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02/02/1988 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 2, 1988 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, February 2, 1988 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Vic Ellison and Councilmembers Wachter, Egan, Gustafson and McCrea. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, Public Works Director Tom Colbert, City Planner Dale Runkle, Consulting Engineers Robert Rosene and Mark Hanson, and City Attorney Paul Hauge. AGENDA Upon motion by Wachter, seconded Gustafson, it was resolved that the Agenda as presented be approved. All voted yea. MINUTES January 19, 1988 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes. Upon motion by McCrea, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 19, 1988 be approved as distributed. All voted yea. January 19, 1988 - Executive Session Minutes. Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council of January 19, 1988. All voted in favor. January 12, 1988 - Special Meeting. The minutes of the special meeting of January 12, 1988 of the City Council were, upon motion by Egan, seconded Gustafson, approved. All voted yes, except McCrea who abstained. January 7, 1988 - Special Meeting. The minutes of a special meeting of the City Council of January 7, 1988, were upon motion by Wachter, seconded Gustafson, approved as prepared. All voted in favor except McCrea who abstained. I 1 Council Minutes February 2, 1988 PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT/WILLMUS PARK LAND City Administrator Tom Hedges discussed briefly with the City Council the offer on behalf of the Willmus family for the early dedication of park land in Park Service Section No. 28. He noted that the park land was identified in the Parks Master Plan. Park Director Ken Vraa was present with a concept for the park land development, if the Willmus property is accepted as an early dedication. He stated the Willmus property is in a trust at the present time and the family is requesting that the property be apportioned to the family members. After discussion, upon motion by Wachter, seconded Egan, it was resolved that the recommendation of the Park Committee that the early acceptance of the park land dedication be approved in advance of any further development, according to the normal procedures required by the City. All members voted affirmatively. GALAXIE AVENUE Councilman Wachter inquired of Police Chief Berthe concerning speed limits between Eagan and Apple Valley on Galaxie Avenue. Chief Berthe was requested to review the speed limit discrepancy and attempt to achieve conformity between the two cities. DEER SURVEY - DNR FUNDING Mr. Hedges then explained that the Department of Natural Resources has requested a contribution from the City in the amount of $100.00 to $400.00 to allow an air survey of deer population of the Fort Snelling State Park area within Eagan. The Police Chief recommended the City participate in the non-budgeted expenditure. It was noted there were quite a few deer accidents involving automobiles within the City and there were a number of questions concerning the reasons why the DNR requested a contribution from the City. After discussion, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the expenditure of up to $300.00 as requested by the DNR for the deer survey. All voted yes except Wachter who voted against. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda items were presented to the City Council and recommended to the staff for approval: 1. Personnel Items. a. Parks & Recreation Intern. It was recommended that Kathy Dybiec be hired as a temporary park intern for a period of 12 weeks, beginning March 28, 1988. 2 Council Minutes February 2, 1988 b. Annual Review - Revisions of Time Spent Profiles. A memo written by Administrative Assistant Duffy describing the results of the 1987 Annual Review of Time Spent Profiles by the City was submitted with TSP's reviewed and changes/revisions were requested for ten. Councilmember McCrea asked why the Planning Department was not involved in the revisions and the answer was that apparently, no Planning Department personnel have been hired after the TSP was done initially. The recommendation was made that the proposed revisions to the TSP's and the accompanying point and/or salary range changes be approved by the Mayor and City Council, and that the salary adjustments be retroactive January 1, 1988. c. Engineering Intern. The recommendation was made by the staff that Allen Henke be hired by the City as Engineering Intern in the Public Works Department to be effective February 8, 1988. d. 1988 Temporary Seasonal Employees. A schedule of temporary seasonal employees covering the 1st through 5th years was submitted, with recommendations for grade increases covering seasonal maintenance workers, recreational leaders, engineering interns, interns who do not have a degree who are hired by the City for specific projects and interns who contact the City of Eagan for 6 weeks, or like time period requiring internship as part of their studies. e. Temporary Clerical Pool Workers, Contract Building and Fire Inspectors, Contract Sign Inspectors and Election Judges. There was a question concerning seasonal temporary salaries which it was understood could be revised in the future. The rate for election judges was also questioned but the recommendation of the City Clerk was not to change the rate. The recommendation was made to approve the enclosed compensation rates for the seasonal temporary workers for 1988. f. Community Service Officer. A recommendation was made that the Council authorize the hiring of James McDonald as a CSO for the Police Department, subject to successful completion of the City's psychological examination requirements. 