Anoka City Council
Regular MeetingAnoka, MN · January 17, 2023
Minutes
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANOKA CITY COUNCIL
ANOKA CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JANUARY 17, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rice called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m., followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. ROLL CALL
Present at roll call: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Scott, Skogquist, Weaver, and Wesp.
Staff present: City Manager Greg Lee; Public Services Director Mark Anderson; Police
Chief Eric Peterson; Community Development Director Doug Borglund; Assistant City
Engineer Ben Nelson; Senior City Planner Clark Palmer; Public Services Administrator
Lisa LaCasse; City Attorney Kurt Glaser.
Absent at roll call: None.
3. COUNCIL MINUTES
3.1 December 12, 2022, Worksession.
January 3, 2023, Regular Meeting.
Councilmember Skogquist noted a change to the December 12 Worksession, Page
8, Paragraph 5, clarifying that Councilmember Weaver had stated how JLEC was
the envy of other counties and a change to the January 3 Regular meeting under
Open Forum where Ed Evans referred to working at the golf course should be
working as a rink attendant.
Motion by Councilmember Skogquist, seconded by Councilmember Weaver, to
approve the December 12, 2022, Worksession and the January 3, 2023, Regular
Meeting minutes as corrected.
Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
4. OPEN FORUM
4.1 Presentation of Civilian Service Award for Lifesaving and Police Activity
Update.
Police Chief Eric Peterson presented Anoka resident William Davis with the
Civilian Service Award for his lifesaving efforts of a suicidal person. He shared
that on October 9, 2022, Mr. Davis was celebrating his birthday fishing at the
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Anoka Rum River Dam when he noticed a woman standing in a dangerous place
on the spillway of the dam. He attempted to engage her in conversation and
noticed she appeared to be distraught. Fearing she would jump, Mr. Davis turned
to get his cell phone to call 911 and when he looked up noticed she was gone and
had jumped into the rushing water of the spillway. Mr. Davis jumped over the
railing of the spillway into the water to save the woman from drowning and was
able to swim and pull her to the concrete wall where she could be treated by
emergency personnel. Because of his quick thinking, courage, and willingness to
risk his own safety, Mr. Davis most certainly saved life of another and is being
awarded the Anoka Police Civilian Service Award for Life Saving.
Anoka-Champlin Fire Captain Perrier and Anoka Police Chief Peterson thanked
Mr. Davis for his quick thinking and willingness to help
Mr. Davis thanked everyone for the award and said he was raised to help when
needed and was glad to be there when needed.
Councilmember Skogquist thanked Mr. Davis for his help and noted the depth of
the water was six feet which was significant during the incident due to currents in
the area.
Councilmember Weaver thanked Mr. Davis for his great work and asked how
often this award is presented. Chief Peterson said this award should be given
more as Anoka residents do great work, adding this incident was extraordinary.
Councilmember Scott said this was an amazing reflection of selflessness and
heroism and a model for what this award was meant for.
Mayor Rice shared his pride with Mr. Davis and said he should be proud as well.
Chief Peterson referred to a recent gunfire incident on Cutter’s Grove that resulted
in no evidence of injury or reported victims but that staff was still working the
case. He spoke about an upcoming officer hiring then shared about Federal
Cartridge selling calendars to help the K-9 program and how Bravo was featured.
OTHER INFORMATION UNDER OPEN FORUM
Mike Steel, Anoka, thanked the police department for their work, especially
during the changing climate in the country and challenges, adding what separates
Anoka from this type of chaos is the quality of the department then thanked the
Council for their active support.
Tammy Palmquist, Anoka, shared concerns about Anoka County Library
allowing sexually-explicit books to be made available to youth.
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Councilmember Weaver suggested contacting the Anoka County Board of
Commissioners to share these concerns.
Councilmember Skogquist said the Library Board was available to bring forward
concerns as well. Ms. Palmquist said the Board was fine with this material being
available in their library.
5. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Weaver seconded by Councilmember Wesp, to approve
Consent Agenda Items 6.1 through 6.6 as presented.
6.1 Approve Verified Bills.
6.2 Revising and Setting Council Calendars.
6.3 Accept Resignation from Parks and Recreation Board; Sam Scott.
6.4 Issuance of a Massage Therapist License for Samantha O’Donnell of Anoka
Massage and Pain Therapy, 710 East River Road.
