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Approved: December 9,2019
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS,MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 18,2019
5:00 P.M. -ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Grant called to order the City Council
Work Session at 5:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor David Grant; Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, Dave
McClung and Steve Scott
Absent: None
Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault; Interim Public Works Director/City
Engineer Todd Blomstrom; Communications Coordinator Dawn Skelly; Finance Director
Gayle Bauman; Community Development Manager/City Planner Mike Mrosla; City Clerk
Julie Hanson; Mark Lindeberg of MnDOT; Bob Bierwerth and Zach Haeg of Johnson
Controls; Ted and Jake Brausen of Brausen Arden Hills Shell; and Paul Stone of Stone
Construction
1. AGENDA ITEMS
A. MnDOT Study—Snelling Avenue/Highway 51
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated City staff has received
multiple inquiries from residents regarding the closure of the center median access from
southbound Highway 51 to Hamline Avenue in Arden Hills. MnDOT temporarily closed this
access as part of the I-35W project and has indicated its intent to consider making the closure
permanent. City staff has requested that Mark Lindeberg describe the future study process to
determine if the temporary access closure at Hamline Avenue should become a permanent closure
or be restored following completion of the 1-35W project. Staff also requested that Mr. Lindeberg
describe the public engagement process that will occur during the MnDOT study to allow for
resident participation and input.
Mark Lindeberg, North Area Engineer with MnDOT, commented on the plans MnDOT had to
study access along Highway 51. He reviewed the project background noting work began in late
2014 with work beginning on the TMP (Traffic Management Plan) in 2017. He discussed the
impacts on the local traffic patterns that were being considered. He reviewed the crash data for
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the intersection of Hamline Avenue to Snelling Avenue from 2016 to the present with the
Council. He reported MnDOT has safety concerns with this intersection.
Councilmember Holden asked how MnDOT generated the traffic volume numbers.
Mr. Lindeberg stated MnDOT uses sophisticated traffic modeling software to generate this
information. He commented further on how MnDOT was tracking data to better understand
traffic flow.
Mayor Grant questioned if MnDOT was expecting traffic to migrate back to 35W after the
MNPASS project was complete.
Mr. Lindeberg indicated he expects some traffic to return to 35W. However, this amount or
level of traffic shift was uncertain. He explained commuters may get used to taking a new route
and may not shift back to 35W.
Further discussion ensued regarding the flow of traffic in and around Hamline Avenue and
Snelling Avenue.
Councilmember Holden questioned when the closure would go from temporary to reopened.
Mr. Lindeberg explained this was a four-year project and MnDOT intended to open the left hand
turn each winter. However, the contractor changed the staging and a determination was made to
keep the closure in place for the duration of the project. He stated he had a copy of a letter
approved by the previous City Engineer supporting this information.
Mayor Grant requested Mr. Lindeberg provide the Council with a copy of this letter.
Mr. Lindeberg stated MnDOT was now studying current traffic patterns in order to best suit the
residents using this area of the City.
Councilmember Holden asked if MnDOT would make a determination on this intersection prior
to three years.
Mr. Lindeberg anticipated this would be the case. He commented MnDOT may have a decision
as early as this winter once further information was gathered on traffic patterns.
Councilmember Holden questioned what the City of Roseville was planning to do at the
intersection of Snelling Avenue and Lydia Street.
Mr. Lindeberg stated he was uncertain. He indicated he had heard Roseville was interested in
installing a double left eastbound.
Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the proposed closure and how it would impact
Arden Hills residents. She was also concerned that MnDOT was more concerned with meeting
the needs of Roseville at Lydia Street than understanding the needs of Arden Hills residents.
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Councilmember Scott commented he did not understand how to move forward with this item
given the fact the City was not aware how much traffic would shift away from Snelling Avenue
and back to 35W once the MNPASS project was complete.
Mayor Grant stated the public engagement process should be the main focus at this time in order
to assist MnDOT with understanding the impact of a potential closure.
Mr. Lindeberg reported this was the case.
Mayor Grant recommended MnDOT not close Edgewater as this was the only access point for
the adjacent neighborhood.
