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10/02/1984 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR FETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN, MINNESOTA OCTOBER 2, 1984 A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, October 2, 1984 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Blomquist and Councilmembers Smith, Wachter and Egan. Councilman Thomas arrived at 8:30 p.m. Also present were Public Works Director Colbert, City Consulting Engineer Rosene, City Administrator Hedges, Assistant Planner Greg Ingraham and City Attorney Hauge. AGENDA Egan moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the agenda with the understanding that the issue concerning joint financing through a joint venture relationship will also be added to the Agenda. All members voted in favor. MINUTES Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the previous regular meeting of the City Council dated September 18, 1984. All voted yea. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS - PROCLAMATION Mayor Bea Blomquist proclaimed the week of October 7, 1984 as the League of Women Voters in Northern Dakota County Area Week. D 84-7 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - SPEED LIMIT SURVEY Public Works Director, Tom Colbert, submitted a list of existing and proposed speed limits for various streets throughout the City, noting that Eagan has several non-conforming speed limits and several others that have not been reviewed or approved by MnDOT or the City. There was discussion con- cerning whether increases should be requested on certain streets. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to continue consideration of the request for speed studies for the City streets and to direct the staff to propose a written policy concerning maximum speeds on streets, including thoroughfares within the City. All voted yes. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda items were submitted to the City Council for review and recommended for approval: 1 Council Minutes October 2, 1984 1. Personnel Items. It was recommended that Richard Riste be terminated as a City utility maintenance employee effective Wednesday, Septem- ber 26, 1984, according to the staff memorandums, findings and recommenda- tions. 2. Contractors' Licenses. The contractors' licenses scheduled in the packet as distributed to the Council were recommended for approval by the staff. 3. - Election Judge Approval. It was recommended that a list of election judges submitted in the packet to the City Council be approved for the general election on November 6, 1984. 4. Lions Club - Temporary Gambling License. An application was re- ceived from the Lions Club for temporary gambling license for October 12, 1984 with the location at the Diamond T Ranch, including tipboard, paddlewheel and raffle. It was recommended the application be approved. 5. St. John Neumann - Consumption & Display License for November 17. An application for a consumption and display license was submitted by St. John Neumann Church for a dance scheduled at the church on November 17, 1984. The staff recommended the Council approve the application. 6. Service Station Permit Renewals. A list of applications for renewal of service station permits was submitted and recommended to be approved. 7. William Jackson - Resignation. William Jackson submitted his resig- nation as a member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee and staff recommended acceptance of the resignation. 8. Federal Revenue Sharing - Grievance Procedure. The office of Revenue Sharing has published Federal regulations requiring local governments receiving $25,000.00 or more annually in revenue.sharing funds to comply with the 1973 Rehabilitation Act. The procedure under Section 504 was submitted to make programs and services accessable to handicapped and staff recommended the Council approve it._ 9. LAWCOM Grant - Resolution. The City has received approval of its preliminary grant application for LAWCON/LCMR Grant Fund for 1985 for Schwanz Lake Park. The grant would be filed in the amount of $221,000.00 with $88,750.00 as the federal share, $66,125.00 as the state share and the City share as $66,125.00. It was recommended that the Resolution authorizing the filing of the application and execution of Grant Project Agreement to develop open space under the provisions of the FLWC Fund Act and the State Natural Resource for Schwanz Lake Park development be approved. R 84-47 10. Violet Lane/Pilot Knob Road - Gradin Application. The application of Ron Cornwell for grading permit at the southwest corner of Violet Lane and Pilot Knob Road was submitted and staff recommended approval, subject to compliance with the City requirements. 2 Council Minutes October 2, 1984 11. I-35E/Diffley Road - Grading Permit. The next application that was reviewed consisted of an application from Ron Cornwell for grading at the northeast corner of I-35E and Diffley Road. The staff recommended to the Council that it approve it subject to compliance with the City Ordinance requirements. 12. Peaceful Heights Addition - Project #420. The feasibility report for Project 4420 covering streets and utilities in Peaceful Heights Addition was submitted and it was recommended that the feasibility report be received and the public hearing be scheduled for October 30, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan City Municipal Center. 