6.5 U.S. Highway 10/169 Improvement Project; Approve Change Order Number 37.
6.6 Law Enforcement Training; Prime Contract Change Order 1 and 2.
Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
7.1 Planning Items:
7.1.A ORD/Zoning Map Amendment; Rezoning to B-1 Highway Business; 710 North
St., 711 Buchanan St., 730 Buchanan St., 732 Buchanan St., 750 North St., 801
North St., 811 North St., 815 North St., 833 North St., 2615 9th Ave., 2625 9th
Ave., 2632 8th Ave., 2646 8th Ave., 2649 9th Ave., Unaddressed Parcel PID: 06-
31-24-13-0002, Unaddressed Parcel PID: 06-31-24-13-0112.
(1st Reading)
Senior City Planner Clark Palmer shared a background report stating in December
2021, the Council adopted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Part of the plan
included adopting the 2040 Future Land Use Map which, in part, re-guided the
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subject area from its previous land use of industrial to commercial. In order to
implement the plan, the Zoning Map needs to be updated to be consistent with the
adopted 2040 Future Land Use Map. In November 2022, the City Council was
forwarded a recommendation by the Planning Commission to rezone the subject
area to B-4 Limited Business. However, after receiving feedback from affected
property and business owners, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Zoning
Map amendment rezoning the property to B-1 Highway Business. The goal of the
rezoning is to create a commercial zoning district at this location with the idea
that redevelopment may occur sometime in the future resulting in more
compatible land uses around and near the surrounding residential neighborhood to
the north and east. This area is also considered suitable for commercial due to its
proximity to Highway 10 and 7th Ave, and because North Street serves as a
collector for the abutting residential neighborhood. He reviewed current and
proposed zoning that include permitted uses such as retail, restaurants, medical
and dental, hotels, professional offices, health clubs, banks and insurance offices,
and other uses. Conditional uses allowed in the district include automobile repair
and services businesses including office-warehouse (contractor, painter, HVAC).
Councilmember Skogquist clarified there was no plan to move anyone currently
there but the current zoning allowed other uses such as outdoor storage and that
Council felt this new designation would be the correct zoning that would work
with existing uses while planning for the future.
Motion by Councilmember Weaver, seconded by Councilmember Wesp, to hold
first reading of an ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment; Rezoning to
B-1 Highway Business.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Scott, Skogquist, Weaver,
and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried.
7.1.B ORD/Zoning Text Amendment; Chapter 78, Art. V, Div. 3, Section 78-270 (f); B-
6 Neighborhood Commercial Business; Adding “Event Center” as a Conditional
Use.
Mr. Palmer shared a background report stating Blayee Taye was seeking a zoning
text amendment to allow an event hall use to operate within the B-6
Neighborhood Commercial Business District. The applicant was interested in
establishing an event hall at 504 East River Road, a multitenant commercial
property, within one of the units, specifically the unit formerly occupied by
Family Video. The property is zoned B-6 Neighborhood Commercial Business.
The use of event hall is not a use that is listed in the zoning district regulations
and is therefore considered prohibited. The applicant has requested the use of
event hall be added to the uses allowed in the B-6 district, however City Code
currently defines event center in the definitions section of the Zoning Code as a
room, series of rooms, or building used for the hosting of parties, banquets,
weddings or other receptions or social events”. Therefore, if the zoning text
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amendment is considered for approval, staff and the Planning Commission
recommends substituting event hall for event center. For this application, we are
reviewing and considering a proposed text amendment to the entire B-6 district.
This means if approved, the use would be allowed within the entire B-6 district,
not just at the subject property of 504 East River Road. The purpose of the B-6
zoning district is “to provide appropriately located areas for low intensity retail
stores, offices, and personal service establishments patronized by residents of the
neighborhood area. The uses allowed in this district are to provide goods and
services on a limited community market scale and located in areas which are well
served by collector or arterial street facilities at the edge of residential districts.”
