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Maple Grove City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes August 17, 2020 Call to Order Pursuant to call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the Maple Grove City Council was held at 7: 30 p. m. on August 17, 2020 at the Maple Grove Government Center/ Public Safety Facility, Hennepin County, Minnesota and via WebEx. Members present were Mayor Mark Steffenson and Councilmembers Judy Hanson, Karen Jaeger, Phil Leith, and Kristy Barnett. Absent was none. Present also were Heidi Nelson, City Administrator; Joe Hogeboom, Community and Economic Development Director; Peter Vickerman, Planning Manager; Ken Ashfeld, Public Works Director/ City Engineer; Eric Werner, Police Chief, Tim Bush, Fire Chief; and Justin Templin, City Attorney. Mayor Steffenson called the meeting to order at 7: 30 p. m. and led the city in the Pledge of Allegiance. Additions or Mayor Steffenson asked if there were any additions and/ or Deletions to deletions to the Consent Agenda to which Heidi Nelson stated the Agenda the following: Item Amended to the Agenda None Item Amended to the Consent Agenda None Item Added to the Agenda 7A. Bottineau LRT Corridor Management Committee Item Removed from the Consent Agenda for Discussion 3Z. Proclamation International Overdose Awareness Day — August 31, 2020 Consent Items The following Consent Items were presented for Council' s Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 2 approval: MINUTES A. Regular Meeting— August 3, 2020 B. Council Work Session— August 3, 2020 PERSONNEL ITEMS C. Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter Appointment Motion to approve the hiring of Dylan Benoit to the position of Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter ( starting salary 12. 90/ hr) effective on September 1, 2020, subject to an 18- month probationary period. All required screenings and background checks have been successfully completed. D. Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter Appointment Motion to approve the hiring of Ryan Habeger to the position of Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter ( starting salary 12. 90/ hr) effective on September 1, 2020, subject to an 18- month probationary period. All required screenings and background checks have been successfully completed. E. Probationary Paid- On- Call Fireft- liter Appointment Motion to approve the hiring of Brittney Knight to the position of Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter ( starting salary 12. 90/ hr) effective on September 1, 2020, subject to an 18- month period. All required screenings probationary and background checks have been successfully completed. F. Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter Appointment Motion to approve the hiring of Sheila Manelli to the position of Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter ( starting salary 12. 90/ hr) effective on September 1, 2020, subject to an 18- month probationary period. All required screenings and background checks have been successfully completed. G. Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter Appointment Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 3 Motion to approve the hiring of Nicholas Northrup to the position of Probationary Paid-On- Call Firefighter ( starting salary $ 12. 90/ hr) effective on September 1, 2020, subject to an 18- month probationary period. All required screenings and background checks have been successfully completed. H. Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter Appointment Motion to approve the hiring of Erik Ruhland to the position of Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter ( starting salary 12. 90/ hr) effective on September 1, 2020, subject to an 18- month probationary period. All required screenings and background checks have been successfully completed. I. Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter Appointment Motion to approve the hiring of Aditi Seger to the position of Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter ( starting salary 12. 90/ hr) effective on September 1, 2020, subject to an 18- month probationary period. All required screenings and background checks have been successfully completed. J. Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter Appointment Motion to approve the hiring of Lori Thomas to the position of Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter ( starting salary 12. 90/ hr) effective on September 1, 2020, subject to an 18- month period. All required screenings probationary and background checks have been successfully completed. K. Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter Appointment Motion to approve the hiring of William Thorpe to the position of Probationary Paid- On- Call Firefighter ( starting salary 12. 90/ hr) effective on September 1, 2020, subject to an 18- month probationary period. All required screenings and background checks have been successfully completed. L. Authorization to Recruit an Administrative Secretary in the Public Works Department Motion to authorize staff to begin the recruitment process for an Administrative Secretary in the Public Works Department, due to the resignation of Debra Sisneros, which was accepted with Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 4 an effective date of August 14, 2020. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ITEMS M. Variance 6240 Larch Lane North - Resolution No. 20- 108 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 20- 018 approving the Variance 6240 Larch Lane. N. Variance 6995 Magda Drive- Resolution No. 20- 109 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 20- 109 approving the Variance 6995 Magda Drive. O. Advanced Collision Repair Architectural Review - Resolution No. 20- 111 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 20- 111 approving the architectural elevations of Advanced Collision Repair. P. Minnesota Health Villa,2e / Project 100 Development Guidelines Motion to direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution approving the development guidelines proposed for the Project 100 site. Q. Tucker Ridge Short Plat - Resolution No. 20- 110 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 20- 110 approving the Tucker Ridge Short Plat. R. Southwest Crossroads Fifth Addition Final Plat - Resolution No. 20- 113 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 20- 113 and the Planned Unit Development Agreement approving the Final Plat of Southwest Crossroads Fifth Addition. 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the City any remaining applicable comments contained in the memorandums from: a. The Water Resources Engineer, dated July 31, 2020 b. The Parks & Recreation Department, dated August Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 5 7, 2020 2. The final review and approval of the Director of Community and Economic Development and the City Attorney. The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent Board Action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. S. Cook Lake Maple Grove PUD Residential Concep_t Stage Plan Amendment Motion to table Cook Lake Maple Grove PUD Residential Concept Stage Plan Amendment to the City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 8, 2020. ENGINEERING ITEMS T. Territorial Greens West Proiect No. 19- 08 Develop_er' s Agreement - Resolution No. 20- 114 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 20- 114 approving Developer' s Agreement for Territorial Greens West Project No. 19- 08, subject to final review by the city attorney and Director of Public Works. U. Final Acceptance Windrose Proiect No. 2019- 11 Motion to approve the final acceptance of the Windrose Project No. 2019- 11 completed by Burschville Construction, Inc. subject to the warranty provisions of the contract and statutory law. V. 99th Avenue Apartments Proiect No. 2019- 18 Change Order No. 2 Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 to the 99th Avenue Apartments Area Street Improvement Project No. 19- 18 in the amount of$ 3, 317. 55. W. Howell Meadows Protect No. 2019- 22 Change Order No. 1 Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 6 Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 to Howell Meadows Area Utility and Street Improvements Project No. 2019- 22 in the amount of$ 32, 124. 50. X. Resolution Amending Special Assessment Deferral Policv - Resolution No. 20- 107 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 20- 107 amending the Special Assessment Deferment Policy to allow deferment of principal and interest upon request for assessments due and payable with the taxes in year 2021. Y. Sureties Motion to approve the surety actions as identified on the Council Action Form. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Z. Proclamation International Overdose Awareness Day_ — Au" st 31, 2020 This item was removed by Councilmember Barnett for discussion. AA. Approval of Professional Services Contracts to Conduct Geotechnical and Survev Site Work at North Metro Range Motion to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into contracts with Demarc Land Surveying & Engineering and Northern Technologies, LLC to conduct the North Metro Range expansion legislative session pre- work that includes geotechnical and site survey work. CLAIMS BB. Motion to approve the claims as listed: City Checks: $ 3, 936, 983. 71 Purchasing Card: $ 8, 198. 75 Electronic Payments: $ 1, 124, 478. 85 Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 7 Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to approve the Consent Items as amended, removing item 3Z ( Proclamation International Overdose Awareness Day — August 31, 2020). Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Consideration The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda. of Items Regarding Item 3Z ( Proclamation International Overdose Pulled from Awareness Day — August 31, 2020), Councilmember Barnett the Agenda explained this declared August 31 S` as proclamation International Overdose Awareness Day in the City of Maple Grove. She explained she proposed this item to the City Council after she met a woman named Chrissy Princeton who was looking for a rocking chair that she could paint purple in honor of her son Grant, who died of an overdose. She discussed the details of the overdose and how this family was trying to bring awareness to the community. She thanked the Council for supporting this proclamation and for their show of support to the Princeton family. Chrissy Princeton introduced herself to the Council and explained she lost her son, Grant, on September 8, 2019. She reported her son had struggled with drugs and addiction for a few years. She thanked the Council for getting the word out on overdose awareness. Councilmember Jaeger discussed the DARE program that was offered by the City of Maple Grove. She explained she has been a part of this program for the past 20 years. She noted she lost her son to a drug overdose four years ago. Motion by Councilmember Barnett, seconded by Councilmember Jaeger, to proclaim August 31, 2020, as International Overdose Awareness Day in Maple Grove. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Special Business Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 8 Open Forum An online public comment form was received from Lee Walters, 9666 103"d Place N, questioning if the city has considered an aerator fountain in the run off pond at 103' d Avenue and Lancaster. Update on Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director Bush provided the COVID- 19 Council with an update on the city' s response to COVID- 19. He discussed how COVID- 19 has impacted the community over Response the past six months. He reported the State of Minnesota has spent time and resources to better understand how this virus spreads. He discussed how testing has increased in July and August. He reported COVID- 19 continues to be the most dangerous to the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. He noted less than 1% of fatalities were individuals with no preexisting conditions. He indicated there was a rise in the number of positive cases for those ranging in age from 20 to 29. He stated 6. 8% of those tested in Minnesota were showing positive results for COVID- 19. He commented on the different peaks and waves models that were in place, with respect to COVID- 19 and stated one model shows a significant peak was predicted for this fall. Retirement of Police Chief Werner stated it was an honor and privilege to recognize Sergeant Trent MacDonald. He explained Sergeant Police MacDonald' s last day on the job would be September 11"'. He Sergeant thanked Sergeant MacDonald for his 24 years of dedicated Trent service to the City of Maple Grove. He discussed the ways in MacDonald which Sergeant MacDonald has served the community and wished him well in his retirement. Councilmember Leith thanked Sergeant MacDonald for his dedicated service to the community and wished him all the best in his retirement. Councilmember Barnett stated she got to complete a ride along with Sergeant MacDonald last year during National Night Out. She understood Sergeant MacDonald was very well liked in the community and would be very missed. Councilmember Jaeger explained she met Sergeant MacDonald over 20 years ago. She hoped Sergeant MacDonald would remain safe and wished him all the best in his retirement. Mayor Steffenson thanked Sergeant MacDonald for his Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 9 dedicated service to the community. He also thanked Sergeant MacDonald' s family for allowing him to serve the City of Maple Grove. Retirement of Police Chief Werner stated it was an honor and privilege to recognize Captain Keith Terlinden. He explained Captain Police Captain Terlinden' s last day on the job was July 315t. He thanked Keith Captain Terlinden for his 27 years of dedicated service to the Terlinden City of Maple Grove. He discussed the ways in which Captain Terlinden has served the community and wished him well in his retirement. Councilmember Jaeger thanked Captain Terlinden for being an officer and a gentleman. She appreciated Captain Terlinden' s tremendous service to the community and wished him a happy retirement. Councilmember Leith thanked Captain Terlinden for his 27 years of service to the City of Maple Grove. Councilmember Hanson thanked Captain Terlinden for his service to the City and wished him all the best in his retirement. Councilmember Barnett wished Captain Terlinden a long and healthy retirement. Mayor Steffenson stated Captain Terlinden will be dearly missed by all in the community. He wished Captain Terlinden and his family a happy retirement. Liquor City Administrator Nelson reported Angel' s Liquor failed a Violation compliance check on July 13th when the Maple Grove Safe Streets Unit conducted an alcohol compliance check. She Angel' s explained during the 2019/ 2020 alcohol compliance cycle Liquor Inc. Angel' s Liquor sent two employees to the city' s training. She reported Angel' s Liquor has not had a violation since May 18, dba Angels 2011. She explained notice was given to Angel' s Liquor Liquor regarding the right to an administrative hearing, and the business waived its right to a hearing. Staff requested the Council take comment from Angel' s Liquor and make a recommendation regarding the violation. Angel Erickson, owner of Angel' s Liquor, stated she was embarrassed to be in front of the City Council. She explained her policy was to card everyone and her co- worker failed to do Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 10 this. She indicated her co- worker was unable to attend the city' s training because it had been canceled due to COVID- 19. She discussed the training she has provided to this co- worker since the event occurred. Mayor Steffenson questioned what had been done to ensure carding occurs. Ms. Erickson stated she has cameras in the establishment and she could watch from home to ensure her co- worker was carding. Mayor Steffenson commented