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1984-07-10 Council minutesPage No, 2060 July 10, 1984 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular, Meeting Held Tuesday, July 10, 1984 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M. at City Hall, 750 South Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The following members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Council Members Blesener, Hartmann, Mertensotto and Witt. ADOPTION OF Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of the agenda for the AGENDA meeting. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of the June MINUTES 19th meeting with corrections. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the July 20th meeting with corrections. Councilwoman Biesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the consent calen- CALENDAR dar as submitted and recommended for approval as part of the meeting agenda, with the exception of Item e, Memo on Industrial Revenue Bond Entitlement, along with auth- orization for execution of all necessary documents con- tained therein. a. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the May 23rd NDC -4 meeting. b. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the May 22nd Plan- ning Commission meeting. c. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the June 26th Planning Commission meeting. d. Acknowledgement of a letter from Mn /DOT regarding the speed limit on T.H. 110. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CHERRY HILLS DRAINAGE Page No. 2061 July 10, 1984 e. Acknowledgement of the Engineering Status Report for June. f. Acknowledgement of the Code Enforcement Monthly report for June. g. Acknowledgement of the second quarter financial operating statements. h. Acknowledgement of a memo from the League of Minnesota Cities regarding committee appointments. i. Adoption of Resolution No. 84 -37, "RESOLUTION ACCEP- TING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT (IMPROVEMENT NO. 83, PROJECT NO. 5)," for Kingsley Estates Addi- tion improvements. j. Acknowledgement of a memo regarding the wholesale water study. k. Approval of the List of Claims dated July 10, 1984 and totalling $81,613.07. 1. Approval of the list of contractor licenses granting licenses to: Anderson and Keith Builders Deckworks Gamber Roofing Greg's Roofing Hanson Homes, In LeRoux Excavating Masters Construction Co. Parkos Construction Precision Craftsmen Rivard Masonry Peter G. Schlegel Spear /Friel Company W.J.T., Inc. General Contractor License. General Contractor License Roofing Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License Excavating License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License Masonry License Masonry License General Contractor License General Contractor License Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Mr. Dave Trudeau and Mr. Adolphus Gaddy were present regarding drainage problems in the Cherry Hills Second Addition. Mr. Trudeau stated that surface water from the undeveloped Wachtler property runs over back yards in the Cherry Hills Second Addition and into Mr.Gaddy's DRAINAGE Page No. 2062 July 10, 1984 basement. Mr. Gaddy informed the Council that he has experienced the wet basement problem for eight years. Both property owners asked that the City study the prob- lem to see whether something can be done to relieve the problem. After discussion, Council directed the City Engineer to investigate the situation and prepare a report and rec- ommendation for consideration on August 7th. Mr. Neil Quehl, 1968 South Lane, stated that he also was present to discuss drainage problems. He stated that he had appeared before the Council about three years ago to ask what could be done about the Warrior pond drainage problems. At that time, he was informed that the property was owned by the School District and that the District was considering selling the property. He asked whether anything had been done with the property and whether anything could be done to resolve the drainage problems. Staff was directed to research the matter, to ask the School District to take remedial action possibly, and to make a report and recommendation to the Council on August 7th. HEARING - Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a COUNTRY DAY public hearing on an application from Ronald Ettinger SCHOOL for a conditional use permit to operate a Country Day School facility at 790 South Plaza Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Ettinger reviewed the proposed site plan for the property. Mr. Ettinger stated that they have received positive reactions from surrounding property owners to their proposal to convert the Victor Building to a day school operation. He indicated that it is planned that 80 to 90 children will attend the programs at the facility. He indicated that there are no plans to change the parking lot and that the Dennison Company (800 South Plaza Drive) would like to share the parking lot and green area. He indicated that the only exterior change will be that some of the blacktopped area in front of the building will be turned into a grass area. He stated that neighbors in the abutting residential area south of the property have expressed a desire that the southern exposures of the property and structure be given a more residential character. He indicated that he proposes to install a black wrought -iron fence around the property and at some future time install residential -type siding on the sides of the existing structure which are not currently brick - faced. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 2063 July 10, 1984 Councilman Mertensotto expressed concern over safe access to the facility, given the very heavy traffic at the T.H. 110/149 intersection particularly during morning and evening rush hours. He also informed Mr. Ettinger of the difficult winter driving because of the grade at the South Plaza Drive /T.H. 149 intersection. Mr. Ettinger stated that of the total number of children who will be dropped off at the school, 35% to 40X will arrive between 8:45 and 9:00 A.M. and the balance will arrive randomly between 7:15 and 9:00 A.M. In response to a question from Mayor Lockwood regarding the fencing, Administrator Frazell stated that he felt that it was the rationale of the Planning Commission that normally there is no fencing around entire proper- ties in a business district and that wrought -iron fen- cing would be much more aesthetically pleasing than other types of fencing. Mayor Lockwood asked whether any consideration had been given to providing a safety barrier of some type along South Plaza Drive. Mr. Ettinger suggested that perhaps it would be a good idea to install a fence of green - treated boards and poets near Dr. Haimes' parking lot and along South Plaza Drive. He stated that the Country Day School currently operates facilities on South Vic- toria Road in Mendota Heights as well as at sites on St. Clair Avenue and Jefferson Avenue in St. Paul, and that green treated board /post fencing had been installed at one of the St. Paul sites. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Mayor Lockwood moved that the hearing be cloned at 8:17 P.M. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84 -39, "RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT," on the basis that the Victoria Avenue facility has been operated successfully for several years and has not gen- erated any complaints to the City, on the condition that no solid wall fencing be installed on any property boundaries without special permission and with the stip- ulation that the site should be fenced to prevent play- ground toys from entering the street or neighboring Ayes: 4 properties. Nays: 0 Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Abstain: 1 Blesener Page No. 2064 July 10, 1984 HEARING - Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose, of a SCHUSTER public hearing on an application from Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DIVISION Schuster for the subdivision of Lot 17, Somerset Hills. Mrs. Schuster reviewed drawings of the proposed subdivision, stating that the subdivision as proposed consists of three lots, that the property is relatively level, and that each of the lots contains more than the minimum lot area required in the Zoning Ordinance. She stated that the proposed subdivision would not have a deleterious effect on the health, welfare and safety of the area and noted that there is currently a home being constructed at the end of the block on property which was subdivided in the past few years. She pointed out that the neighbors directly affected by the proposal have not complained about the proposed subdivision. She stated that all of the proposed lots would front on Wachtler, and that most of the lots in the area have no rhyme or reason to setbacks, some have fifty feet of frontage and some are pie - shaped which requires greater setback. She pointed out that there had been several vacations of street right -of -way in the area and suggested that two other undeveloped streets should have been vacated. She also noted that there have been other lots in the City which have been subdivided in the past ' year Councilman Mertensotto stated that an application for subdivision of the property had been before the Council in 1978 and that the Somerset Hills plat had been subject to deed restrictions against lot divisions when the area was platted. Mrs. Schuster responded that the restrictions expired in April of 1978. Councilman Mertensotto informed Mrs. Schuster that many platted lots in the City far exceed the minimum lot sizes required under the Zoning Ordinance. He stated that in making determinations on subdivision applications, the Council considers the impact the pro- posed subdivision would have on the character of the area and that changing that character for economic reasons is not appropriate. He asked Mrs. Schuster how the subdivision proposal being considered has changed since the time of the 1978 subdivision application. Mrs. Schuster responded that the corner of the property nearest to the Hovland property has been squared off as the result of the trading of some land with the Hovlands. She indicated that there have been no other changes made in the subdivision plan. Page 2065 July 10, 1984 Councilman Mertensotto felt that it was obvious by the number of area residents present in the audience that there is opposition to the applicants' request for changing the character of the neighborhood. He asked what changes have taken place which would warrant changing the 1978 