HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-10 CC WS - ApprovedCity Counci12008-09-10, 7:45 p.m
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 Mark Statz of Bonestroo & Assoc. and
City Attorney Kurt Glaser,
City Code:
The City Attorney reviewed proposed changes to City Code Section 91.05 prohibiting
transportation of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia and amending Section
111.22 by prohibiting "ultimate fighting" in any liquor establishment.
The Attorney reviewed a list of minor changes to Chapters 110-121, including the
proposal to require egress windows in all bedrooms of any residential rental unit. The
remaining Chapters 150-156 will be reviewed in a joint session with Planning & Zoning
on September 17, 2008.
Assessment Policy:
City Administrator Larson reviewed the assessment policy as it relates to corner lots and
odd-shaped lots involved in the 2009 Street Improvement. It was clear that some lots
would need further adjustment to get to an actual measure of benefit. The City will
engage the services of an appraiser to review a representative sampling of the unusual
lots to make sure we get a proper assessment on the parcels.
2009 Street Project Issues:
Mark Statz reviewed the schedule and suggested that bids be received in late October and
that the Council take action in early November to schedule a special assessment hearing
in early December. The Council will consider a special meeting on November 5 to call
for a public hearing. The hearing will likely be December 1.
Engineer Statz reviewed the plans for the project especially noting locations of rain
gardens. Almost all of the rain gardens will fit in the right of way or city utility
easements. Staff suggested a policy that rain gardens would be grass unless adjoining
property owner requests a flowered rain garden, in which case an agreement would be
executed that requires maintenance by the property owner. The engineer will meet with
property owners affected by rain gardens to explain the program.
The Council reviewed a map of drainage issues that are proposed to be addressed in the
project plan. The ponds in Acorn Creek and Acorn Creek Second Addition would be
cleaned. Rear-yard drainage issues would be corrected by installation of drain the in
Hardwood Ponds 2nd Addition and Acorn Creek between Quebec and 73rd Avenue. The
consensus was to include the work in the project, with the costs paid from the Stormwater
Drainage Fund.
MEETING SCHEDULE
The Council discussed its meeting schedule to the end of the year, noting conflict with
holidays. Meeting dates will be November 5, 12 & 24 and December 1, 10, 17 & 30. The
meeting of November 5 would be to certify election results and to set a public hearing on
special assessments. December 1 would be the date for public hearing on the 2009 Street
Improvement, December 17 the continuation date for the budget hearing and possible
date to adopt the budget. The balance of the dates are regular business meetings.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:35 p.m.
Dallas Larson, Administrator