13. Wescott Hills Revised - Final Plat Application. The application for approval of the final plat of Wescott Hills Revised Addition by Richard Cover- dale was submitted and it was recommended that the Council approve the appli- cation subject to compliance with City requirements. R 84-48 14. Blackhawk Lake Addition - Final Plat Application. The developer of Blackhawk Lake Addition, Norse Development Company, submitted an application for final plat approval and staff recommended approval, subject to compliance with the normal City requirements. R 84-49 15. Blackhawk Oaks Addition - Final Plat Application. The next applica- tion for final plat approval covered Blackhawk Oaks Addition, and was sub- mitted by Blackhawk Oaks Partnership. The staff recommended approval based upon compliance with all City requirements. R 84-50 Upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the foregoing Consent Agenda items be ordered in and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documents. All voted in favor. LEXINGTON STANDARD CORPORATION - I.R. FINANCING The public hearing regarding the application of Lexington Standard Cor- poration for industrial revenue financing in the amount of $735,000.00 was convened by Mayor Bea Blomquist. There was no limited partnership and the taxes and financing note will be purchased by Norwest Bank as a private placement. Representatives of Lexington Standard were present and there was discussion concerning the priorities of the entitlement funds. Councilman Smith questioned whether capitalized interest should be included in the financing and also, whether the equipment proposed to be purchased under the- financing is of a long-term nature. The representatives indicated that an over-head crane is being planned under the equipment item. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the industrial revenue financing for Lexington Standard Corporation in the amount of $735,000.00 subject, however, to a determination as to whether the City has, under its policy and practice, allowed capitalized interest to be included in the industrial revenue financing. All voted in favor. R 84-51 3 Council Minutes October 2, 1984 RICHARD NORDLUND - INDUSTRIAL REVENUE FINANCING The next hearing convened by the Mayor concerned the application of Richard Nordlund for industrial revenue financing in the amount of $500,000.00 for the purpose of constructing an office building on Lot 2, Block 2, Knob Hill Professional Park. Mr. Hedges explained the application and indicated that the financing instrument is intended to be sold to an institution as a private placement, noting also that there is no guarantee that the funds will be available in the 1984 City entitlement. Mr. Nordlund was present and asked that the City allocate funds from its entitlement or that he will ask for State entitlement funds. The Councilmembers discussed the priorities of uses for office buildings, and after discussion, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the industrial revenue financing application of Richard Nordlund as requested, with the understanding that there is no assurance by the City Council that 1984 entitlement funds will be available, unless another applicant that has financing committed, decides not to proceed with its project; further, that there is no assurance that 1985 entitlement funds will be available for the project through the City. All voted in favor. R 84-52 H. G. ASTLEFORD COMPANY - INDUSTRIAL REVENUE FINANCING The next public hearing convened by Mayor Blomquist covered the applica- tion of M. G. Astleford Company for industrial revenue financing for $8,000,000.00 to construct a hotel at the southeast quadrant of I-35E and Cliff Road and in addition, a convenience store & station and automobile service station. City Administrator Hedges reviewed the project and indicated that discussion only will take place by the Council but no formal action until action is completed on the preliminary plat for the property. There were no objections to the application. A representative of Juran & Moody was present as was a representative from M. G. Astleford. It was noted that there was no certainty as to whether the financing will be privately placed or publicly offered. There was further discussion concerning the amount of entitlement funds available with the understanding that there may not be a total of $8,000,000.00 available under the 1984 entitlement. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to continue consideration of the application until the preliminary plat is acted upon. All voted in favor. 