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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC August 19, 2003 ~ C0C.,.; ~NóbVË~ lJ}-U.t:tUì c¡ -c:;¡ -ó '=> 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US Regular City Council Meeting - Tuesday, August 19,2003 Call to Order-7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Resident Forum Agenda Approval I. Approval of Minutes (7/19/03 Special Workshop; 8/6/03 Regular Meeting) Consent Items 2. Approve Payment of Claims - Finance 3. Accept Easement/14259 Woodbine Street NW - Engineering 4. Approve Extension of Award of Contract/03·5/City View Farm - Engineering 5. Accept MN ReLeaf Grant/02-3010ak Wilt Suppression ProgramlShadowbrook East Park Tree Planting Project - Engineering 6. Approve Resolution Accepting DNR Grant/03·8/Coon Creek Corridor Trail Extension - Engineering 7. Adopt City Code - Clerk 8. Adopt Amendment to Ordinance 258/Gambling - Clerk 9. Accept Resignation of Planning Commissioner - Planning 10. Reduce Letter ofCredit/02-49/Woodland Estates 4th Addition - Finance Discussion Items II. Receive Anoka County Sheriff s Department Monthly Report - Sheriff 12. Consider Approval/Community Center Schematic Design -Administration 13. Consider Lot Split/17680 Arrowhead StreetIDonald and Valerie Holthus - Planning 14. Consider Lot Split/16287 Makah Street/Sandra and Schuyler Wallace - Planning 15. Consider Request for Special Wildlife Management Control Permit/Slyzuk Farms, Inc. - Administration Staff Item 16. Schedule City Council WorkshoplMiscellaneous Business Items -Administration 17. Accept 2nd Quarter Customer Service Report - Administration 18. Consider Transportation Plan/O 1·18 - Engineering 19. Schedule Special EDA Board Meeting - Administration Mayor/Conncil Input Adjournment REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -AUGUST 19,2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE..................................................................................................... I RESIDENT FORUM ................................................................................................................. I APPROVAL OF M1NUTES...................................................................................................... 1 CONSENT ITEMS Approve Payment of Claims .... ..... ....................................................................... ................ 2 Accept Easementl14259 Woodbine Street NW .................................................................. 2 Approve Extension of Award ofContractl03-5/CityView Farm........................................ 2 Accept MN ReLeaf Grantl02-30/0ak Wilt Suppression Program! Shadowbrook East Park Tree Planting Project ............................................................... 2 Resolution R149-03 approving Resolution Accepting DNR Grantl03-8/Coon Creek Corridor Trail Extension .............................. ................ ................................................... 2 Adopt City Code (Ordinance No. 272) ................................................................................ 2 Adopt Amendment to Ordinance 258/Gambling (Ordinance 258C) ................................... 2 Accept Resignation of Planning Commissioner ..................................................................2 Reduce Letter ofCreditl02-49/Woodland Estates 4th Addition........................................... 2 RECEIVE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT .- Received................................... ...................................................... ....... ................................ 2 CONSIDER APPROV AUCOMMUNlTY CENTER SCHEMATIC DESIGN Motion to approve.. ................. .............................................................................................. 3 CONSIDER LOT SPLITII7680 ARROWHEAD STREETIDONALD AND VALERIE HOLTHUS Motion to approve Resolution R150- 03..............................................................................5 CONSIDER LOT SPLITII6287 MAKAH STREET/SANDRA AND SCHUYLER WALLACE Motion to approve Resolution R151-03 ............................................................................... 5 CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT CONTROL PERMIT/SL YZUK FARMS, INC. Motion to approve .................................................................................................... ........ ..... 6 CONSIDER PRAIRIE KNOLL PARK REVISED PLAN Motion to approve.......................................... ................... ................... ............... .................. 7 SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPIMISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ITEMS ....... 8 ACCEPT 2ND QUARTER CUSTOMER SERVICE REPORT................................................. 9 CONSIDER TRANSPORTATlONPLAN/OI-18 Motion to adopt.................... ..................................................... ............................ ................ 