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1994-06-21 Council minutesPage No. 4062 June 21, 1994 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, June 21, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, was held at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Mertensotto, Councilmembers Huber, Koch, and Krebsbach. Councilmember Smith had notified the Council that she would be absent. AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Huber moved adoption of the revised agenda for the meeting. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the June 7, 1994 meeting was tabled to July 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Koch moved approval of the consent calendar for the meeting, revised to move items 5i and 5j, St. Paul Water Agreement and NWDOT temporary easement to the regular agenda, along with authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgment of the minutes of the June 8 Airport Relations Commission meeting. b. Acknowledgment of the minutes of the June 14 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. c. Acknowledgment of the Treasurer's monthly report for May. d. Acknowledgment of the Fire Department monthly report for May. e. Acknowledgment of the unapproved minutes of the May 4 NDC -4 meeting and the June 1 NDC -4 Executive Committee meeting. f. Approval of a modified critical area site plan to allow a children's bedroom/housekeeper's room addition and front entry modification at 1819 Hunter Lane (Johnson CAO 94 -02) Page No. 4063 June 21, 1994 as proposed on the site plan, and authorization of the Code Enforcement office to process the building permit. g. Adoption of Resolution No. 94 -38, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT FOR MAYFIELD HEIGHTS DIVERSION PROJECT." h. Authorization to hire Chris Arlandson as a full -time temporary engineering aide, at a pay rate of $10.00 per hour, beginning immediately and running until the pay period closest to October 1, 1994. i. Approval of a contract for landscape design services for North Kensington Park from Ms. Joni Giese for an amount not to exceed $2,500, and to authorize execution of the contract by the Mayor. j. Adoption of Resolution No. 94 -39, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION TO REDUCE THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN THE 1995 SEWER RATES." k. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated June 21, 1994 and attached hereto. 1. Approval of the list of claims dated June 21, 1994 and totaling $436,922.09. m. Acknowledgment of memos from the Administrative Assistant and City Planner regarding Associated Bureaus and acceptance of the City Planner's approval of the paint selection and landscape plan along with direction to Associated Bureaus to submit a written request for release of escrowed TIF when the painting and landscaping have been completed. n. Adoption of Resolution No. 94 -40, "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT MONEY FOR RECYCLING ACTIVITIES." o. Adoption of Resolution No. 94 -41, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR R.L. JOHNSON WAREHOUSE." Councilmember Huber seconded the motion. Ayes:4 Nays: 0 Page No. 4064 June 21, 1994 ST. PAUL WATER Council acknowledged a memo from Public Works Director AGREEMENT Danielson along with a proposed agreement between the City, the St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners and the City of Mendota, outlining the terms and conditions which will allow St. Paul to provide water service to Mendota, and a recommendation that the agreement be amended to authorize St. Paul to collect a 10% water surcharge on all Mendota water bills and remit the surcharge to Mendota Heights. Mendota City Clerk Joan Olin was present for the discussion. Mayor Mertensotto stated that he would like the agreement amended in Section 1.2 to include language stating that in the event of a conflict between the agreement and the City of Mendota Heights agreement with the Board, the terms and conditions of the Mendota Heights agreement shall govern. Ms. Olin stated that she has no objection to the added language but was concerned about the potential delay in the ability of Mendota residents to connect to the water system because of the amount of time it will take to amend the document and have it executed by all parties. Mayor Mertensotto responded that the water availability should not be delayed if Council approves the agreement subject to the added conditions on surcharge and the new language. Public Works Director Danielson stated that he has spoken to St. Paul about the surcharge amendment and was advised that they would have no problem with allowing Mendota to hook up to the system before the agreement is executed. Councilmember Krebsbach moved to approve the contract for water service between the St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners, the City of Mendota Heights and the City of Mendota, subject to the addition of a provision for collection of a 10% surcharge from Mendota residents to be paid to Mendota Heights and further subject to the addition of the following language to Section 1.2, "In the event of a conflict between this agreement and the City of Mendota Heights