4 Council Minutes October 2, 1984 BOATING & WATER ACTIVITY ORDINANCE The staff submitted a revised draft of a proposed Boating and Water Activities Ordinance and Councilmembers discussed the letter from Barbara Schmidt, the Assistant Director of the Dakota County Parks Department, con- perning the use of County lakes for boating purposes. Two letters from Eagan residents objecting to power boats on certain lakes was submitted and reviewed by the Councilmembers. It was suggested that Heine Pond and Blackhawk Lake be stricken as lakes allowing power boats. Councilman Wachter indicated he was against motorized boats on Eagan lakes because of the small sizes. There was also discussion of the potential liability of the City on lakes where there is thin ice, due to lift stations creating moving water. Councilman Smith directed the staff to make certain that the snowmobiling provisions on lakes is consistent with the Snowmobile Ordinance. Subdivision 4 regarding vehicles was requested to be removed. After discussion concerning the jurisdiction of the County as opposed to the City regarding County lakes, Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the Ordinance subject to the revisions re- quested by the Council.. Wachter voted no, indicating he was opposed to spear- ing fish, and Blomquist also voted no. Egan and Smith voted yes. Egan then moved and Blomquist seconded the motion to direct the staff to contact Dakota County concerning its position on motorized boats and dark houses on County lakes for ice-fishing purposes. All voted in favor. R 84-53 THOMAS LAKE PLACE - PRELIMINARY PLAT The application of Dominium Group for preliminary plat approval of Thomas Lake Place was requested to be continued until the October 30, 1984 meeting. Upon motion by Smith, seconded Wachter, it was resolved to continue considera- tion of the application as requested. All voted in favor. VOGY'S ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE The application of William.. Dahlberg and James Flakne for on-sale liquor license for restaurant, presently under the name of Vogy's was submitted for consideration by the Council. City Administrator Hedges stated that all of the application information has been submitted and has been approved, and the staff recommends approval. There were no objections to the application. Mr. Dahlberg and Mr. Flakne were present and answered questions of the Council. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application under the name of J & W Restaurants, Inc. for on-sale liquor license at the Vogy's Restaurant location. All members voted yes. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the request to cancel the on-sale liquor license held by Norman Vogelpohl at the Vogy's Restaurant. All voted in favor. 5 Council Minutes October 2, 1984 1985 BUDGET - LEVY CERTIFICATION The Director of Finance/City Clerk has prepared the 1984 General Property Tax Levy payable in 1985 and information for certification to the Dakota County Auditor. The information was distributed to the Council and a proposed Resolution was also prepared and submitted for approval. There were no objec- tions and after explanation by Mr. Hedges, Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the levy certification for the proposed 1985 Budget as presented. All voted yes. R 84-54 BROWN MINNEAPOLIS TANK - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT An application was received from Brown Minneapolis Tank for conditional use permit to allow a temporary office structure on Lot 4, Robert O'Neill Homestead. It was noted that the Advisory Planning Commission at its meeting on September 25, 1984 recommended approval, subject to certain conditions. Greg Ingraham, the Assistant City Planner, briefly detailed the application and there were no objections. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the following conditions: 1. The trailer shall be painted to blend in with the black and tan colors of the existing office building. 2. The trailer and connections to the office area shall meet State building codes and a .City building permit shall be obtained. 3. The office trailer shall be temporary and be limited to a two-year period. All voted in favor. R. L. JOHNSON - JOHN DEERE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS The application of R. L. Johnson for conditional use permit to allow outside storage and conditional use permit to allow pylon signs on the pro- posed John Deere property in the S & W Addition was submitted. Robert Johnson was present and answered questions of the Council. It was noted that the sign will be 87 square feet per side and 23 1/2 feet high. In addition, there was a request for conditional use permit for outside storage and Councilmembers discussed the option on behalf of the City to revoke the conditional use permit for outside storage if it is not compatible with the City requirements. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application for condi- tional use permit for outside storage, subject to the following conditions: 6 Council Minutes October 2, 1984 1. The application shall be for one year with automatic renewal period, with the understanding that the City Council has the right to revoke the permit at such time as the City determines in its sole discretion, that the applicant does not comply with City requirements. 2. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted and approved by the City Engineer. 3. A dust control plan shall be submitted and approved by City staff and dust controlled substances shall be provided on the parking area. 4. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and a 20 foot landscape area shall be maintained around the perimeter of the outside storage area. 5. Adequate parking shall be maintained at all times. All voted in favor. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to continue the application for conditional use permit for the pylon sign until such time as the staff receives information as to the exact location of the proposed sign, the eleva- tion in relation to the adjacent road right-of-way and in relation to the building proposed on the lot, together with site distances. All voted in favor. Councilman Thomas then arrived at 8:30 p.m. BELL LEXINGTON ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The application of Northwestern Bell Company for preliminary plat approval for Bell Lexington Addition consisting of three industrial lots on 3 acres at the northeast intersection of Lexington Avenue and Lone Oak Road was brought before the Council. Ken Dallman appeared and Greg Ingraham detailed the project for the Council. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. There were no objections and after discus- sion, Wachter moved, Smith seconded the motion to approve the application subject to the following conditions: 1. The staff shall determine whether Lot 2 is a buildable lot prior to the consideration by the City Council. 2. The applicant shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City prior to final plat application. 7 Council Minutes October 2, 1984 3. The plat shall be subject to review by the Dakota County Plat Commission since it abuts a County road. 4. The plat shall be subject to the review and recommendations of the Advisory Parks Committee for park dedication requirements. 5. The temporary parking area on Lot 2 shall be removed when equipment installation is completed. 6. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for review by the City staff, and an adequate landscape shall be posted and not released until one year after the landscaping is completed. 7. Storm sewer shall be required for this development as referenced by alternates one and two referenced within this report. 8. Sanitary sewer and water services shall be constructed to Lots 2 and 3. 9. Detailed plans and specifications prepared by a registered engineer shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for approval for the sanitary sewer and water services. 10. The access to Lot 3 shall be located so that a future access to Lot 2 may be combined with it. 11. A minimum of a 55 foot half right-of-way shall be required to be dedicated for Lone Oak Road. A 10 foot utility easement shall be required to be dedicated adjacent to all publicly dedicated right-of-way. 12. A minimum of a 20 foot utility easement shall be required for storm sewer across the north portion of this development. 13. A 5 foot drainage and utility easement shall be required to be dedicated adjacent to all remaining lot lines. 14. This development shall be responsible for lateral benefit from trunk sanitary sewer and water main at the rates in effect at the time of final platting. 15. All costs associated with the improvements of this proposed develop- ment shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted yea. SEE PLAT FILE 8 Council Minutes October 2, 1984 Mr. Dallman requested approval of an application for building permit prior to final plat approval. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the request for building permit prior to final plat approval, noting that a hardship exists in the need to proceed immediately to take necessary steps to upgrade the telephone system within the City, and further, that the applicant comply with all other City requirements; further, that the final plat be completed by such time as designated by the staff and other conditions imposed by the staff. All voted in favor. RAHNCLIFF ADDITION - PRELIlIINARY PLAT The application of M. G. Astleford for preliminary plat approval of Rahncliff Addition, consisting of 21.8 acres and containing motel/hotel/service and gas facility was brought to the Council for considera- tion. Mr. Hedges and Greg Ingraham detailed the project. The Advisory Planning Commission considered the application at its meeting on September 25, 1984 and one of the important issues discussed by the Planning Commission members was whether an office building is deemed appropriate in an RB Dis- trict. In addition, there were comments about the proposed right-turn-in and right-turn-out access directly to Cliff Road. Staff recommended against approval of that access because Rahn Road will be a major intersection and should be sufficient to handle traffic to the subdivision and for the general area. Staff also recommended the looped street should provide the only access to the subdivision and that the direct access from the service station be eliminated. Don Stalley, the hotel developer, was present, as was a representative of M. G. Astleford and stated that full-service hotel demand is very weak and that no restaurant is being proposed. Banquet and meeting rooms are being planned with catered food service. After lengthy discussion, Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application for preliminary plat with the following conditions: 1. The proposed right-turn-in, right-turn-out direct access to Cliff Road shall be deleted. 2. The direct access from the service station to Rahn Road shall be deleted. 3. A detailed grading/drainage and erosion control plan shall be sub- mitted and reviewed prior to final plat approval. 4. The plat abutts County Road and State rights-of-way, therefore, the plat shall be subject to the Dakota County Plat Commission's and Minnesota Dept. of Transportation's review and comment for plat approval. 9 Council Minutes A:_ October 2, 1984 5. Any pylon signs or drive-up facilities shall require additional conditional use permits in order that they can be properly reviewed. 6. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for Lots 1 and 3, Block 1 and Lots 1, Block 2 and an adequate landscape bond shall be required and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 7. - Rahncliff Court or Drive should be installed in its entirety with the first phase of development. 8. The plat shall be subject to the Park Commission's review and com- ments for park dedication on commercially zoned land. 9. The existing billboard shall be removed after approval of the project. 10. A variance shall be granted for Lot 5, Block 1, without precedent, to allow an office facility in RB District. 11. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted to staff for review and approval. 12. Concurrence from MnDOT regarding drainage onto I-35E shall be re- ceived. 13. The developer shall petition the City for installation of public utilities and Council, shall approve the project prior to final plat approval. 14. The right-in, right-out on Cliff Road shall not be allowed until a concrete median is installed within Cliff Road. 15. A 60 foot right-of-way shall be dedicated for Rahn Cliff Court with a 30 foot half right-of-way dedicated for Rahn Road. 16. A 10 foot utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to all public rights-of-way. 17. Utility easements of sufficient shall be dedicated over all City utilities not located within City right-of-way. 18. A 5 foot drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to all remaining lot lines. 19. All costs for future lateral public improvements and lateral benefits from trunk watermain shall be the sole responsibility of this development. 10 Council Minutes October 2, 1984 20. No access shall be permitted to Rahn Road except from public streets. All members voted yea. The Councilmembers discussed the request for the proposed office building in an RB zoned area. Thomas moved, Wachter seconded the motion to convert Lot 5 to Outlot B in the event that there is a request for office use on the parcel and that the developer submit an application to rezone the property to an appropriate zoned designation. All members voted in favor. SEE PLAT FILE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND FINANCING - H. G. ASTLEFORD After further discussion, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application for industrial revenue financing on behalf of M. G. Astleford in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000.00 and subject to compliance with the City's policy concerning inclusion of capitalized interest; further, to verify that the equipment being proposed to be financed is of a capital equipment nature. All voted in favor. R 84-55 LEMAY LAR APARTMENT PROJECT A representative of O'Conner & Hannen was present on behalf of the Healey-Ramme project on Lemay Lake and answered questions concerning the financing of the project. There was a question as to whether the developer should have an equity position or allow the land also to be financed under the proposed multi-family housing revenue bonds. It was noted that the Council has approved more than the 1,500 apartment unit maximum under its policy and there was a question as to whether the Council ought to approve further rental projects. No formal action was taken. CEDAR CLIFF COMMERCIAL PARK - STREETS & UTILITIES - CONTRACT #84-20 The bids were received for Contract #84-20 covering Cedar Cliff Commer- cial Park streets and utilities and the low bidder was Spencer Construction Co. in the amount of $134,906.00. Smith moved, Wachter seconded the motion to accept the bid and to award the contract to Spencer Construction Co. All voted in favor. 11 Council Minutes P I ?P October 2, 1984 1985 CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE Tom Hedges reviewed with the Council a proposed memorandum that he had prepared covering suggested committee appointments to the Eagan Celebration Committee, and also committee objectives, celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Eagan's organization as a township. The Councilmembers requested that a representative of the Volunteer Fire Department be added, and further, that the committee report to the City Council periodically. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the establishment of an Eagan City Celebration Committee celebrating the City's 125th Anniversary, with the understanding that all final plans for the celebration will be approved by the City Council, and further that regular reports be submitted to the Council for review and comment. All Councilmembers voted yes. REBNE HOUSE - PATRICK EAGAN PARK A detailed report prepared by the Park and Recreation Department was submitted to the Council and Ken Vraa and Chairman Roger Martin of the Park and Recreation Committee were present. They detailed six options that had been proposed by the Committee and Roger Sjobeck, a volunteer architect. Option No. 6 providing for upgrading the structure for continued house rental or private rental was discussed in some detail and Roger Martin explained the reasons for the Park Committee's request to implement Option No. 6. The total cost would be about $30,000.00 to $35,000.00. The Park Committee has recom- mended against moving or destroying the building, noting that substantial repairs are necessary, and further indicated that rental would be about $550.00 per month. The purpose would be to convert the building to public use at a later time. Security for the relatively isolated house was a strong concern by City Council members. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to direct the Park and Recreation Commission to make recommendations to the City Council concerning security systems for the house. All voted in favor. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWALS Thirteen conditional use permits were submitted to the Council for review and potential renewal. The staff suggested a revised policy as to conditional use permit renewals and to make them subject to staff review. After discus- sion, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the request for conditional use permit renewals, but to continue the current conditional use permit renewal process on a regular basis as has been provided in the past, noting the Council had an interest in reviewing the applications as they arise; further, that the application for the MCCL sign renewal be considered a sign permit renewal rather than a conditional use. All voted in favor except Councilman Thomas who abstained. 12 . , ' 9C Council Minutes October 2, 1984 SCHWANZ LABS OUTLET - CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - PROJECT #383 Under Project #383 Schwanz Lake had a lift station installed to control its water elevation. During the design of the gravity outlet from a pond located between Fawn Ridge Development and Oak Pond Hills area, the developer of Fawn Ridge Addition requested the storm sewer outlet elevation be 6 feet higher than recommended in the Comprehensive Storm Sewer Plan. Because of flooding that has occurred, it was recommended that the Council approve a change order to the Contract in the amount of $21,280.00 for corrected storm sewer work for Project #383. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the recommendation. All voted in favor. CITY COMPOST PROGRAM The Park Department has proposed at the direction of the City Council, to establish a leaf compost processing site for Wedgewood Park allowing people to bring compost to be treated and made available at that location for fertilizer. A satelite deposit site would also be established at Rahn Park. The staff will proceed with the program. PERA RESOLUTION The City Administrator submitted a proposed Resolution that was promoted by the League of Cities and other city organizations recommending that Mr. Allers, the executive director of the PERA, be removed as interim director and that a formal, open selection process be initiated for the PERA Director's selection. A detailed account of the reasons for the proposed Resolution was outlined by Mr. Hedges. Wachter moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the Resolution as presented. All voted in favor. R 84-56 I-35E OPENING Mr. Hedges stated that October 26, 1984 at 1:00 p.m. there will be a special opening ceremony for a portion of I-35E north of Lone Oak Road. FIRE ADMINISTRATION - OPEN HOUSE The Fire Department has designated October 13, 1984 at 11:30 a.m. as the open house for the Fire Administration Building. 13 Council Minutes October 2, 1984 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COMI4ITTEE MEETING The Council reaffirmed the scheduling of October 9, 1984 at the City Hall for a meeting of the Special Assessment Committee beginning at 4:00 p.m. WELL SITE #5 - STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT #426 Tom Colbert explained to the Council that there are some storm sewer problems in the Well Site #5 area and recommended that the Council order a feasibility report to determine whether additional storm sewer facilities ought to be installed. Wachter moved, Egan seconded the motion to authorize the Consulting Engineer to prepare a feasibility report for Well Site #5, storm sewer under Project #426. All members voted affirmatively. NORTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY LEASE Mr. Colbert discussed with the Council a proposal of Northern Natural Gas Company to acquire the NNG site on Coachman Road owned by the City for $5,000.00. The staff was directed to negotiate the use of the site with Northern Natural Gas Co. PARKING BAN The Public Works Director discussed with the Council a proposal to resolve the snowbird parking problem during the winter months. He stated that snow removal crews have had serious problems during snow removal and recom- mended that the Council authorize the preparation of an Ordinance providing for on-street parking on odd-even days between November 15, and April 15 of each year for purposes of alleviating snow removal problems. Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to authorize the preparation of an ordinance to be submitted to the Council for approval, providing that the ordinance include a sunset provision after one year and then automatic renewal provisions, unless the Council revises the ordinance. All voted in favor. SIDEWALK - SNOW REMOVAL There was discussion amongst City Council members concerning snow removal on sidewalks, and direction was given to the Public Works Director to prepare a proposed schedule for removal of snow, including projected costs. 14 Council Minutes October 2, 1984 CHECKLIST Upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the following Checklist be approved dated: October 2, 1984; $644,365.64 All voted yea. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. All voted in favor. PHH City rk 15