Council action denying the subdivision request. Mrs. Schuster stated that there are none. She stated that the integrity of the neighborhood will not change unless new people move in and create changes. She felt that if the Council is not agreeable to creating three lots it should approve the division into two lots. In response to a Council question, she indicated that there were no plans to divide the property into two lots but that that would be an alternate proposal. Mayor Lockwood pointed out that the existing subdivision proposal requires at least two variances -- the thirty foot setback on the proposed house on the north lot would not meet the setback for the house immediately south of it. He also felt that it is obvious that the original builder of the Schuster house intended that the building face north. In response to Mrs. Schuster's suggestion that they could change the entrance to the home at any time, Mayor Lockwood noted that Wachtler would then become the front and less than a thirty -foot front yard setback would be created. Councilman Mertensotto pointed out that his concern is that of creating a change in the character of the subdi- vision and that the applicants have shown no reason why the change should occur. He noted that none of the three lots proposed would be as large as the smallest lot in the neighborhood. He noted that unlike the Burrow property which is on the periphery of the neigh- borhood (for which a division into two lots was approved in the past), the Schuster lot is located right in the center of the huge platted lots in Somerset Hills. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. Mr. G. H. Routier, 1919 Wachtler Avenue, stated that when he originally moved into the area there were deed restrictions which stipulated that there would be no division of properties in Somerset Hills. He felt that lot divisions would ruin the neighborhood and stated that he is opposed to any property divisions in the area. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2066 July 10, 1984 Mr. Edward Stringer, 795 Hilltop Court, stated that the matter came before the Council in 1978 and was a long, bitter and drawn-out affair. He stated that there were significant problems with the proposal as related to changing the neighborhood character, setbacks and variances. The Council unanimously denied the application at that time, he stated. He commented that while nothing lasts forever, nothing has changed since 1978. He felt that if the character of the neighborhood is to be maintained the integrity of the City Council's decision must be maintained. He asked that the Council deny the request as the character of the neighborhood overwhelms any consideration. Mr. Paul Steenberg, 804 Ridge Place, stated that he has a 4.5 acre lot and that he would like to see the neighborhood character maintained with large lots and' open space. Mr. Max Seymour, 828 Ridge Place, stated that he shares the views of the other people opposed to setting a precedent regarding division of properties in the plat. Mrs. Jean Pierson, 782 Hilltop Road, stated that she thoroughly disapproves of subdividing any lots in the area. Mrs. Paul Steenberg stated that Mr. Vincent Hagstrum, 789 Ridge Place, was unable to attend the meeting but had authorized her to speak on his behalf expressing his opposition to any subdividing in Somerset Hills. Mrs. F. DeLaRosa, 784 Hilltop Court, stated that she opposes the subdivision. Mr. Naumann McCloud, 816 Hilltop, stated that he is absolutely opposed to the subdivision and that his property is only 60 yards from the Schuster lot. Mrs. Bonnie Soil, 805 Hilltop Road, stated that she is opposed to subdivision of the property. There being no further questions or comments from the audience, Mayor Lockwood moved that the hearing be closed at 9:05 P.M. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood stated that he is very interested in maintaining the character of that neighborhood, that it rivals the very large lots along Delaware Avenue in character, and that until the the Somerset Hills Page No. 2067 July 10, 1984 residents opinions and attitudes towards their neighbor- hood change, he does not see that the character of the neighborhood would be anything but damaged by splitting the lot. He stated that as long as owners of property in the area are opposed and wish to maintain the character of their neighborhood he must support their position. Councilwoman Witt felt that the neighborhood character is a very significant consideration. Councilwoman Blesener felt that a proposal to divide the property into two lots could have been better considered, but that even that type of proposal would not have been appropriate in this neighborhood. Councilman Mertensotto felt that the area residents have a right to expect that the Council will honor the development as it has been laid out and the character of the neighborhood at the time they purchased their properties. He stated that the taxpayers of the community have the right to know that the Council believes it must try to maintain the integrity of the neighborhoods. Councilman Hartmann stated that he has to believe it was the original intent of the developer of the area to maintain this type of neighborhood character, otherwise there would never have been any deed restrictions against lot divisions. After discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved to deny the subdivision request as submitted and discussed this evening. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 RECESS Mayor Lockwood called a recess at 9:11 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:18 P.M. SEAL COATING The Council acknowledged and discussed the tabulation of bids received for the 1984 seal coating project. Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84 -40, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 1984 SEAL COATING," awarding the contract to Allied Blacktop, Inc. for their low bid of 029, 365.90 . Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TASK FORCE Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS Page No. 2068 July 10, 1984 The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo listing potential nominees to the T.H. 110/149 Task Force Committee. After discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved that the following appointments be made to the Task Force: Janet Blesener (representing the City Council), Bill Burke representing the Planning Commission), Fred Lambrecht (Friendly Hills), Dorothy McMonigal (Park Commission), Sam Shepherd and Phyllis Lange (Mendota Plaza), Lou Brenner (Mendakota Country Club), John Roszak, Kevin Howe and Carl Cummins III ( "at- large ")., Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged a memo from the Police Chief regarding business activities and outside storage at 680 South Freeway Road. Mr. Neil Baker, owner of the pro- perty was present for the discussion. Mayor Lockwood noted that the memo indicated that Mr. Baker was puzzled by the complaints. In response, Mr. Baker stated that some of the neighborhood children work for him in his "Thumb Things" operation and that most of the people in the area are self - employed: one runs a contracting company which often results in several pick- up trucks being parked on- street in the morning; another operates an interior decorating business from his home and another runs a travel agency which is not operated out of his home. He stated that noone has complained to him of any problems but that he has discovered since receipt of the memo that the only party who has complained has been the Norman family. He stated that in his recent conversation with Mrs. Norman he was informed that her real complaint is that she doesn't like seeing his boat and camping equipment parked in his driveway and asked that he move it to the aide of his house. With regard to operation of the business out of his home, Mr. Baker stated that he does the artwork for buttons in his home, that the printing is done in West St. Paul, that neighborhood children put the pins on the buttons and that he has rented storefront space on South Robert Street for his equip- ment. Councilman Mertensotto stated that it appears obvious that the complaints relate to the parking of recreational vehicles but expressed his concern over the home occupation and the fact that home occupations are such difficult problems to deal with. Page 2069 July 10, 1984 Mayor Lockwood suggested that Mr. Baker should review the ordinance requirements on storage of recreational vehicles and see whether the complaints atop after he complies with the ordinance requirements. In response to a complaint from Mr. Baker over fencing around the Norman's swimming pool, Council directed that the Code Enforcement Officer look into the matter. NOISE The Council acknowledged a memo from the Public Works AGREEMENT Director regarding the agreement with Johnson Brothers Corporation relative to I -494 construction noise. Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of the I -494 noise agreement along with authorization for its execution by the Mayor and City Administrator. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 GUARD HOUSE The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Public Works Director regarding the Target. Stores conditional use permit for a guard house at 2360 Pilot Knob Road (Planning Case No. 83 -27). On the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff, Councilman Hartmann moved that the condition stated in Resolution No. 83 -'27, "RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR FENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE," for the Target Stores guard house be removed and that the existing structure be considered acceptable and allowed to remain. Councilwoman Biesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 84- Mr. Ralph Linvill was present to request approval of a 07, PILOT KNOB variance to allow the installation of an identification SERVICE CENTER sign on the southeast property line of the Pilot Knob Service Center property. Mr. Linvill explained that the building site on a recessed property and that because of the County acquisition of additional right -of -way for Pilot Knob Road in the past an identification sign would need to be placed in the parking lot in order to adhere to the setback requirements. He stated that as it is proposed, the sign would be placed 31 feet from the curb line of Pilot Knob Road. Councilman Mertensotto suggested that if Council approves the variance, it should do so on the condition that the City reserves the right to require relocation of the sign should the County need to utilize the currently unused portion of the Pilot Knob Road right - of -way. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 84 -08, LYNCH Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 84- 09, CAROLAN Page 2070 July 10, 1984 Mr. Linvill agreed to the proposed condition for relocation of the sign. Councilman Mertensotto moved to grant a setback variance to allow installation of the Pilot Knob Service Center identification sign, as described in the variance application in accordance with the addendum for variance for sign location included within the application documents, subject to the following conditions: that no further yard signs be placed on the property; that no tenant names appear on the sign; that the sign location not be "grandfathered" should the County need to use the right -of -way; and that any future shrubbery placed near the sign in the future be of a low growing juniper variety. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Mr. Earl Lynch was present to request approval of the subdivision of a parcel of property fronting on both Summit Lane and Walsh Lane and described as the southerly 100 feet of Lot 14 and the south 97.5 feet of Lot 15, Wagenknecht's Addition into two lots. It was noted that the subdivision as proposed would also require a 2.5 foot variance from the 100 foot lot width requirement on the easterly lot. After discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved that the subdivision and variance be approved as requested, finding that the division is consistent with the charac- ter of the neighborhood, subject to receipt of a $600 park contribution. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carolan were present to request approval of a ten foot sideyard setback variance to allow construction of a sun -room addition at the south- easterly corner of their home located at 1339 Medora Road. Mr. Carolan presented pictures of the existing structure for Council review. Mr. Carolan stated that they have met with their neighbors, the Tucks, to resolve their concerns and that the Tucks no longer oppose the variance. Councilwoman Blesener stated that she could see no hardship or reasonable cause for granting a variance. In response, Mr. Carolan described the configuration of the lot and stated that he felt a hardship did exist because of the lot shape. After discussion, Councilwoman Witt moved to grant approval of a 10 foot sideyard setback variance as Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 84- 10 - ISAACS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CRITICAL AREA SITE PLAN CAO 84 -01 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TEMPCO Page No. 2071 July 10, 1984 requested on the basis that it affects only one corner of the structure and is necessary because of the irregular shape of the lot along Emerson Avenue. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Mrs. Joseph Isaacs was present to request approval of a wetlands permit to allow construction of a new home on property described as the west 131.05 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, T.T. Smith's Subdivision No. 2 32 feet from a drainage course. In response to a question from Councilwoman Blesener regarding elevations, Mr. Alf Wiik from the Sussel Company, stated that the main floor elevation of the proposed home is at level 910, the basement would be at level 903 and the creek is at level 901.9. Councilwoman Blesener pointed out that the City requires that a basement elevation must be at least three feet above water level which means that the basement elevation must be at 905. After discussion, Councilwoman Blesener moved approval - of a wetlands variance to allow construction of a home within 100 feet of a wetlands area as specified on the drawings submitted with the application, with the condition that the basement floor elevation must be a minimum of 905 and in accordance with grading, topographic and filling plans submitted with the application. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. On the recommendation of staff, Councilwoman Witt moved approval of a critical area site plan for installation of a swimming pool at 1645 James Road, along with waiver of requirements for Planning Commission review and public hearing (Calvin Lerman application). Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Mr. Willard Weikle, of Earl Weikle & Sons Construction, reviewed plans for a proposed addition to the Tempco Manufacturing Company building. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Public Works Director which expressed grades and drainage provisions. City Engineer Kishel explained those concerns for the Council and suggested that Mr. Weikle meet with the Engineering Department staff to resolve the problems. Councilwoman Blesener noted that the site plan included both the existing drive and a new access from Mendota Page No. 2072 July 10, 1984 Heights Road. She suggested that the existing drive and blacktop along the south side of the proposed addition be eliminated. In response to a Council question, Mr. Weikle stated that the exterior of the structure would be painted dec- orative concrete block, some break -off and some unbroken break -off variety. After discussion, Councilwoman Blesener moved to approve the application for building permit for the Tempco addition subject to compliance with conditions imposed by the engineering department regarding grading and drainage, that the structure be finished on all four sides, that appropriate landscaping be provided, and that the drive and blacktop surface south of the proposed addition running parallel to Mendota Heights Road be eliminated. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayea: 5 Nays: 0 GARRON The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Engineer CORPORATION relative to a request from the Garron Corporation for ' preparation of a feasibility study for public improve- ments to serve the Gould site located adjacent to Acacia Park Cemetery in the vicinity of the Mendota Bridge. Representatives of the Garron Corporation present for the discussion indicated that they have met with Mn /DOT with regard to site access, that structure height . restrictions will be complied with, and that the prop- erty is not within the airport noise safety zone. The Council suggested that potential air noise problems should be addressed in architectural plans. In response to a question from Councilman Mertensotto, Engineer Kishel stated that the estimated cost for preparation of a feasibility study is 510,000 to $12,000, and that the Public Works Director has sugges- ted that the Garron Corporation submit a $5,000 escrow and that the balance of the study costs be charged to the Tax Increment District because the study will include all unnerved areas in that part of the City and will include a watermain loop to Lexington Avenue. City Administrator Frazell stated that the $5,000 escrow amount is the Financial Advisor's estimate of what the cost would be to prepare a feasibility study for a similar sized property as this and that the balance of the study costa would be for more extensive work. Councilman Mertensotto suggested that the escrow requirement be increased to $7,500 to support half of the study estimate. The Garron Corporation representa- tive indicated that his firm would agree to the increase. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TARGET SIGN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MINING PERMIT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 EASEMENT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 FIRE DEPARTMENT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2073 July 10, 1984 Councilman Mertensotto moved to authorize the City Engineer to conduct a feasibility study in conjunction with the Garron Corporation request conditioned upon the developer depositing a $7,500 escrow with the City. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged a memo from the Code Enforcement Officer recommending approval of a request from Target Stores for a permit to install an identifi- cation sign at 2360 Pilot Knob Road, 40 feet from the Pilot Knob Road right -of -way line. Councilman Hartmann moved approval of a sign permit for 2360 Pilot Knob Road in accordance with drawings dated May 14, 1984 and June 4, 1984. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Public Works Director recommending approval of a developer's agreement with Northland Land Company relative to the mining permit for fill removal from the Mendota Heights Business Park. Councilwoman Blesener moved that the Mayor and City Administrator be authorized to execute the developer's agreement with the stipulation that the agreement be amended to require that the developer clean affected City streets on a weekly basis. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the City Engineer recommending approval of an amendment to an easement agreement with Northern States Power Company originally dated in 1967. Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84 -41, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWERS AS PART OF IMPROVEMENT NO. 4, PROJECT NO. 7B." Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood moved adoption of Resolution No. 84 -42, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MONTHLY COMPENSATION FOR ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF POSITIONS." Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 OPTICOM Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS LIQUOR ORDINANCE ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 2074 July 10, 1984 Councilman Hartmann moved to authorize an expenditure of up to $5,000 for acquisition of new fire hose through the Hennepin County Purchasing Agreement, in accordance with the Fire Chief's recommendation dated July 5, 1984. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Councilman Hartmann moved to authorize an expenditure of 01,205 for acquisitin of an Opticom Emitter for the City's primary police squad car. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the City Treasurer regarding the City's Industrial Revenue Bond entitlement. The Council acknowledged and discussed a draft copy of the draft liquor ordinance and directed that a final draft of the document be placed on the August 7th agenda. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Hartmann moved that-the meeting be adjourned. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:15 O'Clock A.M. K thleen M. Swanson ity Clerk ATTEST: Robert G. Lockwood Mayor