2. Plumbers Licenses. A schedule of eight plumbers and mechanical license applicants was submitted and the staff recommended the council approve them. 3. St. John Neumann Church - One Day License. The application for consumption and one-day display license and a non-intoxicating malt liquor license for St. John Neumann Church in conjunction with the church dance planned for March 5, 1988 was recommended to be approved. 3 Council Minutes February 2, 1988 4. Eagan Tap - Wine and Strong Beer License. An application of Eagan Tap, Inc. for a City on-sale wine and strong beer license at the former A & W site in the Cedarvale shopping area came to the Council and was recommended to be approved. A question related to the completion of the information in the application, and Chief Berthe said that he would review the application and in the event that the information is not complete and requires further review, it would be then returned to the Council. 5. R & B Addition - Plat Correction. The Land Surveyor's Certificate of Correction to the plat of R & B Addition was submitted by Donald Dethlefs, Registered Land Surveyor of Probe Engineering, and it was recommended that it be approved. 6. Dakota County - Lexington Avenue - Project #531. It was recommended that the City Council authorize the preparation of the feasibility report for Project #531 consisting of Lexington Avenue storm sewer improvements and authorize the acquisition of right-of- way by condemnation, if necessary. 7. Lexington Avenue and Lexington Square - Storm Sewer - Project #527. A report has now been submitted for storm sewer for the Lexington Avenue and Lexington Square area and it was recommended that it be received and that a public hearing be scheduled for March 1, 1988 at the Eagan City Hall at 7:00 p.m. 8. Eagandale Center Industrial Park 9th Addition - Project #528. The report covering Project #528 has been completed by the consulting engineers and it was recommended that the Council receive the report for Eagandale Center Industrial Park 9th Addition street and utility improvements, and that a public hearing be scheduled at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center on March 15, 1988. Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to approve the foregoing agenda items as outlined and to authorize their implementation. All voted yes. WOODLANDS ADDITION - HURLEY LAKE - PROJECT #525 Mayor Vic Ellison convened the public hearing regarding Project #525 consisting of storm sewer lift station improvements for Woodland Addition and Hurley Lake. Tom Colbert briefly introduced the project and requested that Mark Hanson describe the proposal in some detail. Mr. Hanson explained why the Hurley Lake lift station was required to be upgraded and also the Woodland storm sewer lift station recommended to be constructed. He also explained what area was proposed to be assessed and the cost involved. j 4 Council Minutes February 2, 1988 - 4z .-v . ,rte Wendell Widstrom, the owner of Lot 3, Block 4, Wescott Garden Lots, appeared and objected to the raising of the level of JP-14. He also objected to the assessments and stated that he was told several months ago by the developer of Woodlands Addition, Robert Engstrom, that there would be no assessments to his property. Sven Jensen, the owner of Lot 1, Block 4, Wescott Garden Lots, also strongly objected to assessments and stated there was no benefit to his property. Mr. Colbert explained the fact that all land will be assessed eventually and also the improvements will allow development of the benefited land in the near future. One neighbor asked if the City intends to require development of adjacent property and the answer was no, but only to provide for the system that will allow development at the ultimate requirements. There was considerable discussion about the assessments for the owners who do not want to improve or subdivide the property. It was understood, however, that the owners objecting had green acres status. Member McCrea asked how much of an increase in value of the parcels would result from the improvements. Mr. Colbert stated he did not know but that through the assessment process, the determination could be made if necessary. After extensive discussion, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to close the hearing, to order in the project and authorize the preparation of plans and specifications. All councilmembers voted in favor. STONEY POINT & BLACKHAWK RIDGE - PROJECT #523 The next public hearing convened by Mayor Ellison concerned trunk utility improvements in Stoney Point and Blackhawk Ridge under Project #523. Mr. Colbert introduced the project and Mark Hanson detailed the report. There were no objections and after discussion, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the hearing and order in the improvements and to authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications. All councilmembers voted positively. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS - CONSULTING SERVICES Mr. Hedges introduced the subject of the proposed distribution of the Statement of Qualifications for consulting services for the City that had resulted from a request for RFPs that the Council directed at its January, 1987 meeting. The staff recommended that they be termed Statement of Qualifications. SOQ's have been prepared for engineering, fiscal and legal, with the understanding that parks and planning were not prepared because of the limited use for those consultants. 5 Council Minutes February 2, 1988 After an introduction by Mr. Hedges, Mayor Ellison indicated he supported the SOQ's which would offer the City Council the right to determine what bids would be submitted and what the consultants could offer the City. He suggested, however, it may not be done annually. Councilman Egan stated he continued to be opposed and argued that it was an inefficient use of staff time, disruptive, could discourage continuity of relationship between staff and consultants and that consultants may be reluctant to make capital investments if they are uncertain of their longevity. Member McCrea supported the SOQ process and suggested proceeding with the SOQ's. Councilman Egan noted that it was important to monitor the quality of service and cost, and if they are disruptive, the issue should be addressed. Mayor Ellison indicated that if consultants are concerned about not being re-hired, that they would work even harder to retain the position. Wachter favored the competition and favored proceeding with the bidding process. Member Gustafson was concerned about when to review consultants services, unless they are formally bid. Mr. Hedges explained the intent of the SOQ's are to look at the qualifications rather than only cost and recommended sending out SOQ's to certain engineering firms but requested direction from the Council, including how the interview process should take place. Mr. Hedges also stated that for fiscal consultants, there may be a limited number of qualified applicants. The suggestion was made that there be no lobby and a no-contact policy to avoid excessive time being consumed by the applicants contacting councilmembers and also staff members. Councilmember McCrea suggested that each applicant submit an audit and the Councilmembers agreed. She further suggested that there be criteria for evaluation and asked for direction from the staff as to how much the cost of making the transition would amount to. Councilman Egan asked whether the staff understood that it could hire other engineering firms for selected projects, and Mr. Hedges stated no. Mr. Egan asked for review of the process of hiring engineering consultants. It was agreed that applicants for all three positions go through the proposer conferences and Member McCrea suggested a shorter resume to avoid excessive staff time initially. 6 Council Minutes February 2, 1988 -N Councilman Egan asked about conflicts that applicants may have both at the present and in the future. It was determined that the Public Works Committee would review the engineering applications, and the Finance Committee review the fiscal applications, with the applicants for the legal position being interviewed directly by the City Council. It was understood that there would be no lobbying of councilmembers or staff by any of the applicants. Wachter moved, McCrea seconded the motion to approve direction for the City Administrator to proceed with the solicitation of the Statement of Qualifications for consulting services to include legal, fiscal and engineering, and to condone with modifications described above the process and time schedule outlined in the Memorandum prepared by the City Administrator. All voted yes except Egan, who voted no. ORGANIZED WASTE COLLECTION STUDY Mr. Hedges explained that the Organized Collection Study prepared for the City by Pope-Reid Associates, has been completed and a copy of the full report was distributed to each of the council members. An executive summary was also prepared and the Solid Waste Abatement Commission recommended the Council adopt the study as a framework for future decisions concerning waste collection and its relationship to recycling and landfill abatement. Mr. Hohenstein briefly reviewed the report and answered questions of the City Council and requested direction regarding options. Councilman Egan moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to accept the report and establish a work session for the City Council to review the report. All councilmembers voted yes. THOMAS LAKE POINTE DEVELOPMENT - OFF-SITE SIGNAGE The City has received a letter from Dominium Group, developers and owners of the Thomas Lake Pointe development project requesting a variance from the City Sign Policy to allow additional off-site signage for a specific period of time. It was recommended both by the developoer and