9 Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2003 Table of Contents Page íí SCHEDULE SPECIAL EDA BOARD MEETlNG................................................................... 10 MA YORlCOUNClL INPUT Planning Commissioner Resignation ........ ....................... ........... .......... ........ ........................ 10 Feedback for AMM.......... ....................... ......................... .... .................... .... .................. .... ... 10 Water Treatment Open House............................................................................................... 10 Reservoir Levels. .................... ............................. ......................................... ........................ 10 City Code Adoption .............................................................................................................. 11 Weeds in Median .................................................................................................................. II ADJOURNMENT...................................................................................................................... II - ---- 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755.5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 19, 2003 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting ofthe Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Gamache, August 19, 2003, 7:04 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie Trude Councilmember absent: Don Jacobson Also present: City Attorney, William Hawkins City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz City Finance Director, Jim Dickinson City Planner, Courtney Bednarz City Administrator, John Erar Others PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESIDENT FORUM Mr. Ed Hamilton - 6615 Highway 10, Ramsey, stated he and his wife own the parcel across the street from Andover City Hall and he came before the City Council because he has an assessment coming due in September and wondered if the Council could see to release the letter of credit for him. He stated the plat will be coming to the City Council on the 2nd of September. Mayor Gamache explained he was glad to hear things were moving ahead. Mr. Dickinson stated he will be updating the Council at the next meeting. AGENDA APPROVAL Add Item 15A, (Consider Prairie Knoll Park Revised Plan). Motion by Knight, Seconded by Trude, to approve the Agenda as amended above. Motion carried on a 4 - yes (Knight, Orttel, Trude, Gamache), 1 - absent (Jacobson) vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 19.2003. Special Workshop: Correct as written. August 6, 2003. Regular Meeting: Correct as written. - - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2003 Page 2 Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, approval of Minutes as indicated above. Motion carried 3 ayes, 1 present (Knight), 1 absent (Jacobson) vote. CONSENT ITEMS Item 2 Approval of Claims Item 3 Accept Easementl14259 Woodbine Street NW Item 4 Approve Extension of Award of Contractl03-5/City View Farm Item 5 Accept MN ReLeaf Grant/02-3 O/Oak Wilt Suppression Program/Shadowbrook East Park Tree Planting Project Item 6 Approve Resolution Accepting DNR Grantl03-8/Coon Creek Corridor Trail Extension (See Resolution RI49-03) Item 7 Adopt City Code - Ord. No. 272 Item 8 Adopt Amendment to Ordinance 258/Gambling - Ord. No. 258C Item 9 Accept Resignation of Planning Commissioner Item 10 Reduce Letter ofCreditl02-49/Woodland Estates 4th Addition Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, approval of the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried unanimously. RECEIVE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Captain Dave Jenkins, Anoka County Sheriff's Department, provided an update on law enforcement activities occurring within Andover. Councilmember Orttel asked why some of the violations are double from the previous month. Captain Jenkins stated he thought there was more awareness now than before and there is more victim advocacy. Councilmember Knight asked what harassing communications were. Captain Jenkins stated they consisted of calling someone on the telephone and harassing them. Councilmember Trude stated she has a lot of residents concerned with the Samaritan shooting. Captain Jenkins stated he has to be guarded on what he can say because the investigation is ongoing. Councilmember Trude stated if a resident sees a situation that maybe they should help out with, it is probably better to not get involved it is better to go home and call the police for their assistance. Captain Jenkins stated that is advised. Councilmember Orttel stated rumors that tend to circulate are the worst and they need to wait until the investigation is complete. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 19. 