up to City sewer and water and, if they are not, does it
create anon-conformity.
Mr. Erickson explained that. staff discussed the sewer hook-up
.requirements 'with the property owners at the neighborhood
meeting. One of the parties. has already hooked up to. City
sewer and .water, and the others have agreed to do so within
the required two-year period. The fact that they are not
hooked up at .this time does not create anon-conformity.
91.237 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Ruhmann to adopt
Ordinance No. 454 rezoning property on the north side of
172nd Street west of Kenwood Trail from B-4, General Business
District, to R-1, Low Density :Single Family Residential
District.
Roll .call .was taken on .the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill,
Harvey,.Ruhmann, Zaun.
ITEIrII 13
Mr. Roger Olson of Freeborn Mower Ltd. asked the Council to
consider approval of a .conditional use permit for a .Wetland
Systems Impact Plan (WSIP) and a planned unit development
(PUD). permitagreement for the Crystal Lake Golf Estates
.project. Mr. Sobota described the various staff/development
and advisory committee meetings that have taken place to date
on this project since concept plan approval on October 7th.
Mr. Brixius explained the PUD process for this. development.
The concept stage of development was far. more detailed than
.what is typically required by the City. The: general
development stage is utilized to establish general
requirements and provide a commitment for finalizing a
development on both the part of the .applicant as well as the
City. Freeborn. Mower is pursuing general development stage
approval for :their entire PUD .and a conditional use permit
for `the Wetlands System Impact Plan (WSIP). The City is
being requested to approve the PUD development stage,
understanding that the overall site development will be
incremental, and detailed information for each phase will be
submitted and reviewed as the project proceeds. The final
stage of the PUD is an administrative/staff process to verify
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that conditions of legislatively determined development stage
approval are implemented properly.
Mr. .Sobota presented the Wetland :Systems Impact Plan and
explained that Chapter 48 of the City's zoning ordinance
requires a :conditional use permit for the WSIP. The WSIP
addresses the impact on the wetland area in the development
and surrounding area and indicates the mitigation plan for
the development. Several different. layout options for holes
13, 14 and 15 were looked at. Per a recommendation by the
Environmental Affairs Committee, holes 13, 14 and 15 were
redesigned to .avoid as much impact on the .wetland as
possible. He explained that drain the will be installed to
adequately drain the fairways. A turf management plan will
be required at the time the final grading plan is submitted.
Mr. Sobota stated the developer has a letter from the
Department of Natural Resources and a permit from the Army
Corps- of Engineers. Recommendations from the Dakota County
Soil & Water Conservation District and Barr Engineering. have
been .incorporated in the Wetland Systems Impact Plan.
Mayor Zaun asked if any other governmental jurisdiction is in
.control of the wetlands that were delineated, and the City
Engineer .explained that only the Army. Corps of Engineers has
the authority to regulate fill placed in wetlands.
Mayor Zaun also asked if the City or developer is aware of
any previously installed the lines. in the area.. Mr.
Robinette stated the Dakota County Soil & .Water Conservation
District has reported one inoperable tile.
Councilmember Ruhmann stated he felt confident after
reviewing this. document that the wetlands will be preserved
and loss will be minimal.
Mr. Brixius then presented the Planned Unit Development
permit agreement. The .proposal calls for a total of 2b7
housing units,- 178 single family homes and 89 attached
housing units. The project implementation will be phased to
accommodate orderly development of the project. Mr. Brixus
outlined conditions and requirements that must be followed at
each phase of development. (See Planning Report dated
10/31/91 on file in the City Clerk's office.) The Planning
Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of
the Planned Unit Development general development stage. The
first phase consists of 49 single. family homes adjacent to
the Walnut Ridge subdivision.
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Councilmember Harvey :spoke in opposition to the proposed
multiple (cluster) housing. He also raised a concern that
the City may end up with title to the property and could
conceivably be in a position to build the golf course if, for
.some reason, the developer is unable to complete the course
by May 25, 1994, as required in the PUD agreement. He asked
how the City would come up .with $1.4 million to build the
golf course. He also-felt the property owners who purchase
these lots with the intention of living next to a golf course
could press for the course to be completed.
Councilmembers Mulvihill and Ruhmann agreed with
Councilmember Harvey that the proposed cluster homes would
not be a financially viable. project in this community based
on the past track records of similar developments.
Mr. Jeff Hultgren of Freeborn Mower explained they feel the
$115,000 to $140,000 quad-type homes they are proposing would.
be desirable because of their location and accessibi3ity to
I-35 via County Road 46. He stated three groups of .builders
have already indicated a desire to purchase these lots.
Mr. Erickson explained that revenue bonds could be used to
• construct a nine-hole golf course if the land would be given.
to the City free and clear. He explained that the developer
has paid cash up front for the land and has freely agreed to`
deed the land to .the City as security. The developer is
asking for no incentives from the .City, .and it would be
highly doubtful that the developer would walk away from a
significant investment such as this.
Mr. Erickson .outlined .the numerous benefits of the project
and requirements of the developer as described in the PUD
agreement, i.e., tree preservation., payment of trail and park
fees, construction of a storm sewer trunk and lateral system,
construction of sanitary sewer, construction of 165th Street
and payment of assessments on the County Road 46 project. He
also explained that before the Gty approves more than one
plat which may not exceed 49 lots within the PUD, the
developer must commence construction of the golf course.
Mr. Knutson stated in his opinion, the City would be in a
good position to lease-purchase the property at no loss to
the. City if the developer backed out. Considering the high
quality of land involved, he felt it was .very unlikely that a
developer would walk away .from it.
