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Minutes of Work Session
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Present were Mayor Capra, Council members Jeff Paar, Tom Lee, Linda Broussard-
Vickers, and Michelle Lakso. Also present were, John Meyer, Finance Director, Mark
Statz of Bonestroo & Assoc. and City Attorney Kurt Glaser,
Budget:
Finance Director John Meyer reviewed the draft budget for 2009 and commented on
areas that Council members had suggested for change. Material he prepared also
identified the impact to the levy if additional money were included for street maintenance
at levels of $50,000, $100,000 and $150,000 per year. The Council consensus was that
some amount, perhaps around $25,000 could be included in the 2009 budged to begin
setting aside additional money for streets. Mark Statz suggested doing a cost estimate for
seal coating all streets once every five years and doing mill and overlay at 15 to 20 years.
The Council would like to see the report showing the cost of such a maintenance
program.
The council noted that Park and Rec has requested that $4-5000 be included in 2009 to
sponsor an 8K race in conjunction with Fete des Lacs. Park and Rec believes that the
event can become self sufficient as an annual event. Council consensus was to try to
include the request in the budget.
Another Work Session maybe needed to further review the budget before adopting a
preliminary levy in September.
2009 Street Project Issues:
Mark Statz reviewed some design questions on the 2009 Street Project. He asked Council
input on street width of Pelter Lake Drive between Mill Road and Peltier Circle.
Consensus was that the road should be narrowed slightly in order to allow for a six foot
sidewalk.
Engineer Statz requested input on street width for Peltier Lake Drive between 1649 and
1677 addresses. Due to the wetland on the south side of the street, a modified design is
necessary. Statz suggested a 28 foot street with a slight shift north with the centerline and
a superelevation of the north side toward the south. This design adjustment would make
driveway grades better and avoid filling in the wetlands. Council was okay with the
change, but wanted to minimize the shift of centerline.
Engineer Statz asked the Council whether bolts should be replaced on valves in the mill-
overlay streets. The City has experienced corrosion failure of bolts elsewhere and the
replacement would be a precautionary measure. Concensus was to replace the bolts now
rather than run the risk of watermain leaks
Trail grant:
Engineer Mark Statz suggested that the Council prioritize segments of trails in order to
focus on what will be included in the trail grant project. City Attorney Glaser
discouraged the informal voting process that Mark proposed as a potential problem in a
work session where voting doesn't occur. The map and project segment list will be sent
to each council members and Park and Rec members to select five preferred project
components. Those most preferred segments would likely be part of a trail project. The
map and list will also be put on the City's web site in order to allow the public to
comment, if they wish.
City Code:
The Council discussed draft revisions to City Code Chapters 10-94. City Attorney Glaser
reviewed sections that are proposed to change. Some sections of Chapter 51 will not be
changed as previously suggested, as they could conflict with Minnesota Health
Department rules on well drilling. Another work session will be scheduled later to
review Chapters 100-156.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:35 p.m.
Dallas Larson, Administrator