Other assembly uses allowed in the B-6 district include mortuaries/funeral
homes/chapels/clubs/lodges (permitted) and churches/schools/libraries
(conditional). Other considerations pertaining to the suitability of the proposed
land use in the zoning district should include impacts to the surrounding land uses
and general public. Many of the properties zoned B-6 are abutted by residential.
To mitigate anticipated impacts of the proposed land use on adjacent properties, if
considered for approval, staff and the Planning Commission recommends the use
be listed as a conditional use, not a permitted use, so that further standards and
conditions of approval can be considered and applied on a case-by-case basis.
This means, if the zoning text amendment is approved as recommended, the
Applicant would have to return to the City Council for consideration of a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application before establishing the use at the
subject property. The CUP review process would include a public hearing and
notice mailed to property owners within 350 feet of the subject property.
Councilmember Skogquist asked for further clarification about operation of the
business with the current neighborhood commercial zoning then shared concerns
about noise and traffic.
Blayee Taye, applicant, shared further about their plans to hold weddings,
birthday parties, and other events and that they would address potential noise
concerns through security personnel and ensuring patrons remain indoors.
Councilmember Weaver asked if alcohol would be allowed. Mr. Palmer said they
applicant would likely cater or obtain their own liquor license which would be
subject to renewal which would allow the City to address concerns through their
liquor license.
Chief Peterson noted the City had some concerns with noise and alcohol at the
Knights of Columbus Hall in the past and explained how they worked with
management to address these concerns and that this same process could be used if
needed for this use.
Councilmember Skogquist talked about limiting hours and shared parking
agreements and other ways to address concerns such as revocation.
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Mr. Palmer said the Planning Commission would hold a public hearing for
property owners within 350 feet once a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was
applied for and reviewed.
Councilmember Weaver asked if there were any concerns about the proximity of
two schools to the site.
Mayor Rice shared there was no specific application at this time but only for the
general zoning for the area but confirmed the interest in having an event center
that could host up to 200 people.
Councilmember Scott noted the school was already aware of the proposal.
Mr. Palmer said staff has engaged the applicant about parking and ways to
address concerns and would require a shared parking agreement for any future
application.
Mr. Taye shared comments regarding how parking was sufficient based on their
experience and how there should be no concerns with their events affecting school
events.
Mayor Rice stated the City’s noise ordinance was 10PM and would need to be
adhered to. Mr. Taye said that was why they intended to have security to ensure
attendees remained indoors.
Councilmember Skogquist spoke about the importance of hours of operation and
other restrictions and the need to implement but should also be a separate
discussion.
Mr. Palmer noted event halls were allowed in other zoning districts.
Motion by Councilmember Skogquist, seconded by Councilmember Scott, to hold
first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 78, Article V, Division 3, Section
78- 270(f)(2), Conditional Uses, of the Code of the City of Anoka Minnesota.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Scott, Skogquist, Weaver,
and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried.
7.1.C ORD/Ryan Companies Grocery Store Development 7th and Bunker Lake Planned
Unit Development.
Councilmember Wesp said he lives on Parkview Lane which involves one of the
accesses and asked if there would be a potential conflict of interest to this
discussion. City Attorney Kurt Glaser explained there would be no financial
conflict of interest and that Councilmember Wesp could be part of this discussion
and vote.
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Mr. Borglund shared a background report stating the applicant, Ryan Companies,
has submitted a request for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD),
Preliminary Plat, and Site Plan Review to develop a vacant 14± acre lot at the NW
corner of Bunker Lake Blvd and 7th Avenue NW. The proposed project generally
consists of platting the single lot into two separate parcels and constructing one
retail building on the north half of the site. The proposed retail building will be an
80,000 square-foot single tenant grocery store. The remaining lot south of the
grocery store will be available for future development and retail tenants. The site
is currently zoned B-5 Regional Business and the project proposes to add a PUD
overlay to the existing zoning district. Ryan Companies will develop a multi-
phase commercial development anchored by a free-standing grocery store on a
portion of the overall site (9.45 acres), which will be Phase 1 of the development.
The grocery store will be under a long-term lease structured with Ryan
Companies as the landlord. The Planning Commission reviewed the site plan,
preliminary plat, and planned unit development and held a public hearing at its
December 20, 2022 regular meeting. Since the Planning Commission meeting,
staff has worked with the applicant to the development plan to address conditions
set forth by the Planning Commission. He shared comments about how the
restaurant industry has changed over time and a potential goal for a flagship
liquor store in this area and the need to drive traffic to the grocery store.