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Mayor Zaun stated he felt although there are no guarantees,
the credentials of the .partners involved, including some
substantial builders that are interested in this project, and
thorough review by City staff, should provide the Council
with some assurance that the project can be successful.
91.238 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to extend the
meeting beyond the 1Os30 adjournment time.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Harvey,
Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt.
91.239 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve
.the conditional use permit for-a Wetland Systems Impact Plan
for the Crystal Lake Golf Estates Planned Unit Development...
Roll 'call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Harvey, Ruhmann,
Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill.
91.240 Motion was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Sindt to approve '
Resolution No. 91-156 approving a Planned Unit Development
Permit Agreement and a Tax and Special Assessment Agreement
for the Crystal Lake Golf Estates Planned Unit Development.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ruhmann, Zaun,
Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey.
ITEM 14
Mr. Feller. asked the Council to consider appropriation of the
fund balance from the 1981 Siren Warning'. System Bonds to
re-examine and modify the existing siren warning system. He
explained that the. citizens approved a referendum in 1980
authorizing the issuance of $90,000 of bonds to finance the
installation of a siren warning system. The bonds reached
final maturity on; February 1, 1990, and the fund has a
balance of $23,096 plus accrued interest of approximately
$1,154. Since installation of the sirens in 1981, the City's
population has grown, and there is a need to re-examine the
siren locations and areas served. Mr. Feller recommended the
Council authorize.. the Chief of Police to prepare and submit
an analysis with recommendations concerning the modifications
or installation of the siren warning system.
Councilmember Sindt asked that the analysis include
.activation of the cable TV emergency alert system.
91.241 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to authorize
the Chief of Police to prepare and submit an analysis with
recommendations concerning the modification or installation
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of the siren warning. system, including activation of the.
cable TV emergency alert system.
Roll call .was taken on the motion. .Ayes, Zaun, Sindt,
Mulvihill., Harvey, Ruhmann.
ITffiK 15
Mr. Erickson discussed the issues raised at the .September
26th Council work session involving the closure of 201st
Street near the Antlers Park lagoon. He explained that a
recently completed survey indicates that Mr. Rick Ringeisen,
20085 Italy Avenue, is encroaching into the right-of-way on
201st Street and Italy Avenue. The City staff recommends.
closing the access. effective January 1st, with proper
notification (signage), or at the end of the 1992 ice fishing
season.
Mr. Knutson explained the options .available. to the City
regarding:. 201st Street. The City could either close or
vacate the street if Mr. Ringeisen would give a quit-claim
deed to the City in exchange for an encroachment .agreement.
.However, he recommended no action. be taken at this time to
allow further discussion. of the matter with the Ringeisen's.
Mayor Zaun asked Mr. Knutson to explain whether the City can
have public access to the lake without having dedicated
access. Mr. Knutson .explained that the City can close the
street without vacating it, which would allow restricted
access. A street closure gives the. City the option to
re-open it in the future, while a vacation is permanent.
Mr. Ringeisen addressed the proposed closure of 201st Street
and pointed out discrepancies between a previous survey and
the City's current survey of his. property in relation to
ZOist.Streetand Italy Avenue.
Councilmember Mulvihill agreed that. the .street closure matter
should not be dealt with at this time. -
Councilmember Ruhmann felt the Caspersen Park access should
be monitored before the 201st Street lagoon .access is
officially closed.
Mayor Zaun stated hewould like to see the access remain open
this winter.
Mr. Pete Smith, 20075 Italy Avenue, urged the Council to
either close the access now or table the matter and
reconsider it at the end of the ice fishing season. He
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stated traffic patterns will develop, and he was opposed to
closing the access in mid-season.
A resident of 208th: Street expressed his opposition to
closing the Antlers Park lake access.
Mr. Michaud explained that the summer access was officially
closed at the lagoon with the :transformation of the boat
launch at Casperson Park approximately four years ago.
Councilmember Mulvihill recommended the lagoon access be
closed immediately.
Councilmember Harvey recommended the lagoon access either be
closed immediately or put on the table until next fall.
Councilmember Ruhmann also agreed to close the access.
Councilmember Sindt asked the Chief of Police if his
department would experience traffic enforcement .problems if
the lagoon access were closed at this time. .Chief Gudmundson
stated. he felt the Police Department.. would not have
enforcement problems with proper signage at the access point.
91..242 Motion-was made by Mulvihill, seconded by Sindt to close the
Antlers Park lagoon lake access as soap as the appropriate
signs are in place.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill,
Harvey, .Ruhmann . Nay, Zaun. Mayor Zaun preferred the
alternative of closing the access at the end of this year's
ice fishing season.
ITEM 16
Mr. Erickson presented the applications for appointment to
the Strategic Growth Management Task Force.
91.243 Motion. was. made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to appoint
the following individuals to the Strategic Growth Management
Task Force: Leo Ruberto, Carl Wahlstrom, Carl Forsberg,
Richard K. Schwartz, .Dale Detjen, Tim Lundahl, Pat Messinger,
Chris Steigerwalt, Whitey Whitehouse, Bob Vogel, Jeff Krapu,
Karl Drotning, Tim Peterson, Robert Berres, Tim Simonsen,
Joan Krejci,. Greg Stattman, David Perron, Bob Reiner, Jon
Ahlberg, Jeff Bry and ex-officio member Bob Erickson.
Roll call was. taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Harvey,
Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt.
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NOVEMBER 18, 1991
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Councilmembers asked staff to send letters of appreciation to
those applicants whowere not appointed..
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Mr. Knutson provided a status update on the Ardmor Mobile
Home Park storm shelters.
There .being no further <business, Mayor. Zaun adjourned the
meeting. at 11:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Charlene Friedges, City .Clerk.
Du a Zaun, Ma r