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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 29, 2009 Page 19 Roe moved, Klausing seconded, directing staff to abate the remaining public nui- sance violation(s) at 2178 Cohansey Boulevard, if not abated by the owner by July 5, 2009, by hiring a general contractor to remove the junk/debris, schedule the impounding of vehicles, and repair/repair the fence, as detailed in the Request for Council Action dated June 29, 2009, at an estimated cost of approximately $2,000; and further directing that the property owner be billed for all actual and administrative costs; and if those charges remain unpaid, staff is to recover costs as specified in Minnesota Statute, Section 407.07B; with costs to be reported to the City Council following the abatement. Roll Call Ayes: Johnson; Ihlan; Roe; and Klausing. Nays: None. c. Approve an Agreement with the Roseville Central Park Foundation for a Restroom Facility at the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum Parks and Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke provided a review of the develop- ment history of Central Park; Master Planning for the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum in Roseville's Central Park; Arboretum Committee involvement; and key partner- ship of the Central Park Foundation in fostering development funds. Mr. Brokke reviewed implementation and phased progression in that development, with the next logical progression being a Phase I of the restroom facility, with the esti- mated cost of $200,000, with funding donated by the Foundation Board. Mr. Brokke reviewed the agreement drafted by the City Attorney with staff be- tween the City and Central Park Foundation for construction activities to be ad- ministered by the Foundation, and the City ultimately accepting maintenance and operation responsibilities upon completion. Mr. Brokke advised that additional revenue should be generated through increased rentals, and Phase II would consist of a meeting hall, kitchenette and storage area. Mr. Brokke displayed artist rendi- tions of the exterior elevations and floor plan of the proposed facility; and specif- ics of the agreement between the parties. Mr. Brokke noted that the City would approve the construction contract, waive building permit fees, and review contrac- tor pay requests prior to payment by the Foundation to ensure they were within city accounting standards, and that the City would extend sanitary sewer and wa- ter to serve the facility, provide fill dirt for utility trenches, and replace topsoil and rough grade the trench excavation areas. Mr. Brokke anticipated completion of the project by the end of October; and rec- ommended approval of the agreement. On behalf of the City Council, residents, and staff, Mayor Klausing expressed ap- preciation to the Foundation for stepping forward with this project, given the