the staff, that the issue be continued until the February 16, 1988 City Council meeting. Egan moved, McCrea seconded the motion to implement the recommendation. All voted yes. I 7 Council Minutes February 2, 1988 JONATHAN R. IVERSON - VARIANCE - CENTURY ADDITION An application of Jonathan R. Iverson for a 15 foot variance to the rear parking setback and a 12 foot variance to the rear yard setback for Lot 3, Block 1, Century Addition came to the Council next. The purpose for the variance, according to Mr. Runkle, was to allow the proposed Sport Scuba Diving Center to be located 18 feet from the north property line and the proposed parking lot to be located 5 feet from the north line. Mr. Runkle described the odd configuration of the lot, but also suggested the need for a turnaround at the north end of the parking lot and they also discussed the parking stalls. John Iverson was present and agreed with the parking proposal presented by the staff and also indicated that joint parking would be implemented with the owners to the west. There would be only 6 to 8 students per class so the amount of parking appeared to be adequate. Egan moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to approve the application. Steven McDonald of McDonald Management, co-managers of Fox Ridge Estates multi-family residential development to the north, appeared and stated that the commercial establishment was encroaching on the residential area. He objected to the variances and it was noted there is a service driveway on the north side of Century Addition. He objected to the view of the back side of the commercial structure and it was suggested that the building be moved south so that a variance would be required only for the parking. Mr. Iverson had no objection. All members voted in favor. It was understood that the building would be moved south and that two parking spaces would be removed from the original proposal. HOLIDAY STATION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Mr. Hedges noted a public hearing was held by the Advisory Planning Commission at its regular meeting on January 26, 1988 to consider a conditional use permit application submitted by Holiday Station Stores to allow the sale of 3.2 beer in a CSC district. The APC recommended approval. Mr. Runkle indicated that he had reviewed the ordinance and it was his recommendation that CSC zoned areas allow 3.2 beer as a permitted use and therefore the application is not required. He recommended withdrawal of the application. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to authorize withdrawal of the application, subject to review of the City Code in finding that a conditional use permit was not needed. All voted yea. 8 Council Minutes February 2, 1988 CONVEYORS, INC. - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The application of Conveyors, Inc./Hose, Inc. for a pylon sign at their property at 2735 Highway #55 came to the Council. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval subject to a condition regarding Highway #55 being considered a freeway. Dale Runkle explained the Advisory Planning Commission action and the application and stated that there were no other signs within a 300 foot spacing. The sign would be at the location of the former J.I. Case property on Highway #55 and that the sign would be relocated from Bloomington to Eagan. He noted that Highway #55 is a minor arterial and therefore, a variance would be required for a larger sign. There were no objections. Egan moved, McCrea seconded the motion to approve the application for conditional use permit, including variance for size as requested, noting that the hardship was that there was an existing sign and would not require rebuilding. All councilmembers voted affirmatively. ROYAL OAKS 2ND ADDITION - WAIVER OF PLAT The application of Asp Construction, Inc. to eliminate an apartment building pad on Lot 2, Block 1, Royal Oaks 2nd Addition was brought to the Council for its consideration. Mr. Asp was present and Dale Runkle explained that the purpose of the application was a condition proposed by the Council in order to record the plat. There were no objections. Gustafson moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to all City requirements. All members voted in favor. R-88.7 WESCOTT ROAD - CONTRACT #87-26 - CHANGE ORDER #1 Change Order No. 1 in two parts, including Part A for temporary center line restriping for Wescott Road in the amount of $2,435.06 and Part B consisting of manholes and gate valves in the amount of $3,600.00 was recommended to be approved by the City Council. Egan moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract #87-26 as recommended. All voted yes. WILDERNESS POND - STORM SEWER - CONTRACT #86-27 A final payment request for Contract #86-27 for Wilderness Pond storm sewer in the amount of $2,595.63 from Lake Area Utilities, Inc. was submitted and recommended to be approved. Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to approve the recommendation and authorize it to be implemented by the staff. All members voted in favor. 