Agreement with the Board, then the terms and conditions of the Mendota Heights Agreement shall govern." Councilmember Huber seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 i Page No. 4065 June 21, 1994 TEMPORARY EASEMENT Council acknowledged a memo from the Public Works Director regarding an extension of a temporary slope easement which had been granted to Mn/DOT over the Mulvihill site in connection with the Mendota Interchange project. Mayor Mertensotto stated that the City has not been notified of the value of the easement and recommended that the easement agreement be amended so that the state is required to pay the appraised compensation to the city as soon as the appraisal is completed. Councilmember Koch moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the temporary easement as amended to state that "the State of Minnesota shall offer the appraised compensation for the temporary easement to the City of Mendota Heights as soon as the state appraisal is completed." Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CARMEN LANE Council acknowledged a memo from Public Works Director Danielson regarding the request from Carmen Tuminelly for the renaming of the T.H. 110 frontage road from T.H. 110 to Carmen Court. Council also acknowledged a letter from Mrs. Deloris Seibell, 871 Highway 110, objecting to the name change. Mayor Mertensotto stated that since the three property owners living on the frontage road have objected to the proposed name change, Mr. Tuminelly has agreed that he will name the public right -of -way in his new plat, from west of the Leitner property, Carmen Lane and not request a name change from the Leitner property to T.H. 110. Councilmember Krebsbach moved to designate the public right -of- way located within the Tuminelly's Carmen Court Addition as Carmen Lane. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 COHEN STORM SEWER Council acknowledged a memo from Public Works Director CONNECTION Danielson regarding the Cohen private storm sewer connection, along with a quote from Barr Engineering for completing a feasibility study to analyze four proposed options for the private connection and a response from Peter Tritz, of the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, regarding city assumption of liability. Public Works Director Danielson reviewed the Barr proposal, the Schoell and Madson study which had been submitted by Mr. Cohen, Page No. 4066 June 21, 1994 and, briefly, a report prepared by American Engineering Testing for Copperfield Associates. He discussed three additional options which have been suggested: pumping basement water to the pond, connecting to the storm sewer in Huber Drive, and constructing a city project, which would require 12 inch pipe and construction in city right -of -way, to provide a stub for the Cohen property. He explained that this option would cost about $28,000. Mayor Mertensotto reviewed the letter from Mr. Tritz, informing the audience that Mr. Tritz advised against the city underwriting a risk by assuming liability for any damage to the adjoining home owners resulting from the private line. He stated that while he understands that neighbors oppose the connection as proposed, Council is trying to alleviate the pumping of underground water into the city's sanitary sewer system. He felt that the project as proposed is reasonable and stated that Mr. Tritz informed him that public easements are dedicated in plats to provide for utility lines such as the one proposed. He stated that by authorizing the agreement with Mr. Cohen, the city would be giving him the authority, by contract, to use the public easement to install the line. Councilmember Koch felt that the proposed agreement between the city and Mr. Cohen is just the first step and does not authorize Mr. Cohen to proceed with the project but rather the agreement says that the city would like to help him alleviate the water problem but will not take on the responsibility for maintenance or any liability since the city will not be designing or constructing the project. A second step, an agreement between Mr. Cohen and his neighbors, would need to be accomplished before Mr. Cohen could proceed with the project. She did not feel that the city should design a public improvement project, which would entail public hearings, but stated that the neighbors have certain property rights even though there is a public easement and there must be some mechanism for resolving future problems. Mayor Mertensotto responded that the agreement would give Mr. Cohen the authority, by contract with the city, to use the public easement to install the line. He stated that he does not want the city to install or maintain private storm sewer lines because of the fiscal impact and precedent, but that Mr. Cohen cannot correct the problem on his own and must use the publicly dedicated utility easement. He felt that this is a very appropriate use of the easement and was not concerned that the pipe would explode or cause damage to other properties. He pointed out that the agreement calls for a $1,000 escrow, to be held for two years, which can be used to correct yard settling problems, and that the agreement requires Mr. Page No. 4067 June 21, 1994 Cohen and