Mr. Lindeberg thanked the Council for the input and stated MnDOT will be holding an Open
House for the Snelling/Hamline Avenue access. MnDOT will coordinate with staff at the cities of
Arden Hills and Roseville to identify a date and location for the meeting, to be held on or before
early May 2020. He commented further on how MnDOT would advertise for the Open House.
C. HVAC Discussion
City Administrator Perrault stated the City Council directed staff to begin the process to replace
our current cooling system. Staff met with Johnson Controls, the City's current maintenance
provider for HVAC related systems, and requested they review our current system and put
together a proposal to replace our cooling system. The current system is original to the building,
and is approaching end of life. Johnson Controls did not design the current system, but has been
maintaining it. City Hall has had numerous issues over the last few years that have resulted in the
building not being cooled properly. To date in 2019, Johnson Controls has been out to the City
numerous times to address cooling issues (not including the normal maintenance visits), which
resulted in $7,264 in additional maintenance costs.
City Administrator Perrault explained Johnson Controls will be in attendance to present their
proposal to the City at the work session, and will be able to answer Council questions. As
requested, Johnson Controls also includes information regarding potential solar viability at City
Hall. The three options, for cooling, that Council will want to choose from are replacing the units
with similar units in their current location (there are some design concerns associated with this
option, which Johnson Controls will address), replacing the units with similar units and moving
the units to the rear of City Hall, and the final choice would be to replace all three cooling units
with a single Chiller in the same location as the current units. Johnson Controls will lay out the
pros and cons of each solution. Johnson Controls will also present Council with an option to
replace the buildings boilers.
City Administrator Perrault noted, Johnson Controls is a vendor with Sourcewell, which is a
joint purchasing cooperative formally known as the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA). This
means that all of the vendors with Sourcewell have been through a competitive solicitation
process and have pre-negotiated costs, which is similar to buying off of the State contract. Staff
will be seeking direction on which solution the City Council would like to move forward with.
Once Council has given the necessary direction, Johnson Controls will have an execution ready
proposal at a future Council meeting.
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Bob Bierwerth, Johnson Controls, introduced himself to the Council. He reported he has been
with Johnson Controls for the past 17 years. He described the types of building solutions Johnson
Controls completes within the HVAC industry. He explained Johnson Controls prided itself in
providing services that were in place long-term. He noted the City's existing air conditioner was
reaching its end of life. He indicated this system was too far away from the mechanical room. He
then commented on the City's boiler system pointing out the deficiencies.
Zac Haeg, Johnson Controls, introduced himself to the Council. He discussed a turn-key chilled
water cooling solution that was being recommended for City Hall. He commented on the rebates
that would be available for this type of system. He estimated the City would save 5%by replacing
the heating and cooling units at the same time. He explained the new units would come with a
five-year warranty.
Councilmember Holden requested further information regarding the rebates that would be
available to the City.
Mr. Haeg discussed the standard and custom rebates that would be available to the City in further
detail.
Mr. Bierwerth commented on the proposed solar solution and noted the rebate would be paid
back over 10 years. He recommended the Council not install solar panels until the roof on City
Hall was replaced. He reported this project would be bid out through Source Well.
Councilmember Scott questioned if geothermal options had been considered.
Mr. Bierwerth stated this could be considered but explained the cost would be considerably
higher for this type of energy use and noted the payback was roughly 40 years.
Councilmember Holden commented she had a problem moving forward with this project
without seeking additional bids from other qualified vendors, especially given the fact these units
would cost more than $500,000.
City Administrator Perrault explained the City of Grand Forks completed an HVAC
improvement project through Source Well and all of the prices had been vetted. He stated if the
Council would like to send this project out for bid a mechanical engineer would have to be hired
to assist the City with this process.
Mayor Grant agreed the proposal needed to be vetted and further bids should be requested.
Councilmember Holmes asked if both the heating and cooling systems were in need of
replacement.
City Administrator Perrault reported both units were reaching their end of life.
Council consensus was to direct staff to receive bids for the replacement of the City Hall HVAC
units.