9 Council Minutes February 2, 1988 LEXINGTON SQUARE 2ND ADDITION - CONTRACT #85-20 The request had been made for final payment for Contract #85-20 and upon motion by Wachter, seconded Gustafson, it was resolved that the request be approved covering Lexington Square 2nd Addition trunk sanitary and storm sewer in the amount of $20,011.94 to Enebek Construction, Inc. and to accept the improvements for perpetual maintenance. All voted aye. HOLLAND LAKE - TRUNK STORM SEWER OUTLET - CONTRACT #86-23 Change Order No. 3 for Contract #86-23 consisting of Part A in the amount of $8,765.00 and Part B in the amount of $6,887.73 was presented to the Council. There were questions concerning whether the work had been substantially completed when the July 23 "super storm" took place and Mr. Colbert indicated the warranty did not cover the "super storm". Wachter moved, McCrea seconded the motion to continue consideration of the approval until the next regular meeting for further information. All members voted yes. NON-UNION WAGE ADJUSTMENT FOR 1988 City Administrator Tom Hedges stated that he had prepared a study of wage settlements within the metropolitan area. He noted the average of 14 comparable cities is a 3.75% increase. Member McCrea asked whether the increase would be within the budget and the answer was yes. Upon question, it was noted that about 70 to 75 employees of 120 are unionized. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve up to a 3.75% increase as a non-union wage adjustment for 1988 and that the City continue to pay health insurance premiums for the lowest insurance provider. All members voted yea. VICTOR TWADDELL - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE Vic Twaddell appeared and requested of the City Council that he reappointed to the Special Assessment Committee. In a letter dated January 26, 1988, he outlined the reasons for his request for reappointment, noting that he had been eliminated at the last Council meeting. He stated that he was the only remaining member of the prior Committee and that he got the most votes of all three persons on all three ballots. Councilmember McCrea suggested that the Committee be set at 7 members which would standardize the size of the Committee, and Councilman Egan said he understood that any member serving would be able to continue his or her term and also favored the 7 member 10 Council Minutes February 2, 1988 committee. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion that the Special Assessment Committee be standardized at 7 members and that beginning in 1989, the Committee consist of 7 members plus an alternate; further, that Vic Twaddell be reappointed to the Committee with the understanding that the second year of his term will take place during 1988. All voted in favor except Ellison who voted against. FIRE STATION NO. 5 - MR. & MRS. GEORGE SCHENCK A letter from Mr. & Mrs. George Schenck requesting that an appraisal be performed to determine the effect of construction of Fire Station No. 5, upon the property values of the neighboring property owners. Councilman Egan stated that he was concerned about the adverse precedent and it would have no impact on the decision of the Council, which has already determined to place a fire station on the site. Mayor Ellison noted that the appraisal may place the City in jeopardy and the consensus of the Council was that no appraisal be prepared. EAGAN CITY NEWSLETTER A memo from Holly Duffy outlining the cost of the City Newsletter with a budget of $10,500.00 would now allow with the new computer program, an increase in the number of Newsletters from 3 to 4 on an annual basis. She recommended Council approval. Wachter moved, Gustafson seconded the motion to approve the recommendation, with the understanding that four Newsletters will be prepared and distributed within the current newsletter budget. All voted in favor. MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS A letter from Miller & Schroeder, Inc. requesting the City place on its February 16, 1988 agenda final approval of the multi-family revenue refunding bonds for the LeMay Lake Apartment project. Mr. Hedges questioned whether the Council would allow the refunding to take place and the Councilmembers indicated they had no objection to considering the refunding at its regular February 16, 1988 meeting. EAGAN STAR CITY PROGRAM Mr. Hedges recommended to the City Council that a request be made to the Department of Trade and Economic Development that Eagan be recertified as a Star City. Upon motion by Wachter, seconded McCrea, it was resolved that the recommendation of the City Administrator be approved. All members voted yes. 11 Council Minutes February 2, 1988 SCHEDULE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS The City Administrator submitted a suggested meeting schedule for the City Council for February, 1988. Besides the regular meetings, they include the following: Special Meeting February 9, 1988 at 6:30 p.m. to consider departmental summaries; February 25, 1988 at 7:00 p.m., City Council workshop to consider quality indicators for future development; also, March 8, 1988 Joint APC and City Council meeting to consider annual PUD reviews and freeway zoning classification. UPGRADING CLIFF ROAD Councilman Wachter explained his concerns about neighbors who live off of Ridgecliff Drive regarding the upgrading of Cliff Road. There would be a median so it would allow only a right-in and consideration was given to renoticing the hearing. No action was taken. VISITORS TO BE HEARD Councilmembers discussed among themselves whether to revise the agenda concerning the location of Visitors to be Heard, as opposed to the review of Administrative Agenda items. It was determined that Visitors to be Heard would be placed before the Administrative Agenda issues. CHECKLIST Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the following checklist dated February 2,1988* in the amount of $14p,sRrs_s with the understanding that two items will be clarified by the City Administrator. All voted yes.