his successors to maintain the line in the event of freeze - ups, etc. He suggested that pictures of the neighboring yards be taken to document existing conditions before the project is done. Councilmember Krebsbach asked if any analysis has been done on establishing a special district. She further asked whether a district could be created to assess for maintenance of the privately installed line, and stated that the neighbors are asking the city to assume the responsibility for maintenance. She asked whether Mr. Cohen could run the line out to the street with a catch basin in his front yard as a public improvement project. She felt that this would be the best engineering solution and the costs should be shared by Copperfield Associates and Mr. Cohen. Public Works Director Danielson responded that in a district, areas are identified where runoff is handled by a city improvement and the properties within the district are assessed an amount needed to pay the project cost. He pointed out that benefit must then be proved, and in this case the purpose would be to provide a connection for subsurface drains and the only people who would benefit are those who would connect to it. With respect to maintenance, the city can only assess for construction costs. He explained that Mr. Cohen could run a four inch private service from his house all the way to Huber Drive if the city were to grant him permission to use the right - of -way and the reduced size pipe. Mrs. Alt, Mr. Macey and Mr. Pilla, neighbors of Mr. Cohen, expressed concern that they might incur future costs should the pipe break or should settling occur in yards or driveways. They were concerned that the escrow should be held longer than two years and that agreement is unreasonable since it does not address a reasonable method for compensation if driveways, etc., settle. Mrs. Alt stated that the Coheds next door neighbor has a similar basement water problem and that if a line is installed to the cul -de -sac more than one person would connect to it. City Attorney Hart suggested that Council could establish a contractual covenant binding Mr. Cohen and his assigns to pay the cost of maintenance of the proposed system. The city could establish a right to do repairs if Mr. Cohen does not. He pointed out that there should be a clause in the agreement which would allow the city to recover any legal expenses. Administrator Lawell suggested that perhaps one option would be for Mr. Cohen and the neighbors to be referred to the dispute resolution consultants who are available to the city at no charge. Page No. 4068 June 21, 1994 Mrs. Alt responded that she would be willing to go to dispute resolution if there were no charge. Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto on what catastrophic events the neighbors fear could happen, Mr. Pilla stated that there could be a leak in the pipe and the water could drain to his yard - he would then have a problem and Mr. Cohen!s problem would be solved. Mayor Mertensotto explained that Mr. Cohen has every right to try to resolve the problem and Council must find the best possible way to help him while at the same time protecting the city from the cost of maintaining many such lines over the years. By stipulating in the agreement that the city assumes no responsibility for maintenance, design, etc., the city is protected against a claim of negligence for something which is not under its control. He expressed a liability the city wants to avoid is that there may be other neighbors who have water in their basements and have not disclosed it but would come to the city after the line is installed and claim there is water in their basements. He informed Mr. Pilla that Council could have an indemnification agreement from Mr. Cohen such that if the line leaks to the extent that it bubbles water onto other yards he would either have to repair it or agree that the city could do so and assess it against him. He explained that leakage in the line would cause water to pool and suggested that Council could tell Mr. Cohen he cannot install the interceptor line, so that the sump would be the only source of intake. Mr. Pilla stated that it would be catastrophic for him if he were to get water into his basement after the line is installed and that the system would be much cleaner if only the sump were involved. Mr. Cohen stated that he would like to use the interceptor and disconnect it if it does not work, but that if Council decides he cannot use it he will not. He explained that the issue is connecting his drain tile to the storm sewer system. He informed Council that there is water in his basement heating ducts and water running into the sump pump sounds like a running faucet. Councilmember Krebsbach asked how bad the water problem is and that if it is in the heating system in the basement, perhaps a different heating system is needed. Mr. Cohen responded that he would still have the problem of water in the drain tile system and if he closed off the heating system he would still have to ask permission to install a line to discharge water from the drain tile system. Page No. 4069 June 21, 1994 Councilmember Huber suggested that Mr. Cohen's legal counsel draft a revision to the agreement that protects his neighbors from a failure in the line, to protect them from costs. Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, Public Works Director Danielson informed Council that six inch PVC pipe is expected to last 50 to 100 years, and he did not anticipate that 4 inch pipe would have a shorter life. Mayor Mertensotto stated that an inappropriate heating system may be a part of the problem but the basement level is lower than the elevation of the pond south of his home. He informed Council that he will check with the LMCIT as to the city undertaking the liability in the event the 4 inch PVC pipe (without the interceptor) has a leak, as this approach seems to be the only solution. He explained that the city would not be responsible for maintenance or repair. Councilmember Huber stated that he would rather go at it from the perspective that the responsibility for failure of the pipe will still be on the homeowner, as suggested by the City Attorney. He further stated that all Council is agreeing to this evening is to see what the LMCIT says and then it should step back and see if this is what Council really wants to do. He did not want to make a decision Council would regret in the future because of city wide implication. He stated that the only way the city would go to the LMCIT would be if there were no money available from the homeowner. Mayor Mertensotto responded that the LMCIT may have subrogation rights and could go after the homeowner if there is a problem with the design, etc, of the line. He explained that if Mr. Cohen does not maintain the line, his system will fail. He felt that the city would have minimal liability for loss. Mr. Pilla stated that if an agreement will be drawn up he would like to receive a copy. Mr. Pilla and Mrs. Alt asked for a longer and larger escrow to cover replacement of major trees lost because of root system damage or sinking driveways or sod replacement. Mr. Cohen responded that he will contact contractors to see what driveway repair would cost. PARKING RESTRICTION Council acknowledged a memo and proposed ordinance from the Public Works Director with respect to establishing a no parking zone on the west side of Pueblo Lane adjacent to the Friendly Hills Park. Page No. 4070 June 21, 1994 Mrs. Alice Tessing, 2354 Apache Lane, objected to the ban, stating that people will park on Apache and Keokuk and there will not be on- street parking available to her when her driveway is sealed, etc. She stated that she would hate to see the ban be imposed all year long, since anyone coming to her home for a family gathering would have no place to park, and asked whether the ban could only be imposed during ball games or during specified hours during the baseball season. Public Works Director Danielson stated that hoods can be placed on the signs by the Public Works Department, and informed Mrs. Tessing that if she informs him if she plans for a family gathering he will direct Public Works to install the hoods. A neighbor of Mrs. Tessing, who lives on Pueblo, stated that she would never be able to park on her side of the street. She stated that the ball season is only six or eight weeks long and that parking on Pueblo is not a problem at other times. After discussion, Councilmember Krebsbach moved adoption of Ordinance No. 298, "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF PUEBLO LANE BETWEEN DECORAH LAND AND MOHICAN LANE," revised to restrict parking between the dates of May 1 through July 31 of any calendar year. Councilmember Huber seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 BDS VARIANCE Council acknowledged a memo from Administrative Assistant Batchelder regarding a request from United Properties for a rear yard setback variance for the BDS facility. Mr. Dale Glowa, from United Properties, informed Council that in the process of preparing working drawings for the building permit application, it was discovered that the building would only be 39 feet from the property line, rather than 50 as is required by ordinance. He stated that the R.L. Johnson building has only a 25 foot setback from the same facing property line and that the railroad right -of -way and trail abuts the property line Councilmember Huber stated that he would be willing to grant the variance since the trail is behind the property line and will provide open space. Page No. 4071 June 21, 1994 It was the consensus of Council that the situation is unique because of the added buffer provided by the trail and railroad right -of -way and because additional vegetation already exists in the right -of -way. Councilmember Huber moved to approve an eleven foot rear yard setback variance for the BDS, Inc., building on Enterprise Drive so as not to diminish the green area in the front of the building and because of the unique situation which exists because of the added buffer provided by the trail and railroad right -of -way and existing vegetation in the right -of -way. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 GENERAL PUMP Council acknowledged a memo from Treasurer Shaughnessy regarding a request from United Properties for preliminary review of pay -as- you -go tax increment participation for a proposed project for General Pump. Mr. Dale Glowa stated that the building will be a single story office /warehouse similar to the VGC facility and that it will be compatible and consistent with what exists in the MAC area. He informed Council that the building will face Pilot Knob Road with T.H. 55 at its rear and that the exterior materials will probably be a combination of pre -cast panels like Big Wheel, Lennox and VGC, and will have other material around the office area, like VGC. He stated that the building will be finished on all four sides. Councilmember Krebsbach stated that she would like to look at Big Wheel and VGC in the next few days and suggested that the matter be tabled. Mayor Mertensotto stated that Mr. Glowa is asking for $397,000 in TIF, approximately 80% of the development costs. He asked what other projects in the industrial park have received the same TIF percentage. Mr. Glowa responded that Lennox, VGC and BDS are very comparable, and stated that he is asking for an indication from Council on whether it will support the request for TIF. He stated that there is no land write -down involved. It was the consensus that Council was generally in support of the request but would take no official action until more details are presented on the project. Page No. 4072 June 21, 1994 ST. THOMAS ACADEMY Council acknowledged a memo from Administrative Assistant Batchelder regarding a request from St. Thomas Academy for fence height variance along with a revised resolution to approve a conditional use permit for accessory structures for St. Thomas. Council also acknowledged a letter from St. Thomas regarding the fence height request and a revised site plan, dated June 13, 1994, showing the fence setbacks. Mr. Jon Greving, St. Thomas Headmaster, informed Council that St. Thomas is requesting that the perimeter fence be 8 feet in height rather than 6 feet, as is allowed by ordinance because the Academy strongly feels that an eight foot fence is needed for security purposes and as a deterrent for those, especially children, who might try to climb a six foot fence. He stated that the industry standard for high school fences is eight feet, that all surrounding school districts use eight foot perimeter fences, and that the DNR has also recommended eight feet in order to keep deer out. He informed Council that the Academy's legal counsel has also recommend an eight foot height, and that St. Thomas proposes to install a black vinyl coated fence rather than galvanized steel. He stated that extensive plantings are planned along Mendota Heights Road. Mayor Mertensotto stated that Council has asked that the fence be six feet tall because St. Thomas had asked to place 600 feet of the fence at 15 feet from the right -of -way. Mr. Gary Turpening, the project architect, informed Council that the Academy is requesting that about 300 feet of the fence be allowed 15 feet from the right -of -way to give St. Thomas as much space as possible for track activities. He explained that to the west there can be 50 feet of landscaping and to the east there will be a 30 foot setback all the way to where the fence ends. Councilmember Krebsbach stated that she feels that the scope of the project warrants an 8 foot fence and asked what size the plantings along the fence will be, and when the planting will be done. Mr. Turpening responded that he is hoping to plant good sized trees. He explained that the planting is being put together as part of the alumni program and the planting program will begin next spring. Mayor Mertensotto stated that Council must rely on the St. Thomas representatives' determination on what they need for security. He asked for assurance that St. Thomas will never come back to Council to ask permission to install barbed wire on top of the fence. Page No. 4073 June 21, 1994 He felt that a galvanized fence would give a much cleaner appearance. Councilmember Huber pointed out that the proposed conditional use resolution has been revised to include a condition regarding access for emergency vehicles, and stated that he wants to be sure that St. Thomas understands what the condition means. Mayor Mertensotto responded that at the June 7 meeting the St. Thomas representatives made a statement that future planning may include an addition to the existing school and building all the way to the athletic facility. He felt that there should be a precautionary item in the resolution that alerts St. Thomas that it would be violating fire codes if it does not provide emergency vehicle access to all four sides of the structure. He explained that he does not want Council to falsely convey to St. Thomas that it has been given the potential to circumvent the fire code by raising the arch for emergency vehicle access. He stated that Council cannot commit future councils and that it would be contrary to good planning to allow St. Thomas to not have access on all four sides of the building. He pointed out that any future construction must comply with fire codes and that the principle building must have access on all sides. Mr. Turpening responded that St. Thomas will meet all codes and that there are three possible ways being considered for building a major extension to the building. Mr. Greving stated that St. Thomas would