Councilmember Weaver commented about former uses for the site and placing
the park in a conservation easement which was a large undertaking as there was a
lot of interest in constructing housing in this area which paid off as this area was a
jewel for many generations. He said he will miss the cornfield on 7th Street and
Bunker Lake Boulevard as it was the State Hospital farm system and how the
proposed development needs to be consistent with the past and address neighbors
on the south side of Parkview Circle. He said he supported the grocery store
concept but had concerns with traffic on 6th Avenue as it was not signalized and
had potential impacts to the Anoka County Library. Councilmember Weaver said
he was looking forward to neighborhood input on past intents and keeping the
intent of the goal by addressing traffic impacts through berming and other
methods.
Mayor Rice agreed about impacts if traffic moves to the signal at Parkview Lane
which could be solved with a no right-turn leaving the parking lot on 6th Avenue
or post as a one-way on the farthest north exit.
Councilmember Skogquist said he liked the creative solutions proposed as the
grocery was important and had been planned since 2009 but noted the grocery
model has changed a lot and that we have to be smart about the proposal and
flexible in order for it to be successful.
Patrick Daly, Ryan Companies, said they were in the process of finalizing an
agreement with their anchor tenant and was excited to share more about it soon
then spoke about how shopping has changed with online delivery and other
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options and the need to focus on areas outside the store as well as the interior then
noted a noted a high tech carwash use had been proposed.
Mayor Rice spoke about other possibilities such as the drive-thru Panera in
Riverdale.
Councilmember Wesp said a use similar to Cane’s resulted in many cars with the
drive through which would have a negative impact and stated there needs to be a
balance between business and what the neighborhood wants as appropriate for
this area.
Mayor Rice explained that the first step was first reading of the ordinance and
how adjustments can be made before second reading, adding he was excited to
have this type of investment in the City and while a grocery store will not serve
all of Anoka it would serve a good portion of residents.
Councilmember Wesp explained the opportunities for the public to speak both
during first and second readings.
Councilmember Weaver suggested Engineering could provide potential traffic
separation solutions prior to second reading. Mr. Lee said staff will try to produce
some options but noted there will not be time for actual traffic studies.
Joe Ramirez, 606 Parkview Court, said he was not opposed to the development as
he was well aware of the potential but said this was a newer, nicer area of Anoka
and shared concerns about fatalities at 6th and Bunker and noted the latest traffic
study was from 10 years ago. He shared the desire to have emergency access for
emergency personnel but noted if a catastrophe occurred by pool there was
currently only one way in or out.
Chuck Blair, 4347 Parkview Court, said he was supportive of the grocery store
but stressed the need to coexist in harmony through the desire to have a valuable
product. He said there were hundreds of youth under 18 living in this
neighborhood then spoke about the impacts of a video store on traffic and how the
grocery was now a 24-hour store. He said the goal is to drive traffic to increase
revenue and the neighborhood’s goal was to have as few cars as possible. Mr.
Blair shared a possible traffic concept that included a physical barrier blocking
commercial traffic from the residential area then shared concerns about noise
complaints with the car wash and the park reserve behind. He said this area was
not just a neighborhood but an area of serenity enjoyed by many and how it
needed to be maintained, adding future development on the south side should
match the façade of buildings and the overall environment of the space.
Councilmember Skogquist spoke about the nature preserve and park but noted the
7th option with bollards would cut that off and create unintended consequences.
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Chris Nelson, 4377 Parkview Circle, shared concerns about safety, privacy and
noise and how they had installed trees and a patio on their property. She said they
were not opposed to grocery but needed accommodations because they were
concerned about children’s safety if this goes forward with a parking lot right next
door. She requested a higher berm, nine evergreen trees, irrigation and sod up to
the fence line. She shared concerns about the 24-hour store concept and
suggested not allowing gas pumps then shared options for two access points and
requested that Council consider them as amendments
Mr. Daly said they planned for 24-hour to create a safety element as actively
being open is better than being closed as it results in less loitering, adding
overnight activity is usually only stocking shelves.