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B. Brausen Family Automotive Repair Concept Plan
Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated at the June 24, 2019 meeting,
the City Council approved a Final Planned Unit Development and Site Plan Review for Brausen
Family Automotive Repair. The Applicant proposed to remove the existing convenience store
and carwash and constructing a new 7,978 square foot convenience store, a 1,600 square foot
carwash. In addition,the applicant proposed a 4,505 square feet garage and repair bay addition.
Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained since receiving approvals,
the Applicant has approached the City requesting to amend the Final Planned Unit Development.
The Applicant is requesting to utilize pre-cast panels on the proposed carwash and garage
addition. The approved plans show the use of rock face concrete block, EIFS and brick on the
carwash and garage addition. However, ordinance depicts pre-cast panels as an undesirable
material. The Applicant has requested Concept Plan Review to present to council how the times
and conditions have changed for per-cast panels since the ordinance was adopted in 2013. In
addition, the Applicant would like to discuss if there is support for the use of the material on the
carwash and repair garage addition.
Councilmember Holden asked if the Council originally approved the plans.
Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was the case but noted
one of the materials had changed to tip-up panels which was not considered a desirable building
material by the City.
Ted Brausen, Brausen Family Automotive Repair, explained he was requesting a change to the
plans on two walls (east and south). He reviewed the proposed plans with the Council and noted
all other building materials would remain as is. He reported the proposed tip up walls would
eliminate a number of challenges the building was facing, and the new walls would be would be
stronger and warmer.
Councilmember Holden requested further information regarding the proposed changes to the
building.
Mr. Brausen discussed the changes in more detail with the Council noting which panels would
be pre-cast. He described the differences between rock-faced block and EIFS. It was noted the
proposed materials would match with the existing materials.
Councilmember Holden stated she would like to see more on these surfaces to break up the color
and look of the building.
Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained the original plans had
windows to break up the east elevation of the car wash. He reported the applicant is requesting to
use a material the Council has deemed undesirable but would be painted to match the existing
building.
Councilmember Holden questioned how the City would ensure a high quality precast EIFS
product was being used.
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Paul Stone, Stone Construction, discussed EIFS quality and how cement block was going away
because it did not meet energy efficiency standards. He commented further on the R value of
precast EIFS products.
Mr. Brausen reported Land O'Lakes was allowed to have EIFS. He indicated there was a lot of
EIFS in the City of Arden Hills.
Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated Land O'Lakes was in a
different zoning district. He commented further on how the quality of EIFS had improved.
Councilmember Holden requested the applicant consider adding something more to the east
elevation to break up the building.
Mr. Brausen stated he could consider adding more windows and noted this would bring
additional natural light into the service bays. He commented this building would be beautiful
when it was done. He noted the windows along the car wash would be spandrel glass.
Councilmember Holden reported she could support the use of EIFS so long as it was
aesthetically pleasing and was a high-quality building material.
Councilmember Scott stated he did not oppose the requested material. He appreciated the fact
the Brausen's were improving and expanding their building.
Mayor Grant indicated he was pleased the requested material would have the same look and feel
as the existing building. He asked if the gas station would remain a Shell.
Mr. Brausen explained the gas station would be changed to a Holiday gas station.
Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reviewed the next steps the applicant
would have to complete for this request. It was noted the applicant would like to begin
construction on this project in March of 2020.
D. State of the City Date
Communications Coordinator Skelly stated the State of the City meeting was moved from its
annual fall timeframe to the spring to include more forward-looking news about upcoming city
projects. After last year's event, a change in location also was discussed. Staff has reviewed the
proposed 2020 city meetings calendar and recommends one of the following Thursday mornings,
from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.: February 27, March 5, or March 12, 2020. Staff has talked with
representatives from Boston Scientific and Land O'Lakes, who have expressed interest in hosting
the event, following tonight's discussion staff can continue to work with the potential host sites.
