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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 04-09-1990 . a. b. c. d. . e. f. g. . , MINUl'E'S OF THE ARDEN HILlS REX>UU\R <XlUNCIL MEEI'ING ~Y, ~ 9, 1990, 7:30 P.M. - CITY HALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather called the meeting to on;ier at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL The roll teing called the following members were present: Mayor Thomas Sather, Council1nembers Paul Malone and Thomas Mahowald. Absent: Councilmembers Nancy Hansen and JoAnn Growe. Also present: Planner John Bergly, Attorney Jerry Filla, Erl;ineer Terry Maurer, Treasurer Frank Green, Park Director John Buckley, Public Works Supervisor Daniel Winkel, Clerk Administrator Gary Berger and Deputy Clerk Catherine rago. CALL TO ORDER AOOPr AGENDA Mfilone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to adopt the April 9 Agenda as suhnitted. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) APPROVE MINUI'ES Mahowald moved, seconded by Malone, to approve the minutes of the March 26 Regular Council meeting as subnitted. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) CONSENT CALENDAR Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to approve the Consent Calendar for the April 9 Council Meeting and all necessary documents contained therein: authorize executive of Adopt Resolution No. 90-14, Pr=lailning Minnesota Volunteer Week, April 22-28, 1990. Adopt Resolution No. 90-15, Pr=lailning Earth Day, April 22, 1990. Appoint Arnold Delger, 1455 Arden VieM Drive and Christopher Hang, 4247 Arden View Court, to Public Safety/Works Committee. Approve Purchase of Infield Groomer and Lawn sweeper. Change Regular Council Meeting Date, Monday, May 28 to Tuesday, May 29, 1990. Adopt Apportionment Resolutions Nos. 90-19, 90-20, and 90-21. Approve List of Claims and Payroll. Motion carried unanilnously. (3-0) PUBLIC CCM1ENTS REQUFSI' SI'REEI' LIGHI'S Mayor Sather explained this matter will te discussed at a future meeting as the resident was not prepared to present the request at this t:i1ne. Mayor Sather asked if there was anyone present who wished to te heard. GEESE PROBLEMj lAKE JOHANNA Tom Ludlow, 1515 El::igewater Avenue, explained the problems the residents in this area are experiencing due to the geese. He advised the mnnter of geese increase each year and the ex=ement =eates an unhealthy abnosphere for residents. Ludlow stated the residents have tried various methcds to remove the geese from this area and have failed. He explained his wife directed a letter to the City in November 1989 and the response in:licated the best t:i1ne to deal with the geese is in the summer months. Ludlow questioned if the residents could initiate a "Hunter/stalker" approach to elbninate the geese from the area. He explained this methcx:l =eates a hostile environment to discourage the geese from nesting. Ludlow des=ibed the methcx:l involves stalking the family of geese to =eate an anxious atmosphere and discharging firearms, with blank loads, to =eate a fear of the area. He advised the second phase of the program would involve placement of several swan decoys on the lake j both phases are necessary to deter the geese from nesting in the area. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-9-90 Page 2 . GEESE (Cont'd) Mayor Sather stated this matter has been brought before Council for discussion on an annual basis by residents of either Lake Johanna or Josephine. He advised llldlow it is illegal to discharge a fireann within the City limits and Council would not authorize this method to prohibit the geese from nesting in this area. Sather explained Lake Johanna and Josephine fall umer the jurisdiction of Ramsey County and the City has tried to work with the County on various occasions to eliminate the problem. He expressed concern regarding a health hazard at the beach areas due to the geese ex=ement. The Mayor suggested staff" contact Ramsey County officials and the DNR to determine if the mnnber of geese in this area pose a health risk within an urban environment. Joseph Kahnke, 1.541. Edgewater Avenue, explained the number of geese nesting in this area in=eases every year. He expressed concern regarding the health hazard to children using the beaches and suggested the City make an effort to rid the lake area of the geese. Council con=ed to direct staff to contact the Department of Natural Resources and Ramsey County officials to determine a method to remedy this problem. AWARD BID; WELL ABIINDONMENT KEM MILLrnG SITE Council was referred to a memorandtrrn from the Clerk Administrator dated 4-7-90 and a letter from Delta Envirornnental, Inc. dated 4-6-90 relative to the bid tab.1lation for well abandornnent at the Kem Milling site. . Berger advised