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2004-07-06 City Council minutesPage No. 1 July 6, 2004 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF ME'4NESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, July 6, 2004 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota was held at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Huber called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Huber, Councilmembers Duggan, Krebsbach, Schneeman and Vitelli. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, the audience and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Duggan moved adoption of the revised agenda for the meeting. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays:0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Duggan moved approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 1, 2004. Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilmember Duggan moved approval of the amended minutes of the regular meeting held on June 15, 2004. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Duggan moved approval of the consent calendar for the meeting, revised to move items 6b, Building Activity Report, 63, School Resource Officer, 6g, Sign Permit at 1385 Mendota Heights Road, and 6i, Parking Lot Expansion, to the regular agenda, along with authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgment of the approved minutes of the June 22, 2004 Planning Commission meeting. a. Acknowledgement of a letter from MnDOT regarding traffic Control signage on Annapolis Street at Highway 13. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2 July 6, 2004 b. Authorization for execution of Wetlands Health Evaluation Program (WISP) joint powers agreement. c. Authorization for the issuance of a purchase order to Kiss's Auto Safety for installation of emergency response equipment in the Fire Marshal/Assistant Chief vehicle for an amount not to exceed $4,000. d. Approval of the issuance of a building permit for an exit door at Mendota Corporate Center, 1110 Highway 110. e. Adoption of Resolution No. 04 -37, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR BUILDING "D ", `E ", AND "F" OF THE TOWN CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." f. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated July 6, 2004. g. Approval of the List of Claims dated July 6, 2004 and totaling $153,246.54. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Councilmember Duggan noted that the monthly building activity report indicates that as a city that is really developed, Mendota Heights still has continuous interest in development and improvement. The building activity numbers for this month are about the same as they were at this time last year. He credited staff and the desirability of the community for the continued activity. Councilmember Duggan moved to acknowledge the Building Activity Report for June. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Council acknowledged a memo from Police Chief Aschenbrener requesting authorization to proceed with developing an eligibility roster for an entry level police officer to serve as a school resource officer. Councilmember Vitelli stated that he supports the request and that when the chief comes forward with a proposal to hire one or two officers, that he also gives Council an exit strategy so that the city is not confronted with the potential for a layoff of a sworn officer some day. Page No. 3 July 6, 2004 Chief Aschenbrener stated that he is in the process of drawing up a contract and memo of understanding for the high school and middle school. If the Department of Justice grant comes through, they will contribute $125,000 over three years and the city would need to omit to keeping the officer(s) for four years. Tonight he is asking for authorization to develop a recruitment list for a new position. Responding to a question ft6ff Cou—neilffidn5d Schneeman- he stated that Mendota Heights and the school district would participate in the grant match. The other cities that are included in the school district are no longer involved in the liaison program. Councilmember Schneeman stated that it does not seem fair that the other cities are not involved. They get the expertise, and the children from those cities accept the help of the officers, but only Mendota Heights pays for it. Mayor Huber responded that what the chief and the school district are trying to do is get funding from the federal government. The bulk of the money that is not funded by the federal government comes from the school district, and that is shared by all the residents of the district. Councilmember Schneeman asked if the city would have to pay back the grant money if the city does not continue the commitment for four years. Chief Aschenbrener responded that the grant will cover three years and ten months in the fourth year. The city will pay for two months of the fourth year. If two officers are funded, they would be available to all of the schools. Councilmember Vitelli stated that with respect to the concern Councilmember Schneeman had about the other cities not paying, he wants everyone to understand that if the city ignores this, the police department is responsible for taking calls to the school anyway. Responding to a question from Councilmember Krebsbach, Chief Aschenbrener stated that the total contribution from the city and the school district for the three year cycle would be $72,000. Mayor Huber stated that there is no agreement yet. The draft agreement is that out of the 48 months of the program, Mendota Heights would pay three months. He asked if the proposal is for two officers. Page No. 4 July 6, 2004 Chief Aschenbrener responded that it is for two officers if the grant application is successful. If it is not successful, the school district would like one officer to be available to the high school. The school district would fund the position for ten months of the year. Responding to a question from Councilmember Duggan, Chief Aschenbrener stated that if the grant is successful, the program would have to start immediately and if the city does not continue with the fourth year of the program, it would have to reimburse the federal government for the entire grant. Chief Aschenbrener informed Council that if Council approves his request, he would advertise for a new entry level officer and would advertise internally to see if one of the existing officers is interested in the SRO program. Councilmember Vitelli moved to authorize Chief Aschenbrener to proceed with developing an eligibility roster for entry level police officer(s) and to seek legal review of the contract and memo of understanding. Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion. - Ayes:5 Nays:0 SIGN PERMIT Council acknowledged a memo from Code Enforcement Officer Berg regarding an application for a permit from Sign -A -Rama for a sign face change at 1385 Mendota Heights Road. Councilmember Duggan stated that the proposal is to move one wall sign from the company's prior tenant space to their new space and also to replace the sign face on an existing ground sign. He noted that the memo indicates that both signs will be illuminated and asked how bright the illumination will be. Administrator Danielson responded that no one is present regarding the application and he does not have information about the illumination. It was the consensus to table the discussion to the July 20 meeting. PARKING LOT EXPANSION Council acknowledged a memo from Assistant Hollister regarding a request from Tushie - Montgomery and Associates for building permit authorization for parking lot expansion and building modifications for the Pilot Knob Distribution Center, 2360 Pilot Knob Road. Page No. 5 July 6, 2004 Council also acknowledged an associated report from the city planner. Councilmember Duggan stated that the planner's report is confusing in that the first paragraph discusses the addition of 12 parking spaces on the west property line and a bay of 24 spaces east of the loading area, but somewhere else-in the memo it f s a out par - g spaces with the potential for adding 12 spaces on the west boundary if necessary. He stated that it seems like this is a huge expansion. Mr. Andy Krenik, from Tushie - Montgomery Architects, stated that the parking that is proposed to be added is new bituminous for 24 parking stalls. It is currently a grassy area at the southeast corner of the property. A year ago, the owners requested the dock expansion, and the landlord is working with a tenant now. The 24 parking space expansion is tenant specific. He informed Council that he is working on the 10 foot separation from the building as the ordinance requires. Councilmember Duggan moved to authorize the issuance of the necessary building permits) contingent upon conformance with all applicable codes. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Cliff Timm was present to discuss the fishing derby and his conversations with DNR staff members regarding giving the bullheads caught at the fishing derby to the Dodge Nature Center. CASE NO. 04-18, PRIBORKIN Council acknowledged an application from Mr. Eugene Priborkin for a two foot front yard setback variance for a dormer over the front door at 2361 Apache Court. Assistant Hollister reviewed the application and the Planning Commission discussion and recommendation. Mr. Priborkin would like to add a dormer to his house and staff determined that even with the dormer, the structure meets the 30 foot front setback requirement. A variance is required because of the "string rule" — the setback of the home relative the neighboring homes. Councilmember Vitelli moved adoption of Resolution No. 04 -38, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO -FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A DORMER OVER THE FRONT DOOR AT 2361 APACHE COURT." Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion. Page No. 6 July 6, 2004 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 04-19, CORRIGAN Council acknowledged an application from Mr. Dennis Corrigan for a front yard setback variance for a front entryway at 1309 Furlong Avenue. Council also acknowledged associated staff reports. Assistant Hollister reviewed the application and the Planning Commission discussion and recommendation. Mr. Corrigan recently purchased the home and would like to add an entry way to the front of the house. Even with the addition he would meet the 30 foot setback requirement, but because of the sting rule he needs a variance. Although the city planner's original report did not recommend approval, he went out to visit the site and does now recommend approval. Councilmember Vitelli moved adoption of Resolution No. 04-39, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A FRONT ENTRYWAY AT 1309 FURLONG AVENUE." Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 04-20, Council acknowledged an application from Mr. Antonio Postiglione POSTIGLIONE for a sideyard setback variance for a driveway replacement at 562 Freemont Avenue. Council also acknowledged associated staff reports. Assistant Hollister reviewed the application and the Planning Commission discussion and recommendation. Mr. Postiglione would like to replace his existing driveway, which does not currently conform to the required setback. Councilmember Vitelli moved adoption of Resolution No. 04-40, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT AT 562 FREMONT AVENUE." Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 04 -21, STUTE Council acknowledged an application from Mr. Tom State for a Conditional Use Pen-nit for a six foot high fence within the required 30 foot sideyard setback at 2050 Theresa Street. Page No. 7 July 6, 2004 Assistant Hollister reviewed the application and the Planning Commission discussion and recommendation. Councilmember Schneeman stated that she visited the site and the six foot fence will be on the Mary Adele side of the property and there are several trees on that side of the property. Mr. Stute stated that he plans to put the wooden fence inside the trees. The chain link fence will run on the back of the property. The neighbor already has a fence up. The reason he proposes black chain link is so that it blends in with the trees and bushes in the back. He also described where the fences will be located. Councilmember Duggan stated that he had been concerned about the chain link fence being placed on the property line but that Mr. Stute has submitted letters of permission from the property owners to the east and south. Councilmember Duggan moved adoption of Resolution No. 04 -41, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SIX -FOOT HIGH FENCE AT 2050 THERESA STREET." Councihnember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 04-22 MCKINNEY Council acknowledged an application from Mr. Robert McKinney on behalf of the Mendakota Country Club, for a conditional use permit and wetlands permit to allow renovation of the 18th hole at 2075 Mendakota Drive. Council also acknowledged associated staff reports. Assistant Hollister reviewed the application and the Planning Commission discussion and recommendation. Mendakota would like to reconstruct the eighteenth hole because golf balls are being hit towards the dining room because of the current configuration. He informed Council that he visited the site with a representative of the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District and he agrees with what is proposed. The Planning Commission accepted the planner's recommendation that the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District have the opportunity to monitor, review and approve the project while it is under construction. Staff will extend an invitation to them to monitor the construction process if they so desire. Page No. 8 July 6, 2004 Councilmember Duggan noted that the planner's report states that the proposed course modifications will not affect the intensity of use on the property and will have little or no impact on surrounding properties. Mr. McKinney stated that the tee will be pushed back and the hold will be realigned so that the aim is not towards the clubhouse. Councilmember Vitelli moved adoption of Resolution No. 04 -42, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND WETLANDS PERMT FOR MENDAKOTA COUNTRY CLUB FOR A RENOVATION OF THE 18TH HOLE AT 2075 MENDAKOTA DRIVE." Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 04 -23, SWANSON Council acknowledged an application from Mr. Ron Swanson for a conditional use permit for a restaurant for the Le Cordon Bleu (Brown College), at Mendota Heights Road and Enterprise Drive. Mr. Swanson, Brown College Chancellor, was present for the discussion. Assistant Hollister reviewed the application and the Planning Commission discussion and recommendation. He stated that Mr. Dale Glowa, from United Properties, was present at the last meeting to request approval of the site plan for the new home for the Le Cordon Bleu program. Council approved the site plan and authorized issuance of permits since the building did not require any special approvals. Also, Council approved a 20 foot setback variance for a sign. Assistant Hollister stated that Brown College would like to apply for a liquor license as part of the Le Cordon Bleu program, and when staff met with representatives of the college, it was the consensus that it would be best for Brown to apply for LeCordon Bleu to be a restaurant. The Planning Commission recommended approval on a four /one vote, with Commissioner Dolan dissenting. Two of the commissioners, including the one who voted against approval, felt that the conditions for approval were to onerous for the applicants. Commissioner Dolan voted against the motion out of sympathy for the applicants. It was recommended for approval with five conditions: submission and approval of a lighting plan; that the hours of operation of the restaurant be limited to 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday and that any change in the hours of Page No. 9 July 6, 2004 operation must be approved by the city; reservation of adequate parking spaces for the exclusive use of restaurant customers; that the conditional use permit be granted for an educational restaurant as part of a larger culinary school and that the permit will cease if the culinary school operation ceases; and, that Brown College, le Cordon Bleu and/or United properties shall take responsibility in assisting in _..___._ 8c iri -the cost of any-mitigation-measures - deemed- nxcess b P y g �' y_. -- Council if Council perceives there to be any traffic or safety problems with pedestrians, bicyclists or motorists between the Le Cordon Bleu building and the Brown College main campus. Mr. Swanson indicated to the commission that he has no problem with the condition regarding hours of operation. The program is not open on Monday. With respect to the fourth condition, the commission wanted to be specific that it the conditional use permit is for this restaurant provided that it is for a teaching institution. If for some reason Le Cordon Bleu moved or Brown College wanted out of the restaurant business, they would have to come back for approval. Referring to the fifth condition, Assistant Hollister informed Council that with the success of Brown College, there have been parking problems and concern has been expressed by other tenants in the industrial park. The new building has parking above and beyond the ratios required by ordinance and parking above and beyond Le Cordon Bleu's perceived need. The parking will not only take care of the Le Cordon Bleu parking but may also mitigate some of the parking problems of Brown College. The Planning Commission applauded that but generated the question of the possibility that students of Brown who are not students at Le Cordon Bleu could park at Le Cordon Bleu and walk to Brown College. That raised discussion on whether there should be a trail and who should pay for it. He discussed the issue