Communications Coordinator Skelly reported staff is also requesting direction from the City
Council on topics to cover in the State of the City presentation. In the past, the following general
topics have been covered:
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• TCAAP redevelopment
• Current development projects
• Transportation improvement projects
• Public safety
• Parks and trails
• Financials and budget
Communications Coordinator Skelly explained in past years, the City has invited
representatives from MnDOT and Ramsey County to present on current and planned State road
improvements project as well. Staff is requesting direction from the City Council on whether
these representatives should be invited to attend the State of the City this year. Staff requested the
Council have further discussions in order to assist staff in refining the event.
Councilmember Holmes recommended the State of the City be held in early to mid-April to
allow for the snowbirds to return.
Councilmember McClung suggested the State of the City be held late April or early May.
Councilmember Holden asked when National Small Business week was.
Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this would be held May 3,
2020 through May 9, 2020.
Council consensus was to direct staff to hold the State of the City on April 16 or April 23.
E. 2020 Budget Discussion
Finance Director Bauman stated a budget workshop was held with the Council on August 19,
2019. Staff was not directed to make any changes to the proposed 2020 General Fund Budget and
Council adopted a maximum tax levy increase of 5% on September 23, 2019. The final levy and
budget adoption meeting are scheduled for December 9, 2019.
Finance Director Bauman explained the 2020 proposed budget is currently being prepared
assuming a 3.0%wage adjustment for all staff which is consistent with what other cities are doing
in the area. Benefit amounts have been adjusted based on renewal information. Health insurance
is set to increase by less than 2%and dental is set to increase by 2.9%. The city's payment toward
employee health insurance is increasing $7.50 per month for an employee on a single plan and
$11.72 per month for an employee on a family plan. This is approximately a 1.3% increase or a
$2,910 increase in the budget.
Finance Director Bauman discussed the personnel changes. She noted the Foreman position has
been removed from the budget but an Office Support Specialist has been added to Public Works.
This resulted in a savings to the 2020 Budget of $12,510. Other changes to personnel costs
include changes in the allocation between departments and funds for various positions. Total
personnel costs increased by $13,020 from 2019 to 2020. The step and COLA increases were
offset by removing the Foreman position from Public Works and adding an Office Support
Specialist, and a reduction in the budget for work comp and pension costs.
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Finance Director Bauman stated the General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City and
its main source of revenue is property taxes. The 2020 revenue budget is projected to increase by
$92,300 over 2019 to $4,896,720. This increase is mainly due to the proposed tax levy increase
which increases the General Fund revenue by$146,920.
Finance Director Bauman reported expenditures are projected to increase by $26,920 over 2019
to $5,018,310. Besides personnel costs, the increase is mainly due to public safety costs. The
police contract is expected to rise by 7.7%, or $95,870 for 2020. This is due to the following:
addition of another investigator ($18,000), investigator squad ($5,700), increase in the County
garage rate ($2,800), body worn camera equipment ($16,000), additional personnel for body worn
camera program ($8,180), wi-fi and office space ($4,500) and COLA and PERA rate increases.
The fire costs are expected to rise by 8.2%, or $47,310 for 2020. This increase is partially due to
an increase in evening/weekend shifts ($7,000) in preparation for staffing a third station; an
increase in fire run compensation ($1,900) based on recent trends; and an increase in training
costs ($3,400). Staff commented further on the Special Revenue, Enterprise and Capital Projects
Funds and requested feedback from the Council. Staff described how the proposed budget and tax
levy would impact the median value homeowner and requested comments or questions from the
Council.
Councilmember Holden requested further information regarding contractual services for
Planning and Zoning.
Finance Director Bauman reported this included professional services such as utilities,
accounting, and legal fees.
Councilmember Holden stated she did not support $200,000 being set aside for I&I given the
fact the City was not being fined and there were no matching funds available. She suggested these
funds be pushed back a year.
Councilmember Holmes recommended $350,000 be allocated for the chiller in 2020.
Councilmember Holden indicated she could support a 4%tax levy in December.
Mayor Grant and Councilmember Scott both supported a 5% increase.
F. Elections Discussion
City Administrator Perrault stated following discussions with the City Council, City Staff has
been reviewing the current polling places for Arden Hills. The current polling locations are
Presbyterian Church of the Way (Precinct One), North Heights Lutheran (Precinct Two), and the
Ramsey County Public Works Facility (Precinct Three). During the recent election held on
November 5, 2019, City Staff received concerns regarding Precinct Two and Precinct Three
including, but not limited to, poor access, insufficient signage, and issues with the facilities
themselves.