Chief Peterson said from an emergency management perspective it is ideal for a
neighborhood to have two ways out and agreed there is only one north of the pool
but noted the access is not so much for emergency personnel access but to provide
the residents a way evacuate their neighborhood.
Mr. Daly said he has a young family as well and understands the concerns and
said they were working to create commercial and residential uses that can
cohabitate. He said there were early discussions about a trash compactor that was
been redesigned to minimize traffic, that parking had already been reduced, and
that trees and irrigation will be included.
Mayor Rice commented how there were not always easy solutions and that the
City will work on options prior to second reading then noted traffic studies have
shown that homes with children create several trips per day as well.
Gary Smith, 4271 Parkview Lane, suggested something be done to the road
between 6th and 7th Avenues to help feed access and get people to go out to 7th
Avenue and create a barrier for lights.
Jess Phalen, Parkview Lane, stated neighbors do not speed in the neighborhood as
they know who lives there but strangers will. He said the library already gets
traffic drawing from Andover and Ramsey and that collaboration will be needed
to address concerns with traffic. He spoke about this neighborhood being great
next level housing with higher property values but this will change because of one
decision. He said the study was too old to properly gauge impacts then added he
loved the City and did not want that to change.
Councilmember Wesp thanked everyone for sharing such good concerns, adding
this use was the intent of the 14 acres and while we do not want to lose people we
all knew it was going to happen at some point in the future. He said first reading
should move forward knowing there was more work to do.
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Motion by Councilmember Wesp, seconded by Councilmember Scott, to hold
first reading of an ordinance Rezoning to Planned Residential Development-7th
Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard Grocery Store Anchored Commercial
Development with staff direction on options for traffic and other impacts.
Mr. Daly noted the concerns outside the 14 acres is something they cannot really
address then noted he did not think the amended access will be a concern to the
potential new anchor tenant.
Mayor Rice stated Ryan Companies is very successful then referred to the car
wash on 9th Avenue and how they responded to landscape, noise, and trees but
how there were still concerns because it was a development. He said this
development was for a grocery store and while there should not be that much
noise there will be more concerns about light which will be addressed once
constructed through light shielding. He said the City’s intent is to move forward
but noted the traffic concerns are the City’s concerns.
Brian Colin (?) at 4305 Parkview Circle, shared concerns with privacy at the
community pool and suggested adding something to block the view to the
entrance and exit of the pool.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Scott, Skogquist, Weaver,
and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATION
None.
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.1 Waiving Facility Charges for Designated Organizations.
Public Services Administrator Lisa LaCasse stated in July, Council approved
changes to the City Hall Meeting Room Policy 2014-05 (initially adopted in
2004). The previous policy versions included a list of organizations exempted
from paying reservation fees. Exemption from Charge as approved in the City
Hall Community Room Reservation Policy 2022-03 is as follows: IV. Exemptions
from Charge. Anoka 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 organizations affiliated with or serving
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the City of Anoka are eligible for fee waiver upon request. An organization
requesting to be exempt from charges, must present the request in writing to the
Assistant City Manager and be approved at a meeting of the City Council prior to
making the reservation. Fee waiver requests must be renewed every 3-years and is
only applicable for the Community Room and/or Kitchenette. Organizations
approved for fee exemption will be tracked in the City’s reservation software
program. She said waiving fees for the City Hall Community Room and Park
reservation fees reduces potential revenues generated by these facilities by
approximately $6,000.
Councilmember Skogquist confirmed he has no conflict of interest in participating
in this discussion as he is associated with the Cub Scout troop pack user then
asked if other organizations come forward with this request will they have to wait
for Council action and suggested instead a category be created for Anoka non-
profits and waivers handled administratively.
Ms. LaCasse said Code states only Council can waive fees, adding staff did not
have the ability to check memberships of groups and said waivers could still be
done quickly via the consent agenda.
Councilmember Skogquist noted two other groups should be included, Anoka
Halloween and Daughters of the American Revolution.
Ms. LaCasse said Anoka Halloween has a perpetual fee exemption already and
said staff reviewed all contacts on file before bringing this item forward and while
others still may come forward, they can be processed, adding most do not get in
the way of actual room rentals.