* and dated February 1,1988 in the amount of $389,792.75. DECEMBER 17, 1987 COUNCIL MINUTES A letter from City Attorney Paul Hauge that outlined a recommendation for revision to the December 17 minutes concerning the Cliff Lake Galleria street alignment was submitted and discussed. A request had been made by David Sellergren on behalf of the Cliff Lake Galleria developers for certain revisions that he indicated were intended to be included by the moving parties at the time of the resolution regarding street alignment. Egan moved, Ellison seconded the motion to approve the amendment to the minutes to add the following: 12 Council Minutes February 2, 1988 1. The City Council at its meeting on December 1, 1987 considered the application for revised preliminary plat for Cliff Lake Galleria Center and recommendations were made by the City's transportation consultant, SEH, that certain revisions to the interior street layout be implemented for purposes of final design and preliminary plat. 2. Certain conditions of the Resolution of December 1, 1987, including conditions numbered 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 20 relate to final design plans and specifications concerning Rahn Road, the east-west collector and the Rahn and Cliff intersection. 3. The staff, City consultants and representatives of the developer have met to define the proposed roadway layout since the meeting of December 1, 1987 and have submitted a plan intended to mitigate some of the issues relating to street alignment and intersection concern, including the proposed vacation of part or all of Rahn Road, lying directly west of the proposed Cliff Lake Galleria. 4. The intent of vacating a portion or all of Rahn Road, adjacent to the Rahn School and Rahn Park would be to reduce the potential traffic on Rahn Road to the north, and also reduce the impact of the proposed development on the park and school. The staff and consultants have met with a representative of Federal Land Company, an owner to the west, and comments have been made by the representative which have been taken into account in the preparation of the final road design. It is understood that the developer will be required to acquire all necessary Federal, State, County and City permits, including the execution of necessary agreements with the City prior to the approval of the final plat for the project. 5. It is further understood that the developer will enter into the necessary agreements to mitigate the concerns of the State regulatory agencies regarding transportation planning in the general area. It is further understood that certain outlots on the preliminary plat approved at the December 1, 1987 meeting have been revised, including the outlot located between the proposed Target store and the interior roadway, with the understanding that said outlot will not be developed for any commercial purpose. 6. The City Council further finds that the revision in the street alignment is not a significant deviation from the Land Use Plan Exhibit "D" of the Planned Development Agreement for Eagan Hills West, in that the revisions create a more desirable and safe road pattern through the development. 7. The Rahn and Cliff Road intersection shall be upgraded to an acceptable "Level of Service" with appropriate traffic controls and channelization prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for Phase One. The Eagan City Council shall approve all, related plans and specifications for this improvement prior to Phase One final plat approval. 13 Council Minutes February 2, 1988 .r . e~ r2 eT~ 8. Resolution of the Rahn and Cliff Road intersection geometric designs and configuration, and coordination with internal site circulation must be refined and approved by Dakota County and the City of Eagan prior to final plat approval. All members voted yes except McCrea who abstained. Mr. Gustafson questioned number 6 concerning the vacation of the Rahn Road easement and it was understood that a vacation hearing would be required. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Ellison then announced that following the adjournment of the regular meeting, the Council would then begin an executive session to discuss the O'Neil and Bieter lawsuits, and in addition, would consider negotiations with certain of the collective bargaining agents for City employees. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by McCrea, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the meeting adjourn at 10:55 p.m. All voted in favor. PHH Ci erk 14