he con=s with Delta's reconnnendation to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder, Bergerson-caswell, Inc., of Maple Plain, in the amount of $1.2,760.00, subject to satisfactory reference checks. Mahowald moved, seconded by Malone, that Council award the bid for well abandonment at the Kem Milling site to the lowest responsible bidder, Bergerson-caswell, Inc., of Maple Plain, in the amount of $1.2,760.00, pending satisfactory reference checks. Motion =ied unanimously. (3-0) AWARD BID; UNDERGROUND TANK REMJVAL, KEM MILLING SITE Council was referred to a report from the Clerk Administrator dated 4-6-90 , relative to the bid tab.1lation for underground storage tank removal at the Kem Milling site. Berger advised that he con= with Delta's reconnnendation to award the bid to HRS Construction of Loretto, based on their low bid of $1.5,800 and pending satisfactory reference checks. He noted that HRS also received the bid for building demolition, which will provide some economy of skill and minimize some problems in tenns of phasing of the project. CouncilInember Malone questioned if the lump sum base bid is a compilation of the excavating, transporting and additional tackfill. . Darryl Ohrran, Delta Evirornnental, explained the lump sum bid includes the excavation, tank removal, tackfill and disposal of the tanks. He stated the amount of additional clean tackfill, transporting or excavation was requested in the bid process to indicate what additional costs will be if soil contamination conditions are found at the site; the figures noted in the bids are estbrates. . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-9-90 Page 3 BIDS (Cont'd) Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to award the bid for removal of the six (6) underground storage tanks to the lowest resp:>nsible bidder, HRS Construction, Inc;, of Loretto, MN, based on their bid of $15,800.00 and pending satisfactory reference checks. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) QrmE; ASBESI'OS ABAT.El>1ENl', KEM MILLING SITE Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk Administrator dated 4-6-90 and a letter from Delta Envirornnental Consultants dated 4-5-90,relative to the quotes received for asl:estos abatement at the Kern Milling site. 'Ihe Clerk Administrator explained Delta Environmental is recornmen:iing acceptance of the quote received from Gynyx, Inc., in the amount of $12,880.00. He referred to Delta's letter which identifies the fact that one of the low bidders had been cited by MPCA, one did not return the citation fonn and it is not known if the company has been cited for any reason and the third low quote is approximately 50% percent less than the average quote for the project. Berger explained he was informed by Kristi Jensen of Delta that given the complexity of the project, the quote received by Environet, Inc. :may not be sufficient to ensure quality completion of the project in a timely fashion. Councilmember Malone asked a representative from Delta to outline the concerns regarding the Environet Inc. quote. . Darryl OhrPan and Kristi Jensen were present and explained that based on past experience and discussions with other contractors it appears the average length of time to complete this project would be ten days. Jensen stated Environet est:i1nated the time of completion between three and four days; it appears they :may not be taking all factors of the project into consideration. Attorney Filla questioned if the specifications on which the quotes were based were specific in identifying the need for electricity, lack of accessibility of potable water and the need for security. Jensen stated the need for electricity was specified several times in the specifications and was listed in told print. CouncilJnember Mahowald questioned what recourse the City will have in the event the job is unsatisfactory. Attorney Filla advised the City may request a perfODl'aIlce tond in the amount of the quote which will be utilized in the event the job is unsatisfactory. 'Ihere was discussion relative to phasing of the demolition project. Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to award the bid for asbestos abatement to Environet, Inc., in the amount of $6,584. 00, contingent upon sul:xnission of a performance tond in the amount of the bid being provided to the City on or before April 13, 1990, and that the Clerk Administrator is hereby authorized to award the bid to the next qualified bidder, Gynyx, Inc., in the event Environet is unable to provide the performance tond. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) . AWARD BID; DISEASED TREE REM:lVAL Council was referred to a memorandum from Park Director Buckley dated 4-5-90, relative to the bid received for the 1990 diseased tree removal contract. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-9-90 Page 4 . BIDS (Cant'd) Malone moved, seconded by Mahavald, to award. the bid for the 1990 Disease:i Tree Removal contract to the lowest resp:lnsible bidder, OUtside Services, Inc., in the aIOClUI'lt of $2,639.50, pending satisfactory reference checks. Motion =ied unanimously. (3-0) RES. #90-18; AMEND RES. 90-03, rnvESIMENTS Council was referred to a report from the Clerk Administrator dated 4-4-90, relative to a request from Treasurer Green to designate additional brokerage finns for investments in Federal goverrnnent instruments. Treasurer Green explained. the arnerxled resolution includes the 4M F'un:l and allows the City more flexibility-with investment options. Mahowald moved, seconded by Malone, to adopt Resolution No. 90-18, AMENDING RESOwrION NO. 90-03, DESIGNATING BROKERAGE FIRMS FUR rnvESIMENT IN FIDERAL GOVERNMENT INSTRUMENTS. Motion =ied unanilnously. (3-0) CASE #90-02; SUP GROUP HEALTH, INC, NORI'HW:XlDS DRIVE, OPUS OJRPORATION Council was referred to the Planner's report and Planning Commission minutes dated 4-4-90, relative to the application for a Special Use Pennit to operate a Medical Clinic in an I-2 District, IDt Combination and site Plan Approval, Northwoods Drive, Opus Corporation. Bergly reviewed the three actions necessary and explained the Planning Commission recornrnendations for approval on the three actions, with conditions, as outlined in the minutes of 4-4-90. . Caunci11llernber Malone noted the Planner's report states the SUP and site plan require no variances, but the proposed sign exceeds the length requirements. The Planner explained the sign does meet the minbnum area requirements although sign length exceeds requirements. Malone recalled a sign variance was granted to American Family Insurance on the adjacent site to accomrnodate their standard identification sign. Counci11llernber Mahowald questioned the total acreage on this site; referred to two separate figures shown in the d=umentation. The Project Manager advised the total acreage for this site is 5.95 acres. counci11llernber Malone questioned if the applicant has received a copy of the Building Inspector's letter of 3-26-90, which lists several concerns relative to this site. The Project Manager stated he has discussed the letter with the Building Inspector and reviewed all concerns listed. Malone questioned the extension of Northwoods Drive along the perilneter of the Opus property and the adjacent property to the west. . Planner Bergly advised the preliminary plat of this area shCMed Northwoods as a looped street and OUtlot A will have to be platted prior to development; the City will have to review and approve the platting of this area prior to development. The Project Manager explained that Opus does not =ently own or control the property identified as OUtlot A. . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. . 6. . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-9-90 Page 5 CASE #90-02 (Cont'd) Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, that Council approve the Lot Combination of lot 1 am part of Lot 2, Block 1, Northwoods, Case #90-02, subject to the follCMing corxlitions: 1. That evidence of filing the lot combination am the previously approved Registered I..aOO survey with Ramsey County l::e suJ:mitted to Arden Hills prior to issuance of wilding = grading permits by the city. 2. That the City Attorney am Engineer approve the legal am engineering requirements, especially in regard to the drainage am other easements am status of the previously approved, wt still not filed, Registered I..aOO survey. - Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, that Council approve the Special Use permit for a medical clinic in an 1-2 District, Case #90-02, I.ot 1 am part of lot 2, Block 1, Northwoods, based on the following: A Special Use Permit is required to operate a medical clinic in an 1-2 District. The clinic is a compatible use with recent development in the Northwoods Park complex am other development in this district. Medical facilities are considered one of the higher quality business am industrial uses, comparable to office uses, Traffic for a medical facility is spread evenly throughout the day am will not create peak hour traffic problems. The Special Use Permit am accompanying site plan require no variances am no special conditions. The Special Use Permit l::e subject to development in a=rdance with the site plan approved by the Council as part of this application. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, that Council approve the site Plan for a medical clinic on Lot 1, and part of lot 2, Block 1, Northwoods, Case #90-02, subject to the follCMing corxlitions: 1. That the City receive notice that the grading am drainage plan has l::een approved by Rice Creek Watershed District and the City Engineer. 2. That the applicant will work with City staff prior to installation of the lighting fixtures am if the lighting presents glare problems on adjoining property or public streets or if lenses are visible to vehicle operators along the street, the owner will adjust or replace the lighting fixtures as necessary . 3. That the applicant resolve appropriate P.Srk Dedication for this site. 4. That the landscape Bond be suJ:mitted as required by Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Councilmernber Malone asked the applicant to display a diagram of the proposed signage plan for this site. The Planner displayed the signage plan and reviewed the requested sign variance. He explained the area is within the sign Ordinance requirements; the dimensions of the sign are different than those required by Ordinance. . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-9-90 Page 6 CASE #90-02 (Cont'd) The applicant advised the sign displays the standard Group Health Clinic "logo" and the variance is requested in order to maintain client recognition. Malone lOOVed, secorxled by Mahowald, that Council approve the Sign length Variance, Case #90-02, as requested for the street sign located on Northwocxls Drive, contingent \llX>n the sign not ex"""""'" ; 119' 100 square feet and based on the the following rationale: '!he sign meets the spirit of the Ordinance and does not exceed the minimum sign area or height requirements and meets the sign setback requirement. Motion =ied unanimously. (3-0) CASE #90-03; FRONT SEI'BACK VARIANCE, 3464 SIEMS COURT, KUDAK & FlEW COUncil was refexred to the Planner's report and Planning Cormnission minutes dated 4-4-90 and Board of Appeals Minutes dated 3-24-90, regarding the application for a front setback variance, 3464 siems Court, Kudak & Field. '!he Planner explained the request is to accornmcdate a two-car garage on the site and he refe=ed Council to a diagram of the proposed garage placement. He noted a survey of the adjacent lots determined the average front yard setback in this neighborhood to be 30 feet. Bergly stated the applicant has been working with an architect to fird alternate solutions for garage placement, however, due to the limited building envelope and topcgraphy of the lot the garage placement is extremely difficult without some type of variance. '!he Planner advised the Board of Appeals and Planning Conunission reconunended denial of the variance based on the negative sight-line bnpact of the garage placement on the adjacent properties and preference of Ixlth b:x:1ies not to set a precedent with such a dramatic setback variance. Bergly reviewed an alternative plan for the garage placement which would require a 20 ft. setback (a 10 ft. variance). '!he Planner briefly des=ibed the residents concerns, as noted in Planning minutes. After discussion Council concurred that the requested variance is extreme and will negatively bnpact this area. CouncilInernbers expressed sympathy for the applicant working within the building envelope constraints and suggested an attempt be made toward placement of the garage at a location which is lTIOre in line with =ent zoning standards. Malone lllOVed, secorxled by Mahowald, to deny the Front Setback Variance application, Case #90-03, resed on the following: 1. '!here is not an identifiable hardship, 2. Granting the variance will set precedent and unduly shorten the front setbacks generally established in this area, and, 3. Placement of the garage at this location will infringe on adjacent properties site-lines. Motion =ied unanimously. (3-0) CASE #90-04; SIGN RELOCATION, 1203 W. CO. RD. E, CARROLL'S FURNITURE Council was referred to the Planner's rep:>rt and Planning minutes of 4-9-90, relative to the request for relocation of the sign at Carroll's Furniture, 1203 W. County Road E. . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-9-90 Page 7 CASE #90-04 (Cont'd) 'The Planner explained the applicant is requesting relocation of the sign clue to the proposed signalization of the intersection of pine Tree Drive arrl Col.ll1ty Road E. He noted the Planning Commission recommende:i approval of the request with three conditions. Bergly advised the Planning Commission also recommend.e:i the island at the front of the store be remove:i to aCCOllUl\Odate traffic flowt with the stipulation that the applicant provide lan:iscaping on the islarrl where the sign is to be located. Mahowald moved, seconde:i by Sather, to approve Case #90-04, relocation of the. sign for Carroll's F\Jmiture to the east island of the parking lot, approve the rront setback variance, not to excee:i 5 feet, approve the sign length variance to allow the sign to be 12 feet 11 inches, based on the fact the minimum sign area does not excee:i minimum requirements, arrl approve removal of the front island to accomma:late traffic flow, contingent upon: 1. 