he was frustrated by the number of violations that occurred in the city this year. He anticipated this might be due to COVID- 19. He wanted to be clear that having a liquor license was a privilege and came with certain expectations. He stated subsequent violations would be far more serious for businesses. He commented licenses have been revoked for businesses that cannot follow the rules. Councilmember Barnett stated she too was surprised by the number of businesses that failed their compliance check this year. Councilmember Hanson indicated there are other establishments that have made it easier for themselves and their employees by having a point of sale scanning system for all purchases. Councilmember Leith commented this was considered a first offense and generally the city does not suspend liquor licenses for off-sale uses for two days. Mayor Steffenson reported this was the case, but noted this was a discretionary matter. Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by Councilmember Hanson, to approve directing the City Attorney to prepare appropriate findings of fact and conclusion in support of the decision to impose a civil penalty of up to $ 2, 000 per violation of the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Angel' s Liquor Inc. dba Angel' s Liquor, 7496 East Fish Lake Rd, Maple Grove, Minnesota at the next Council meeting. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Liquor City Administrator Nelson reported Cambria Hotel failed a Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 11 Violation compliance check on July 13° i when the Maple Grove Safe Streets Unit conducted an alcohol compliance check. She CMG LLC explained during the 2019/ 2020 alcohol compliance cycle dba Cambria Cambria Hotel sent five staff members to the city' s training. She reported Cambria Hotel has not had a violation since Hotel obtaining their liquor license in April of 2019. She explained Minneapolis notice was given to Cambria Hotel regarding the right to an Maple Grove administrative hearing, and the business waived its right to a hearing. Staff requested the Council take comment from Cambria Hotel and make a recommendation regarding the violation. Steve Leth, General Manager of Cambria Hotel, thanked the Council for their time. He apologized on behalf of his company. He discussed a letter that was sent to the city on behalf of Mason, the employee who served a minor, and described the training that has been provided to Mason after this incident. He explained Mason was truly sorry for this violation and was working to make up for this grievance. He reported Mason would be attending the August 19`h alcohol compliance training being offered by the City of Maple Grove. He stated Mason would be discussing his violation with all current and new team members. Councilmember Jaeger stated this was a hard situation. She asked if the hotel had refrigerators with alcohol in each room. Mr. Leth stated the rooms do not have refrigerators with alcohol. Motion by Councilmember Leith, by seconded Councilmember Jaeger, to approve directing the City Attorney to prepare appropriate findings of fact and conclusion in support of the decision to suspend the On- Sale Intoxicating Liquor / Sunday Sale License for CMG LLC dba Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Maple Grove, 9655 Grove Circle, Maple Grove, Minnesota for at least two consecutive days for a first violation within any three- year period and/ or impose a civil penalty of up to $ 2, 000 per violation for consideration at the next Council meeting. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Liquor City Administrator Nelson reported Famous Dave' s failed a Violation compliance check on July 13"' when the Maple Grove Safe Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 12 Streets Unit conducted an alcohol compliance check. She D & D of explained during the 2019/ 2020 alcohol compliance cycle Minnesota, Famous Dave' s sent five staff members to the city' s training. Inc. dba She reported Famous Dave' s has not had a violation since May Famous 18, 2011. She explained notice was given to Famous Dave' s Dave' s regarding the right to an administrative hearing, and the business waived its right to a hearing. Staff requested the Council take comment from Famous Dave' s and make a recommendation regarding the violation. Scott Nelson, General Manager of Famous Dave' s, explained he has worked for Famous Dave' s for the past 20 years and has never had a liquor violation. He stated he was very embarrassed and truly sorry for his team member' s mistake. He indicated Famous Dave' s has very extensive training for its team members and noted the alcohol compliance training offered by the city was another layer of training. Councilmember Leith commented the police report states the bartender asked for an ID and still served the minor alcohol. Mr. Nelson explained he had discussed this with the server and understood an ID was requested. He had a conversation with the server regarding vertical ID' s Councilmember Jaeger asked if this server was still working for Famous Dave' s. Mr. Nelson reported per Famous Dave' s policy this employee had been terminated. Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by Councilmember Leith, to approve directing the City Attorney to prepare appropriate findings of fact and conclusion in support of the decision to suspend the On- Sale Intoxicating Liquor / Sunday Sale License for D & D of Minnesota, Inc. dba Famous Dave' s, 7825 Vinewood Lane, Maple Grove, Minnesota for at least two consecutive days for a first violation within any three- year period and/ or impose a civil penalty of up to $ 2, 000 per violation for consideration at the next Council meeting. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Liquor City Administrator Nelson reported Hy- Vee Market Grille Violation Express failed a compliance check on July 13` h when the Maple Grove Safe Streets Unit conducted an alcohol compliance Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 13 check. She explained during the 2019/2020 alcohol compliance Hy-Vee Inc. cycle Hy-Vee Market Grille Express sent four employees to the dba Hy-Vee city' s training. She reported Hy-Vee Market Grille Express has Market Grille not had a violation since obtaining their liquor license in Express November of 2019. She explained notice was given to Hy- Vee Market Grille Express regarding the right to an administrative hearing, and the business waived its right to a hearing. Staff requested the Council take comment from Hy- Vee Market Grille Express and make a recommendation regarding the violation. Councilmember Leith asked if this was the first alcohol compliance check for Hy-Vee and they failed. Ms. Nelson stated this was the first check. She reported no compliance checks were completed in May because bars and restaurants were closed. Jake Dimmitt, Hy-Vee Store Director, stated he has been at the Hy- Vee in Maple Grove since the end of June. He apologized for the incident and explained Hy- Vee has a zero tolerance stance. He explained the employee at fault was terminated. He explained seven employees would be attending the city' s alcohol compliance training this week. Motion by Councilmember Hanson, seconded by Mayor Steffenson, to approve directing the City Attorney to prepare appropriate findings of fact and conclusion in support of the decision to suspend the On- Sale Intoxicating Liquor / Sunday Sale License for Hy- Vee Inc. dba Hy- Vee Market Grille Express, 18755 70th Way, Suite C, Maple Grove, Minnesota for at least two consecutive days ( in the restaurant) for a first violation within any three- year period and/ or impose a civil penalty of up to $ 2, 000 per violation for consideration at the next Council meeting. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Liquor City Administrator Nelson reported Sam' s Club failed a Violation compliance check on July 13"' when the Maple Grove Safe Streets Unit conducted an alcohol compliance check. She Sam' s West explained during the 2019/ 2020 alcohol compliance cycle Sam' s Club sent three employees to the city' s training. She Inc. dba reported Sam' s Club has not had a violation since August 4, Sam' s Club 2003. She explained notice was given to Sam' s Club regarding 6254 the right to an administrative hearing, and the business waived Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 14 its right to a hearing. Staff requested the Council take comment from Sam' s Club and make a recommendation regarding the violation. Randy Pittman, Sam' s Club Member Specialty Manager, deeply apologized for the incident that occurred at Sam' s Club. He stated in his 31 years with Sam' s Club he was only aware of two violations. He discussed the processes that were in place to assist with preventing the sale of alcohol to minors and commented on the corrective action that has occurred. He noted he met with all of the cashiers to discuss the age verification process. He stated Sam' s Club had a zero tolerance policy in place and noted the employee at fault was terminated. He reported secret shops would be conducted at his Sam' s Club over the coming months to ensure his staff was properly asking for ID' s. Councilmember Jaeger questioned how the ID got past the cash register. Mr. Pittman indicated the cashier failed to check the ID. Mayor Steffenson encouraged Sam' s Club to consider purchasing a point of sale ID scanning system. Councilmember Barnett commended Sam' s Club for pursuing secret shopping events. She believed this would be an effective tool for all employees. Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by Councilmember Jaeger, to approve directing the City Attorney to prepare appropriate findings of fact and conclusion in support of the decision to impose a civil penalty of up to $ 2, 000 per violation of the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Sam' s West Inc. dba Sam' s Club # 6254, 16701 94th Avenue N, Maple Grove, Minnesota at the next Council meeting. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Community Development Items The Village Planning Manager Vickerman explained the applicant is Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 15 Arbor Lakes requesting Planned Unit Development, Development Stage Plan Sr. Housing and Final Plat approval for a five- story, 196 unit senior living PUD building with a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care units. The site received Planned Unit Residential Development, Concept Stage Plan approval on May 18, 2020 Development for the same use. He reported staff sees this project was in Stage Plan conformance with the Concept Stage Plan. It was noted a text and Final Plat amendment would be required to the Comprehensive Plan to the Regional Mixed Use area and staff would prepare this language independent of this request. The design amenities, landscaping plan and building elevations were reviewed with the Council and it was noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. Tony Kuechle, Doran Development, thanked staff for providing the Council with a comprehensive staff report. He discussed the enhanced landscaping plan and described how this development would blend in with the surrounding developments. He stated he looked forward to start this project in the spring of 2021. Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to approve directing the City Attorney to draft a a Planned Unit Resolution and Development Agreement approving The Village Arbor Lakes Sr. Housing PUD Development Stage Plan and Final Plat, subject to: 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the city any remaining applicable comments contained in the memorandums from: a. The Community & Economic Development Department, dated August 3, 2020 b. The Fire Department dated, August 3, 2020 c. The Water Resources Engineer, dated August 3, 2020 d. The Transportation Operations Engineer, dated July 30, 2020 e. The Parks & Recreation Department, dated July 29, 2020 2. The final review and approval of the Director of Community and Economic Development and the City Attorney. The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 16 requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent Board Action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Report On Community and Economic Development Director Hogeboom Upcoming updated the Council regarding the following: Community A planning and design study had begun for Main Street. and Economic Development There was interest in the Marc Daniel Salon and Claddagh sites. Items Twelve murals were being completed along Main Street related to Chalkfest. The Planning Commission and Arbor Committee held meetings last week. The City had received around 20 applications for the EDA sponsored loan program. Bottineau Public Works Director/ City Engineer Ashfeld requested the LRT ( Blue Council approve directing staff to provide comment to the Met Line) Council regarding the Bottineau LRT ( Blue line). He explained a meeting was held last Thursday and the Corridor Management Corridor Committee had a split vote regarding the Bottineau LRT ( Blue Management line). He discussed the history of this corridor and explained Committee there has been resistance from the railroad. He noted the committee elected to terminate negotiations with the railroad and open up a study to amend the corridor route. He stated this could mean a new route was chosen, or the route could be shifted within existing roadways. He discussed how the alignment of this corridor would impact Maple Grove users. He reported the Corridor Committee was taking comment from the public until Thursday of this week. It was noted staff would like to be at the table while discussions regarding the Blue Line occur. Mayor Steffenson approved of the city making public comments. He believed now was the time to remind people that the previously completed line to the Brooklyn Park Target Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 17 terminus was not what they thought it would be. Motion by Mayor Steffenson, seconded by Councilmember Jaeger, to approve directing staff to provide comment to the Blue Line Corridor Management Committee of the Metropolitan Council. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Report on Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Ashfeld updated the Council regarding the following: Upcoming Engineering Staff updated the Council on the I- 94 project. Items Residents around Rice Lake would like the lake to be drawn down again this year. Staff noted the last draw down occurred eight years ago. Heidi Nelson, Ms. Nelson explained that the Council has her Monday report if there are any questions. She reported the Council would be City Administrator discussing the allocation of CARES Act funds at a worksession meeting on September 8th. It was noted the Council would be addressing the Tree Preservation Ordinance on September 21St Staff discussed the recruitment process that was being followed for the Finance Director position. Items Added Councilmember Jaeger encouraged residents to keep their dogs to the Agenda on a leash when walking around the community. Councilmember Jaeger discussed the concerts that were occurring each week at the Town Green. Councilmember Jaeger encouraged all Maple Grove residents to wear masks noting this protected seniors and family members. Councilmember Jaeger reported the farmer' s market was in full swing. She invited residents to visit the farmer' s market each Thursday from 3: 00 p. m. to 7: 00 p. m. Councilmember Barnett thanked all of the residents who came out to CROSS last week to support their school supply and backpack drive. Adjournment Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by Mayor Steffenson, to adjourn to the regular City Council meeting on September 8, 2020 at 7: 30 p. m. Upon call of the motion Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 18 by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8: 50 p. m. by Mayor Steffenson. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Nelson City Administrator