City Administrator Perrault explained City staff has requested Ramsey County Elections Staff
review alternate locations for polling places within the City. Ramsey County has preliminary
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identified the following polling places: St Katherine Orthodox Church (Highway 96), Boston
Scientific (Hamline), Land O'Lakes (Lexington), Bethel College (Bethel Drive), Anderson Center
(Pine Tree Drive), Gradient Center (Lexington), and the Pilgrim House (Highway 96). Ramsey
County has not discussed elections with these facilities; however, if Council does have an interest
in one of those sites the County would then approach the site hosts.
City Administrator Perrault commented generally, the Council would need to make a decision
by early December to set polling places for the subsequent year; however, elections staff have said
there is sufficient flexibility to make a decision after the deadline. Staff would request Council
discuss the current sites, and if they would like to combine precincts are continue to consider
alternative locations. Two different solutions have been mentioned, the first is combining
Precinct 2 and 3 at North Heights, the second solution mentioned is moving Precinct 3 to North
Heights and Precinct 2 to the Anderson Center (again, this would need approval from the site
hosts). It was requested as part of this discussion to also consider where election signs are
allowed to be placed on boulevards, etc.
Councilmember Holmes stated there were concerns with having Precinct 2 at North Heights.
She recommended the 2020 election be moved back to Valentine Hills Elementary School.
Mayor Grant indicated this school may still be under construction. He recommended Precinct 2
be located at a space that has ample parking. He questioned if Bethel University or the Anderson
Center should be considered for Precinct 2.
Councilmember Holden supported this recommendation.
Mayor Grant requested staff locate Precinct 2 at Valentine Hills Elementary School in 2020, and
have the Anderson Center as a backup.
Councilmember Holmes stated another option would be to have Precinct 2 and Precinct 3 both
located at North Heights Church. She commented with better signage, this would be a good
option for the City given the fact the church had ample parking.
Councilmember McClung explained it would be his preference to keep the polling places similar
to what they have been in the past because residents were familiar with this.
Mayor Grant recommended the Ramsey County Public Works facility be taken off the list for
Precinct 3 because this site does not work. He supported Precinct 3 being located at North
Heights Church.
Councilmember Scott agreed with these recommendations.
Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated it was his understanding
construction would still be underway next fall at Valentine Hills Elementary School.
Mayor Grant suggested Precinct 2 be located either at the elementary school, if construction
allows, or at the Anderson Center. He stated Precinct 1 would be located at Presbyterian Church
of the Way.
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Councilmember Holden recommended the County provide the City with better signage for the
2020 election.
Mayor Grant commented on election signs and recommended the City Council establish a
standard for setbacks and sign locations. He stated typically signs have to be located four to six
feet from the roadway.
Councilmember McClung questioned if setting a standard would be a nightmare for the City's
code enforcement department.
Councilmember Holden supported the City having a standard to make things fair for all
candidates.
Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla asked if the Council wanted to have
setback standards in place for County right-of-way.
Mayor Grant did not recommend the City have setback standards in place for County right-of-
way.
Councilmember Holden supported the City reaching out to the County to encourage the County
to address signage concerns on their property.
Council consensus was to allow election signs to be posted four feet from the roadway.
Mayor Grant encouraged the Council to not advocate publicly in meetings during the 2020
election season. He anticipated the 2020 election would be divisive and he wanted the City
Council to remain neutral in its official capacity.
G. 2020 Fee Schedule
City Clerk Hanson stated the City Council annually establishes a fee schedule for administrative,
building construction, liquor licensing, copying of maps and ordinances, park and recreation
facility usage, planning and zoning, utilities, business licenses, utility fees, and other
miscellaneous permits and penalties that are enforced by the City. Staff provided a recap of the fee
schedule changes proposed for 2020 and requested comment from the Council.
Councilmember Holmes requested further information regarding the water violation fee.
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom commented on the water violation
fee.