Motion by Councilmember Skogquist, seconded by Councilmember Scott, to
approve the organizations as presented to receive fee exemption status for 2023,
2024, and 2025.
Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
11.2 Appointment to Human Rights Commission; Tanya Ussery.
Mr. Lee stated currently the City has one opening on the Human Rights
Commission for a partial term with an expiration date of December 31, 2023. He
said staff received one application from Tanya Ussery and upon appointment, the
Human Rights Commission would be at full capacity
Motion by Councilmember Weaver, seconded by Councilmember Skogquist, to
appoint Tanya Ussery to the Human Rights Commission for a term to expire
December 31, 2023.
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Councilmember Skogquist encouraged checking with past applicants for
appointment to all commissions in addition to advertising.
Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
11.3 Organized Garbage Hauling.
Mr. Lee stated Mayor Rice and Councilmember Skogquist have requested that the
City Council discuss the development of implementing organized garbage hauling
in the City of Anoka. In January 2020 the City held a public meeting regarding
organized garbage hauling. At the February 24, 2020, worksession the City
Council discussed the results of the public meeting and the implementation of
organized garbage hauling. The process of implementation was not able to occur
at that time due to the pandemic emergency. At the March 22, 2021, worksession
the City Council consensus was to not move forward towards developing a ballot
question but to continue with working towards attrition and creating criteria to not
license new businesses. He noted that in August 2015, the City Council amended
City Code that implemented an attrition process by prohibiting the issuance of
additional garbage collection licenses and prohibited existing licensees from
adding additional trucks to their license. Staff is requesting that direction be given
on whether or not the City Council is interested in pursuing organized hauling at
this time as outlined by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 11 SA.94.
Councilmember Weaver said he was not supportive of moving forward and noted
while slow attrition was working then expressed frustrations that licensed haulers
were not notified as transparency was important.
Mr. Lee confirmed the haulers were not notified as it was not required but would
be notified as the next step if direction was given to move forward.
Councilmember Weaver shared concerns about lack of transparency and why this
was not a worksession discussion first. He said it appears that direction given can
be changed as this was different than the original intent. He encouraged staff to
notify the public and licensed commercial and residential haulers of the upcoming
worksession instead of taking action tonight.
Mayor Rice said decisions can be reconsidered by future Councils and that he was
fine going forward to worksession to support a single hauler, adding the result
could be multiple haulers but identify an area of the City they serve which
ultimately reduces the amount of traffic to a given weekday and was efficient and
profitable for haulers.
Motion by Councilmember Weaver, seconded by Councilmember Scott, to table
consideration of organized hauling to next available worksession.
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Councilmember Skogquist explained the process is regulated by State law and the
first step is to notify the public of Council’s intent to discuss this possibility. He
said staff handled the agenda item appropriately and had no concern with the
discussion then notify the public if the intent is to formally consider organized
hauling.
Dave Wiggins, Ace Solid Waste, clarified once the Council votes to adopt the
Statute then the process begins and are obligated to negotiate in good faith. He
said the process takes a lot of time and said some neighborhoods already adopt
their own haulers but this action would allow you are asking to do for the entire
City. He referred to attrition to lower the number of haulers and how that will
continue.
Attorney Glaser noted all meetings have to be open meetings and that the
worksession will not count against the statutory process but accomplishes
transparency but once the process starts it has to be allowed for vote.
Councilmember Wesp said he felt a good faith worksession should be held first
and then give staff direction on next steps.
Mr. Lee said the worksession will be scheduled for February then asked that
Council request specifically whatever data they would like to see prior to the
worksession.
Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
12. UPDATES AND REPORTS
12.1 Tentative Agenda(s).
The Council reviewed the tentative agendas of the upcoming Council meetings.
12.2 Staff and Council Input.
Mr. Nelson shared an open house will be held on February 15 at Green Haven for
the US Highway 10/169 Improvement project.
Councilmember Skogquist requested an update on legal status regarding One
Love Housing.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Wesp made a motion to adjourn the Regular Council meeting.
Councilmember Skogquist seconded the motion.
Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
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Time of adjournment: 10:32 p.m.
Submitted by: Cathy Sorensen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Approval Attestation:
Amy T. Oehlers, City Clerk
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