with the city attorney, and Parks Project Manager Kullander prepared a memo discussing the trails and projected cost of trails in the industrial park. He also talked to Mr. Glowa about the trail issue, and told him that if Council adopts the condition, United Properties is one of the three entities designated to pay for the trail or some other mitigation measures. Mr. Glowa responded that was fine. He felt it very unlikely that a student would park at Le Cordon Bleu and walk all the way to Brown College. He stated that he will write into his contract with Brown that any costs United Properties incurs for a trail would be passed on to Brown. Councilmember Krebsbach asked whether the parking lot will be used as excess parking for Brown. Her concern would be about shuttling the students. Page No. 10 July 6, 2004 Assistant Hollister responded that the Brown College representatives at the Planning Commission stated that there was no intent to promote it as an overflow parking area and no plans for a shuttle bus, but that may happen incidentally. Councilmember Krebsbach asked to what extent shuttle busing could be a problem. Councilmember Schneeman asked if the parking area could be signed for Le Cordon Bleu parking only. Assistant Hollister responded that Council can impose any conditions it wishes. Council could mandate that it be fine for Brown College overflow parking or prohibit it. Councilmember Krebsbach asked if there would be enough parking for Le Cordon Bleu if it became an overflow parking area for Brown College. Assistant Hollister responded that the first priority for the parking would be Le Cordon Bleu to the extent that it generates the need for parking. Students, customers and faculty are the first priority. Any spaces that are left over may have the beneficial effect of overflow parking. Brown has no plan for encouraging Brown College parking there. Councilmember Duggan noted that the plan indicates future classroom and kitchen uses. He asked if the parking plan includes parking for those new uses. Assistant Hollister responded the city planner calculated the parking space needs based on the maximum parking space scenario, and the full build out is more than covered by the proposed parking. Councilmember Duggan stated that he would prefer to have Le Cordon Bleu determine how to use the parking rather than the city setting conditions and having them sign where people should park. Councilmember Vitelli asked the distance between this building and the Brown campus and whether the Brown students can legally park on the street. Councilmember Duggan stated that the campus is somewhere between four blocks and a half mile from the proposed building. Page No. 11 July 6, 2004 Responding to the question about on- street parking, Assistant Hollister stated that some of the curbs have been marked no parking. Councilmember Vitelli did not think Council should talk at length about overflow parking. If students can park on the street closer to the campus, they will not park in overflow parking at Le Cordon - Bleu: _ ----- - - - - -- - - -- _ _ _ . Mr. Swanson stated that he cannot guess where people will park and why. Right now the majority of the parking that causes the problem on Northland is the Le Cordon Bleu students. They like to park on the street. With the new parking, Brown will be moving 850 spaces over to the Le Cordon Bleu site and that opens up lots of parking spaces on the main campus. He did not foresee students parking on the street if they do not have to. He also believes that if students have to go between the campus and Le Cordon Bleu will drive. There will be activities at the main campus that Le Cordon Bleu students will go over to the campus for. All of Le Cordon Bleu is not moving, just the culinary program is. He did not see parking as an issue, stating that there will be plenty of parking in both places to accommodate everyone. Councilmember Schneeman asked if she saw that Le Cordon Bleu was going to be open from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Mr. Swanson responded that it will not, but the pastry and baking program has one section that runs from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Brown College is concerned for student safety, and when there are people in the building the lighting will be on. Councilmember Duggan stated that there was an indication somewhere on the plan about lighting symbols. He could not find symbols for light poles. Mr. Swanson responded that Le Cordon Bleu does not necessarily need lighting from the poles,. There could be lighting on the building. Responding to a question from Councilmember Duggan, Mr. Bill Wolters, from Constructive Ideas, stated that the plan shows a rock area (construction driveway) and he would have thought the entrance to the site would also be rock as protection. The main construction will be off Enterprise Drive, and there will be rock at the entrance corning out to the street. Page No. 12 July 6, 2004 Councilmember Duggan suggested a correction to the resolution to add "parking" in front of "spaces" in the third condition. He asked if Council needs to clarify a percentage of costs in the fifth condition. Attorney Schleck responded that the existing language in that condition gives flexibility for both parties to come up with an appropriate agreement. Councilmember Krebsbach moved adoption of Resolution No. 04- 43: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR LE CORDON BLEU (BROWN COLLEGE) FOR A RESTAURANT AT MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD AND ENTERPRISE DRIVE," revised as to the third condition. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 04-24, OSTBERG Council acknowledged an application from Mr. Gary Ostberg, on behalf of the Convent of the Visitation School, for a wetlands permit for a sidewalk at 2455 Visitation Drive. Mr. Gary Ostberg, Sister Mary Denise and Headmaster Davern were present for the discussion. Mr. Ostberg informed Council that about three years ago Visitation constructed a parking lot by the soccer field. That has become overflow parking, and Visitation would like to provide a pathway from the soccer lot to the school. About 200 feet of the proposed sidewalk lies within the wetlands. Lighting will be provided along the sidewalk, and there will be three lights in the parking lot. There will also be security cameras. Councilmember Vitelli moved adoption of Resolution No. 04-44: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A WETLANDS PERMIT FOR A SIDEWALK AT CONVENT OF THE VISITATION SCHOOL AT 2455 VISITATION DRIVE". Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CITY COUNCIL SALARIES Council acknowledged a memo from the City Clerk recommending that Council consider increasing the elected officials compensation for 2005. City Clerk Swanson explained that staff is currently in the budgeting process, including preparing a proposed City Council budget for Page No. 13 July 6, 2004 2005. City Council salaries have not been adjusted since January, 1997. She reviewed a spreadsheet comparing Mendota Heights to other Stanton Survey Group 6 communities, to communities with populations from 10,000 to 15,000, to surrounding communities, and adjustments based on the COLA granted to non -union city employees since 1997. She informed Council and the audience that state -statutes- provide -that - Council- salary - increases- can-only be - -- - - - - - adopted in an election year, to be effective the following year. The comparison information was excerpted from the AMM 2003 Elected Officials Salary Survey, and it is likely that at least some of the surveyed communities will increase compensation for next year. Mayor Huber noted that if Council authorizes an increase equivalent to the cumulative staff increases, Council salaries will still be lower than all but two of the similarly sized communities. Councilmember Krebsbach stated that people need to understand that a compensation increase for the Mayor from $4,500 to $5,700 is still very low and that the compensation is for a full year's commitment. Councilmember Schneeman stated that Council needs to be fair - about what is paid in order to attract new people to Council. She also pointed out that each of the Council members attends many meetings in addition to Council meetings. Councilmember Duggan stated that people like the city the way it is an the way it is run. Councilmember Vitelli stated that he does not think an increase is necessary. He did not become a Councilmember for money. Also, the city is rather affluent, and people will do it for a stipend because they want to serve their community. He stated that he is okay with an increase if Council sees fit, but he does not think it is necessary. If an increase is approved, he would recommend that the compensation separation between the Mayor and Councilmembers be kept at $1,500 per year. While the Mayor does represent the city at various events, he did not recommend continuing a growing gap between the Council and Mayor. Mayor Huber agreed, stating that there is not a large gap in compensation between the Mayors and Councilmembers of the cities of a similar size. After discussion, Councilmember Schneeman moved to authorize staff to prepare an ordinance amendment to establish the annual Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 14 July 6, 2004 compensation for the Mayor and Councilmembers at $5,700 and $4,200 respectively. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Mayor Huber commented that Council manages the city well and neither this Council nor previous Councils have spent much money CITY COUNCIL /ARC JOINT Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Danielson WORKSHOP informing Council that the members of the Airport Relations Commission (ARC) have asked to meet with Council in a joint workshop. Councilmember Vitelli suggested that the workshop be held immediately before a regular Council meeting. Mayor Huber stated that he would like to give the Commission enough time to talk to Council and suggested the workshop could convene at 6:00 p.m. on August 3, which is the first regular Council meeting in August. It was the consensus to meet in a workshop with the ARC at 6:00 p.m. o n August 3. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Vitelli stated that the City Hall sign should be repaired so that its contrast is good again. Councilmember Schneeman informed Council that there is a PAD meeting tomorrow morning with the Fire Chief, Police Chief, Lilydale, Mendota and Mendota Heights. She stated that this has been an extremely successful program, and PADS are being put in at restaurants, schools, etc. Councilmember Duggan stated that three of the five GIS maps that were included in planning applications considered this evening were incorrect and Council needs to be alert that they are not as accurate as Council thinks they are. Engineer McDermott responded that all of the information comes from Dakota County and is based on aerial photographs. That information is provided to the city and it is not always possible for staff to change the lines. Page No. 15 July 6, 2004 Councilmember Duggan commended the commissions, particularly the Planning Commission, for their work on the nuisance ordinance. Councilmember Krebsbach informed Council and the audience that the Northern Dakota County U of M Alumni group will be meeting at the Showboat this week and she encouraged people to attend. She -also -informed-Councit that-Planning -Commissioner-Betlej-was---- - recognized in the St. Paul Pioneer Press as being one of the outstanding fund raisers. Councilmember Krebsbach stated that house numbers are a problem and it is a challenge finding homes that are being considered for planning action. Also, trees at intersections make it very difficult. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before Council, Councilmember Duggan moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 iffluyfqre�• • 1:. � Ka een M. Swanson City Clerk