Councilmember Holmes questioned if the City should be raising the fees for the park pavilion
fees given the high use of this space.
City Clerk Hanson reported the fees were increased slightly for 2020.
Mayor Grant requested the Council make a motion to extend the meeting.
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MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to
extend the meetinE to 8:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Councilmember Holmes supported the resident fee for the use of the park pavilion being
increased from $95 to $125.
H. 2020 Council Liaison and JDA Liaison Appointments Discussion
City Clerk Hanson stated each year, a Councilmember is appointed to serve as Council Liaison
on the various committees and commissions in the City.
Mayor Grant requested the Council send him their preferences via email, noting he had only
heard from one Councilmember to date.
Councilmember Scott explained he would be willing to continue to serve as the representative to
the Ramsey County League of Local Government.
I. Karth Lake Discussion
City Administrator Perrault stated the City Council discussed upcoming Karth Lake
expenditures at their September work session, specifically, purchasing a new pump and control
panel. At the previous Council work session, Council debated to what extent, if any, the Council
should be responsible for replacing the Karth Lake pump and associated control panel. The
Council also discussed the Karth Lake Improvement District putting funds away annually to
finance future expenditures. Following the discussion, Council requested the Council Liaison,
Mayor Grant, attend the Karth Lake Improvement District meeting and discuss next steps. Both
the Mayor and Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer attended the recent Karth Lake
Improvement District meeting and will be seeking Council input on moving forward with the
Karth Lake Improvement District.
City Administrator Perrault reported Public Works is still obtaining quotes for the work, but the
pump was originally quoted at $12,000. Depending on the decision for the control panel, the
original estimate was $30,000 for replacement. Public Works is exploring alternative options to
repair the existing panel, which would cost the City less in the short run, but the control panel
would also need to be relocated away from the retaining wall (unless steps are taken to stabilize
the retaining wall, the retaining wall will also have an associated cost). The actual cost to replace
the pump and any necessary work on the control panel will be brought forward to the Council at a
later date, but Council should discuss its cost participation for the Karth Lake Improvement
District. The Karth Lake Improvement District is meeting again in December to discuss further.
Councilmember Holden asked if the retaining wall was needed or if it could be removed.
Mayor Grant commented the retaining wall was starting to lean. He noted the wall could give
way and would fall into the lake. He suggested the correction work crew install a new retaining
wall.
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Councilmember Holmes supported the retaining wall being replaced on a 50/50 basis between
the City and the Karth Lake Improvement District. She believed this was a fair solution.
Councilmember Holden recommended the corrections crew be hired to replace the retaining wall
and that it be built to last 50 years.
Mayor Grant indicated there were 40+ homes in the Karth Lake Improvement District. He
estimated each home would be charged roughly$1,000 for the new retaining wall. He asked if the
City wanted to front this expense and bill it back through taxes through the improvement district.
He stated the pump would not be operational in 2020 unless the retaining wall were fixed.
Councilmember Holden stated she could support the City fronting the expense for the project
with the improvement district paying the City back.
Finance Director Bauman reported the City had done this in the past and noted the expense was
paid back over three years.
Councilmember Holden recommended the expense be paid back in two years.
Councilmember Scott supported the project being assessed to the improvement district.
Mayor Grant explained this would allow the improvement district to have some say over the
panel. He noted he would bring this information back to the Karth Lake board.
J. Council Tracker
City Administrator Perrault reviewed the items on the Council Tracker with the City Council.
2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES
Councilmember Holden requested clarification from a comment that was made by Community
Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla that was made at the Planning Commission meeting
regarding the size of a home that can be built on a small lot.
City Administrator Perrault clarified the statement that was made at the meeting regarding
house and lot sizes.
Councilmember Scott asked if the December 23 meeting would be canceled.
City Administrator Perrault stated this would be his recommendation. He noted a special
meeting would be held on December 16.
Councilmember McClung explained he would not be in attendance at the December 91h meeting
and possibly the December 16 meeting.
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ADJOURN
Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council Work Session meeting at 8:40 p.m.
04.- Aw�t
Jua Hanson David Grant
Cly Clerk Mayor