'The front setback variance for the sign will not excee:i 5 feet. 2. '!he height of the sign will be 16 feet, as require:i by Ordinance. 3. '!he applicant will provide a landscape plan for the sign islarrl. Motion carrie:i unaniJnously. (3-0) LEXINGTON AVE. PIANNmG sruDY REC'CM1ENDATIONS Col.ll1cil was refe=e:i to the Planner's report date:i 4-19-90, relative to the Planning Commission review and recommendations in support of the Lexington Avenue concept plans. Bergly explaine:i the three recommendations for COl.ll1cil consideration: 1. '!hat a task force of the Corrnnission meet to provide insight into objectives and reconunendations regarding the Lexington Avenue study; either prior to or at their regular meeting in May. . 2. '!hat an amendment to the TIF District be initiated inIlnediately and put into place as soon as possible; captured tax revenue would be used for public inprovernents and possible relocation assistance for one or two =ent businesses. 'The financial consultant advises this could be accorrplishe:i within 45 days. 3. 'Ihat a moratorium be placed on any private development within the Planning study Area to allow planning to continue without the pressure of making hasty decisions; Corrnnission con=e:i that this action would be in the J::est long-term interests of businesses and property owners wi thin the area. 'There was discussion relative to rationale for imposing the moratorium arrl the ti1ne frame for the plan canpletion. Council discussed scheduling a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the Lexington Avenue Re:ievelopment concept plan and review the recommendationS. Malone moved, seconde:i by Mahowald, to schedule a Joint Worksession Meeting with Planning Commission members on Monday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m., at the City Hall, to discuss the Lexington Avenue Redevelopment Concept. Motion carrie:i unanlinously. (3-0) DISC; CREATE TIF DISI'RICI' Col.ll1cil discussed the recommendation fram the Planning Commission to create a TIF District in conjunction with the Lexington Avenue Planning study. Clerk Administrator Berger explained the proposed changes in legislation relating to TIF; in discussions with Financial Consultant Casserly it was suggested no action be taken on this matter l.ll1til the legislative session is conclude:i. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular council Meeting, 4-9-90 Page 8 . RES. #90-16; LEXINGI'ON AVE. IMPROVEMENrS Council was refe=ed to a memorandum from the Clerk Administrator dated 4-6-90, relative to the Lexington Avenue Improvement Projects proposed by Ramsey County. Engineer Maurer reviewed his letter dated 4-4-90 and recamnended the plan be approved, the parking along a portion of Lexington Avenue be restricted and the agreement be approved after deletion of Item #4 which is the westerly bike path. Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to amend the Cooperative Agreement wit:9- Ramsey County, No. 90001, and direct staff to prepare the amendment which el:iInb1ates Item #4, relating to City payment for =nstnlction of the westerly bike path. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to adopt Resolution No. 90-16, APPROVING PlANS FOR PROJECI' NO. S.A.P. 62-651-25, excluding the =nstruction of the westerly bike path. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to adopt Resolution No. 90-17, REQUESTING RAMSEY COUNTY 'ID RESTRICT PARKING AIDNG A PORl'ION OF LEXINGI'ON AVENUE, that portion extending between Trunk Highway 96 and Royal Oaks Drive. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) NOTE: Council previously passed Resolution #83-15 which restricted parking along the west side of Lexington Avenue T.H. 96 to Royal Oaks Drive, therefore, the amendment was not included in Resolution No. 90-17. . PROFOSED TRAIL & PARK IMPROVEMENTS Council was refe=ed to a report fram Park Director Buckley dated 4-5-90, relative to proposed 1990 park and trail improvements. Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, that Council approve the expenditures for the 1990 trail :improvements at Hazelnut Trail fram stowe Avenue north to County Road E, the installation of play equipment at Valentine Park and the remodeling of the Hazelnut wanning Shelter, as outlined in the Park Director's report dated 4-5-90, and direct the city Engineer to prepare specifications and advertise for bids for the 1990 T1cail Improvement. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Council was refe=ed to a memorandum from the Park Director dated 4-5-90, outlining a City-wide flower campaign . Buckley explained the Park & Recreation COrmnittee discussed the proposed flower garden program and recommended working on two phases of the program; the beautification of the city gateways with flower beds and the plantings around residential mailboxes. FLOWER POWER CAMPAIGN 'Ihe Park Director requested authorization to expend funds to begin installation of the "Gateway Gardens"; est:i1nated cost is $2,100.00. . Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, that Council authorize the Park Director to expend $2,100.00 for the Flower Power Garden campaign for =nstruction and installation of the gateway flower beds. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-9-90 Page 9 . RmUEST TI'K) ADDITIONAL TELEPHONE LllIES Council was referred to a mernoranchnn from Public Works Supervisor Winkel dated 4-5-90, requesting two additional telephone lines be installed at the city Hall. Winkel advised he was representing staff and reviewed the difficulties enployees in= to naintain open telephone lines. He stated the additional phone lines are not budgeted in the :1990 Wdget and recommended the over budget costs be charged to Government Buildings. Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to approve the installation of two (2) additional telephone lines at the City Hall. Motion carried unanllnously. (3-0) RECYCLING DAY CHANGE; EVERY WEDNESDAY Council was referred to a mernoranchnn from the Clerk Administrator dated 4-5-90, recommending a change in the recycling day from Tuesday, biweekly, to Wednesday on a weekly basis. Berger explained his initial concerns regarding the proposed recycling day change and reviewed the rationale offered by E-Z Recycling for improved service due to the day change and a weekly collection schedule. . Council concurred the weekly collection schedule is very appealing and suggested that staff make a strong effort to promote the change and notify residents. Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to approve the change in the recycling days and amend the =rent contract with E-Z Recycling to reflect the change beginning the first Wednesday in May and to continue every Wednesday thereafter, and that the =rent contract with E-Z Recycling be forwarded to the City Attorney for preparation of the contract amendment. Motion carried unanbnously. (3-0) COUNCIL CCMIDITS APPOINT rnAIR; FINANCE COMMITI'EE Counci11nember Malone requested the appointment of Carl Rlmdquist as Olair of the Finance Carmnittee. Mayor Sather con=red with the appoinbnent as requested. Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to ratify the Mayor's appoinbnent of Carl Rundquist as Olair of the Finance Carmnittee and directed staff to notify Rundquist of the appointment. Motion carried unan:im1sly. (3-0) MISCELLAlffiJUS Counci11nember Mah~ld complimented Clerk Administrator Berger on the correspondence sent to the Senate and House Tax Cormnittees on the recent proposed legislative action regarding MSA funds. Berger reported he will continue to pursue this rratter and report to Council. INVITATION; GROUND BRKING. TRAllITNG CENTER Clerk Administrator Berger advised Council is invited to attend the ground-breaking ceremonies for the Army Reserve Training Center on Monday, 4-16-90, at 2:00 p.ro, . DRAINAGE PROBLEM; KEITHSON ADDITION Clerk Administrator Berger reported on the letter received from Richard Foster, 4529 Keithson Drive, dated 4-3-90, relative to the drainage problems in this area. . . tt Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meetin3', 4-9-90 Page 10 KEI'lHSON (Cent'd) Engineer Maurer briefly reviewed the case history of problems experienced in this area regard:in;J the pond construction and reported on meetings with the developer in an attempt to resolve .. the problems. Maurer explained he has also been in =ntact with the Rice Creek Watershed District to resolve the matter. Maurer noted the City retains an escr:ON check on the project. Council con=ed to direct the city Attorney to =ntact Mr. Eibensteiner regard:in;J resolution of this matter and requested the city Engineer to continue his review of the matter \Vith the RCWD, especially as relates to siz:in;J of the pond, and report to Council at a future meeting. Richard Foster, 4529 Keithson Drive, requested Council address the drainage problems relat:in;J to flood:in;J of the trees on the rear portion of his property. ADJOURN Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Motion =ied unanimously. (3-0) Gary R. Berger Clerk Administrator 'lhorrasR.Sather Mayor NOTICE OF MEETING There will be a Joint Council/Planning Canunission meeting held on Monday, April 30, 1990 at 6:30 p.m., at the City Hall. The next Regular Council meet:in;J will be held on Monday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m., at the City Hall.