not do anything that would impede emergency vehicles from going all around the building. Administrator Lawell stated that if the building were built all the way to the fence line the fire department would want some kind of free flowing access all around four sides of the building without having to go through locked gates. It was the consensus to revise the seventh condition of the resolution to state that any proposed future structure that is expanded or extended towards the athletic facility shall not impede emergency vehicle access. Page No. 4074 June 21, 1994 Councilmember Krebsbach moved adoption of Resolution No. 94- 42, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AT ST. THOMAS ACADEMY (revised June 21, 1994), as revised as to the seventh condition. Councilmember Huber seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Mayor Mertensotto stated that it is the express request of St. Thomas to install an eight foot high fence for security purposes and to permit the fence to be within 15 feet of the Mendota Heights Road right -of- way for approximately 300 feet, and that the applicant agrees that it will make no future request to install barbed wire on top of the fence. He stated that the granting of the eight foot fence would be strictly at the request of St. Thomas because it deems the height necessary for security. He further stated that at the last meeting, Council directed staff to ask the Planning Commission to look at R- 1 District ordinance revisions to permit athletic facilities of this type in the district under certain terms and conditions, and pointed out that the St. Thomas facility would be grandfathered. Councilmember Krebsbach pointed out that St. Thomas is unique since there are no residential structures in the immediate vicinity. Councilmember Krebsbach moved to approve an eight foot fence with a fifteen foot setback for 300 feet, and then a 30 foot setback, with landscaping consistent with the plan on file with the city dated June 13, 1994, based on the representations of the applicant that an eight foot fence is needed for security, to avoid children being injured and to prevent vandalism. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 EQUIPMENT BID Council acknowledge a memo from the Public Works Director regarding plow and truck equipment bids. Public Works Director Danielson informed Council that although one formal bid, from McQueen Equipment was received, he is confident that it is a good bid. He explained that informal quotes had originally been requested, separating the equipment to be bid, and the McQueen bid, which has not changed, was competitive with the bids of two other vendors. Councilmember Huber moved to award a purchase order to McQueen Equipment for its bid of $74,867.37 for outfitting the two Page No. 4075 June 21, 1994 new city Ford trucks with dump boxes, plows, wings, sanders and lights. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PARK C.I.P. Council acknowledged a proposed Capital Improvements Plan for the city's park system, prepared by the Park and Recreation Commission, along with an associated memo from the Administrative Assistant. Assistant Batchelder stated that the plan presents what the Commission would like to do over the next five years and that the Commission realizes that any item on the list would have to be approved in the budgeting process. Councilmember Huber stated that while he recognizes that Councilmember Smith also has strong feelings on the subject of park shelters and is not present this evening, he would like the Park Commission to discuss and make a recommendation on which park should be the next to receive a shelter. Assistant Batchelder stated that the Commission is proposing a shelter for Wentworth Park in 1995. Councilmember Krebsbach moved to acknowledge the proposed five year plan as a guide and budget document as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission with the understanding that it is not approved for expenditures. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PARK IMPROVEMENTS Council acknowledged a memo from Assistant Batchelder regarding 1994 park improvement projects. Councilmember Krebsbach moved to direct staff to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for bids for repair of the Mendakota Vitriturf, upgrading of the Wentworth Park play area and park signage, and to direct staff to implement the following: tree farm restocking and replacement, Ivy Park plantings, Friendly Hills rink enlargement, install grills at South Kensington Park, and Rogers Lake path connection. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Mertensotto asked staff to spray the purple loostrife which is growing in the wetlands area north of City Hall. Page No. 4076 June 21, 1994 Councilmember Koch informed Council that she would be absent from the July 5 meeting. Councilmember Krebsbach commended the Fire Department on its efforts at the Staples fire. Administrator Lawell gave Council on the status of the Pentel antenna issue. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Huber moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:49 o'clock P.M. ,6�, :d a .,.. , K-Athleen M. Swanson ATTEST: City Clerk Charles E. Mertensotto Mayor