2003 Page 3 Councilmember Trude thanked Captain Jenkins for his participation with National Night Out. Captain Jenkins stated he thought the night went very successfully. CONSIDER APPROVAVCOMMUNITY CENTER SCHEMATIC DESIGN City Administrator Erar explained the Council is requested to consider approval of the schematic design of the proposed Community Center project. Mr. Ted Rozeboom of Rozeboom Miller Architects made a presentation to the City Council. He showed drawings of the inside of the Community Center and what will be included. Councilmember Trude stated since she saw this at the Stakeholder Meeting, they have partitioned off the area referred to as the mezzanine. She asked if this is where they have created the weight room spaces. Mr. Rozeboom stated this would probably move. Councilmember Trude stated there was one particular area of interest with the hockey arena. That is how the people will enter thc hockey arena and how the hockey players will access the ice. Mr. --- -- ,--- Rozeboom stated they could either upload it or döwnload it. He showed how the entrance to the hockey arena will be. Councilmember Trude stated on the field house space, she would like a better description of it. Mr. Rozeboom explained what will be in the field house space. Councilmember Trude stated the partitions are temporary and can be opened up into one area for indoor soccer. Mr. Rozeboom stated this was correct. Councilmember Trude asked for more information on the concession area. Mr. Rozeboom described the area to the Council and public. Mr. Rozeboom showed the elevations and model to the Council of the City Center. Councilmember Knight asked if they will have options on the surface and color of the tip ups. Mr. Rozeboom stated towards the end of the development they will put together color boards for the City to pick the colors. Councilmember Knight asked how Mr. Rozeboom envisioned the naming area on the building. Mr. Rozeboom stated they have not talked about that yet. Mr. Rozeboom stated conceptually they would like to concentrate on the big areas for glass to open up the building. They would like to leave the north and south sides opaque. Councilrnember Trude stated on the south face, it seems out of proportion that they have the pool closed off from the outside and she would prefer this to be open and visible from the outside and leave the north side facing the woods opaque. Mr. Rozeboom stated they could work with that. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2003 Page 4 Councilmember Trude stated one of the areas she liked was the pond on the west side of the area. Mayor Gamache asked if they will be able to have the model in the lobby. Mr. Rozeboom stated they will build a cover for it and display it in the City Hall lobby. Councilmember Knight asked if there would be a possibility of having a small office for the police officers. Mr. Rozeboom stated they could do that. Mr. Craig Kronholm presented the Community Center budget to the City Council. He stated they are over budget on the first pass through but after meetings with the architect, they are very confident they can bring it into budget. He explained they need to cut five dollars a square foot out of it. He stated that with some work on both parts they can get this accomplished. Councilmember Trude stated the school district is paying for two dressing rooms in the hockey arena only. Mr. Kronholm stated that was correct. '. . .. ~-.: ~ ,~!'fr.J~:ronholmstated there were a few decisIons-that the Cowlcil wíU tiave to make in the ncar future-- - - - with the aquatic center slides. -- Councilmember Trude asked if they were looking at the current market when they were holding things at the highest price. She asked if they were seeing a more favorable market with materials or labor. Mr. Kronholm stated there appears to be shortages, whether created or not. He stated the construction market continues to increase five percent per year. Councilmember Trude asked what happens with the aquatics center and if they have a price tag on that. Mr. Kronholm stated these are the two issues left regarding the slides. Councilmember Trude asked if they were holding back on some landscaping because the City staff has a tree nursery and they do some of that in the parks. Mr. Kronholm stated they need to define the City's involvement in this. Councilmember Knight asked if this included all of the costs of the ball fields. Mr. Kronholm stated they did include the fields. Mayor Gamache asked if they were still fme with the timing. Mr. Kronholm stated they were. Councilmember Orttel stated it was talked about coming back with the enhanced water facility. Mr. Erar stated the question of the aquatic center being expanded as part of a joint venture is still a question that staff, RMA, RIM and the YMCA are still exploring. He stated as part ofthe design development, that should not slow them down in tenns of moving forward with design development. He stated the issue of whether or not the aquatic center should be expanded or not will be brought back to a Council workshop. Regardless of whether that happens or not, the bottom line of tax impact would remain unchanged. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2003 Page 5 The possible expansion of the aquatics center with additional slides was discussed. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Trude, to approve the schematic design of the project, and authorize RMA and staff to begin the design-development phase of project design. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Trude stated there is a major Capital Campaign going on which will be a very critical aspect to whether they do see all of this come about. CONSIDER LOT SPLIT/17680 ARROWHEAD STREET/DONALD AND VALERIE HOLTHUS City Planner Bednarz explained the property owner is seeking approval to divide the subject property into two single- family rural residential lots. The existing home will remain on Parcel A, while the applicant wishes to construct a new home on Parcel B. ._- -. -- -C;ûiiciIirìembèfürtterstâted ill looking under the conditions, he thought under Iteiil Four, it states the lot split and variance will be subject to a sunset clause. He thought this was worked out to where there was not a variance at the end. Mr. Bednarz stated it appeared there was some language fiom a previous copy of the Resolution and will need to be corrected. Councilmember Trude stated she thought the property line was much cleaner and she thought it will be clearer to the property owners as to where the property line is situated. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, to approve Item No. 13 (Consider Lot Split/I 7680 Arrowhead StreetJDonald and Valerie Holthus). Motion carried on a 4 - yes (Orttel, Trude, Knight, Gamache), 1- absent (Jacobson) vote. (RES. NO. 150-03) CONSIDER LOT SPLIT/16287 MAKAH STREET/SANDRA AND SCHUYLER WALLACE Cit Planner Bednarz stated the property owner is seeking approval to divide the subject property into two single-family rural residential lots. Mr. Bednarz explained the subject property is currently a double frontage lot. The existing home will continue to have access onto Makah Street while the newly created lot will have access onto 7tn A venue. Since 1990, there have been eight Lot Split requests on Makah Street. Of those, Council has approved six. A lot split request for 16030 Makah Street NW was denied twice by Council on the account that the applicant failed to prove a hardship for a variance to tile minimum lot width. Coullcilmember Trude wondered if they will run into problems with splitting the lots in a funny manner just to make things work. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2003 Page 6 Councilmember Trude asked if a survey was done to make sure that each of the parcels meets the 2 'l2 acre requirement. Mr. Bednarz stated a survey was done by a professional land surveyor. Councilmember Orttel asked under item two, it states the applicant is required to obtain an access permit from Anoka County. He wondered if they have to have a formal permit to access the property. Mr. Bednarz stated once they create the property split, the County is bound to provide them with access but they do need a permit to work in the County right-of-way. Mayor Gamache asked ifthere was some concern in the past regarding access to 7th A venue because of the curve. He asked ifthey decided to split the corner lot, would there be a problem with getting access onto 7th Avenue. Mr. Bednarz stated he did not think the corner lot was five acres so it could not be split. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to approve Item No. 14 (Consider Lot Split/16287 Makah Street/Sandra and Schuyler Wallace). Motion carried on a 4 - yes (Orttel, Trude, Knight, Gamache), 1 - absent (Jacobson) vote. (RES. NO. 151-OJ) _~d__ .___.....__. _________ '___ .- -,.. .~" ~7:"-: ---=--- --- CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT CONTROL PERMITISLYZUK FARMS, INC. City Administrator Erar explained Mr. Ken Slyzuk has submitted a letter to the City requesting Council consideration on two specific land use items. The first item, which is currently in place, is a request to use special noise devices referred to as a "banger" to keep geese out of Mr. Slyzuk's fields located on the west side of Crosstown Boulevard, just south of Coon Creek Drive. The second item is a request to hold a special hunt on the property effective September 6, 2003 to reduce the goose population in this area. Councilmember Knight asked if the bangers are successful. Mr. Erar stated as he understands, they have been fairly successful. Mr. Slyzuk stated they have been successful so far and if it continues, they would not need the hunt but if there is any way they could get permission in case the need is there for a hunt. Councilmember Orttel asked if they would come back next year. Mr. Slyzuk assumed they would. Councilmember Orttel asked how many people would be involved in the shoot. Mr. Slyzuk stated the DNR has a couple of groups that they usually use for these hunts and he knows some hunters who would like to do this. Councilmember Orttel asked if they would shut down the bangers a week before the hunt. Mr. Slyzuk stated he probably would because it would not do any good to have a hunt without geese there. Councilmember Knight asked if the bangers have bothered the six surrounding properties. Mr. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2003 Page 7 Slyzuk stated he was not sure but he knows the residents there and they have not said anything to him regarding this. Mr. Erar stated his understanding was the residents were only inquiring about the noise and how long it would last. Councilmember Orttel asked if the DNR gets involved in the hunt. Mr. Slyzuk stated he did not think they did but they were the ones that suggested a hunt as a solution. Councilmember Orttel stated from what he understands, the permit is given by the City. Councilmember Trude wanted to make sure for public safety that the properties surrounding this property be notified. Mr. Erar stated they will send out notices to surrounding property owners. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to approve the request by Slyzuk Farms, Inc. to conduct a special goose hunt on property described as Section 28, T32N R24W, physically located on the west side of Crosstown just south of Coon Creek Drive and to have staff work with Mr. Slyzuk and the DNR to ensure that a hunting plan is developed to ensure the public safety of adjoining residential properties and that the dates and times will be given to the City Council at least one week in advance of the hunt and the residents be notified. - .- Mr. Slyzuk asked regarding the dates, if the dates picked did not get all the geese could they have other hunts throughout the season. Motion carried on a 4 - yes (Orttel, Trude, Knight, Gamache), I - absent (Jacobson) vote. CONSIDER PRAIRIE KNOLL PARK REVISED PLAN City Administrator Erar explained in response to Council direction regarding project budget issues and the need to meet resident and athletic association expectations, City staff met to discuss an alternative project approach that would allow the project to move forward within budgetary guidelines. Mr. Erar explained the project related issues have been discussed by Public Works, Finance, Engineering and Administration departments. It has been determined that certain project activities can be accomplished by Public Works staff with significant cost savings and still allow for a majority of park improvements to be installed within a time frame acceptable to the Football and Soccer Associations and within budgetary considerations established by the City Council and Parks Commission. Councilmember Trude appreciated staff taking the time and effort in reviewing this project to keep it on schedule. She wondered ifthey could wait this long to put in the irrigation and sod and will it be ok with fall play. City Engineer Birkowitz explained they were looking at installing the sod in mid June which will give the sod two and a half months to germinate. Mr. Erar stated for the record he did speak with Park Chairman Jim Lindahl and went through the Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 19. 2003 Page 8 approach with him and he was in concurrence and did indicate that he would share this with the remaining Park and Rec. members. Councilmember Orttel was at the meeting today and he wanted to compliment the staff for trying to find a way of getting around some of the obstacles. He stated this gives the City Staff that has special talents to use those outside of their normal work. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Trude, to approve the revised Prairie Knoll Park Project. Councì1member Knight stated he thought the staff went the extra mile with this project. Mayor Gamache agreed. Mr. Berkowitz commented that Mr. Erar deserved a lot of the credit for heading up and moving this forward to this point. He thought this was a plan they felt comfortable with. Mr. Erar thanked the staff and City Engineer for all the work they have done and he wanted to bring the credit back to City Staff. _Motion carried on a 4 - yes (Orttel, Trude, Knight, Gamache), I - absent (Jacobson) vote. SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPIMISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ITEMS Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Trude, to Schedule a City Council Workshop for Monday, August 25, 2003 to discuss miscellaneous business items. Councilmember Knight asked if the City will be notifying the people involved with the Rural Reserve of the change in the meeting date. Mr. Erar stated they will notify them. Motion carried on a 4 - yes (Orttel, Trude, Knight, Gamache), 1 - absent (Jacobson) vote. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, to set a Council Workshop on Tuesday, August 26,2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ham Lake City Hall to meet with other elected officials in the County which is organized by the County. Motion carried on a 4 - yes (Orttel, Trude, Knight, Gamache), I - absent (Jacobson) vote. ACCEPT SECOND QUARTER CUSTOMER SERVICE REPORT Mr. Erar discussed the 2nd quarter Customer Service Report with the City Council. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August J9, 2003 Page 9 CONSIDER TRANSPORTATION PLAN/OJ-IS City Engineer Berkowitz explained the City Council is requested to consider the Andover Transportation Plan. Councilmember Trude stated one of the important aspects of the transportation plan is to be able to answer questions from residents when things in the City will get done. She also explained they may not want to accept the Community Center access points because she did not know if they were one hundred percent sure that they want to go with the County's feeling that they do not have full access at Hanson Boulevard and Bluebird Street. She thought this may be an important access point. Mr. Berkowitz stated this plan is used as a guide and they do want to try to follow the plan as closely as they can but things can be changed. He stated they do have a traffic impact study for the Community Center submitted by RLK to evaluate the crossings. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Trude, to adopt the Andover Transportation Plan. Motion carried on a 4 - yes (Orttel, Trude, Knight, Gamache), I - absent (Jacobson) vote. --' '::'~-"""'-~" - -.- ~,.,_., '.--. ~ SCHEDULE SPECIAL EVA BOARD MEETING - - - -- .. --' - --- .. - Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, to schedule a Special EDA Board Meeting for Tuesday, September 2,2003 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried on a 4 - yes (Orttel, Trude, Knight, Gamache), I - absent (Jacobson) vote. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT (Planning Commissioner Resignation) - Mayor Gamache noted in one of the consent items they approved the resignation of one of the Planning Commissioners and he wanted to thank Mr. Falk for the service to the City and the Country. Councilmember Knight stated he had the same thoughts because this was not of his choosing and he was doing a good job. (Feedbackfor AMM) - Mayor Gamache stated he is chairing for the AMM, a task force on revenue and they are in process oflooking at the issues of City funding and whether it is levy limits, LGA, Market Value Credits and all the different parts of revenue. In most cases, it is pretty much local control. He stated a lot of things are changing and it is making for a lot of interesting discussions including radical changes to the way City Govemment receives funding from the State. Councilmember Trude stated she agreed with the local control issue. (Good Samaritan) - Councilmember Trude stated earlier she asked the Sheriff s Department about the incident with the Good Samaritan and she knows that he is an Eagle Scout and a Marine that was released from the hospital today and is doing well. (Water Treatment Open House) - Mr. Erar stated there will be a Water Treatment Plant open house on October 9, 2003. Councilmember Knight stated one of the things that came up today was how they would notify the public of the treatment plant going on line and by October 9, 2003, the plant Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2003 Page 10 will be online for a month. He wondered if there was a way they could notify the public. Mr. Erar stated they are expecting the water to go into manual treatment in the next several weeks. Councilmember Trude stated some of the residents will not be affected by this plant and residents who do not have City water, will not be paying for the treatment plant. Mr. Erar stated this was correct. (Reservoir Levels) - Mr. Erar stated they have had some periods in the past week or two where reservoir levels have gotten very low. One ofthe things that Mr. Kraabel is considering is extending the watering restrictions until the end of September. This has not been decided but is in discussion. (City Code Adoption) - Mr. Erar stated the City Code that has been adopted has been in process for the past two years and has been administered by City Clerk V olk. He explained they now have the City Code completely online. Councilmember Orttel stated he was on the web site today and he was impressed by how much information was there and how easy it was to fmd what he was looking for just by using search words. (Weeds in Medians) - Councilmember Orttel stated he brought up the subject ofthe medians that are covered with weeds at the last meeting àiJ.d he wondeœd what the solution was for this. Mr. Erar stated the County Highway Department has cut back on the spraying because of budget cuts.- - Councilmember Orttel asked if they City could spray the weeds themselves. Mr. Erar stated they could look at it but there are costs associated with this. Councilmember Trude stated they should bring this up at the County meeting next Tuesday. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 4 - yes (Orttel, Trude, Knight, Gamache), 1 - absent (Jacobson) vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary