City Council
Regular MeetingMaple Grove, MN · March 1, 2021
Minutes
Maple Grove City Council Meeting
Meeting Minutes
March 1, 2021
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 March 1,
2021 at the Maple Grove Government Center/ Public Safety
Facility, Hennepin County, Minnesota and online 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; Jesse Corrow, Associate Planner; 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
None
Item Removed from the Consent Agenda for Discussion
3E. Appointment to the Planning Commission
3M. Appoint Lake Quality Commission Candidates
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Consent Items The following Consent Items were presented for Council' s
approval:
MINUTES
A. Work Session — February 16, 2021
B. Regular Meeting —February 16, 2021
C. Work Session — February 23, 2021
PERSONNEL ITEMS
No Items to Present.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
D. Appointment to Arbor Committee
Motion to approve the appointment of Mike Aasen to the Arbor
Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2023.
E. Appointment to the Planning Commission
This item was removed by Councilmember Jaeger for
discussion.
F. Tricare 4th Addition Final Plat
Motion to direct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution
approving the final plat of Tricare 4th Addition 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 February 22, 2021
b. The Water Resources Engineer dated February 17,
2021
c.
The Fire Department dated February 22, 2021
The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication
requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to
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the Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent board
action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each
month.
G. Evanswood PUD Concept Stage Plan
Motion to remove this item from the table.
Motion to table the Evanswood Concept Plan PUD so that the
applicant can address concerns raised by the City Council.
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.
ENGINEERING ITEMS
H. Elm Road Area Phase II Everest Lane Streambank
Stabilization City Project No. 20- 08 Advertisement for Bids
Resolution No. 21- 030
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 030 approving plans and
specifications and authorizing the advertisement for bids for the
Elm Road Area Phase II Everest Lane Streambank Stabilization,
City Project No. 20- 08.
I. Final Acceptance Project No. 2020- 12
Motion to approve the final acceptance of the Government
Center Restroom Counter and Sink Replacement Project No.
20- 12 to Soltau Construction Services, subject to the warranty
provisions of the contract and statutory law.
J. Fernbrook Lane & Territorial Road Parking Restrictions -
Resolution No. 21- 020
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 020 establishing no parking
zones on both sides of Fernbrook Lane from County Road 81 to
325 feet north of Territorial Road, and on both sides of
Territorial Road from 450 feet west of Fernbrook Lane to 250
feet east of Fernbrook Lane.
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K. Avery Park Street & Utility Project No. 21- 06 - Resolution
Nn 71 - O' M
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 026 receiving feasibility
report for Avery Park Street and Utility Project No. 21- 06 and
ordering public hearing.
L. 2021 Street Recon. Program - Resolution Nos. 21- 027, 21-
028 and 21- 029
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 027 establishing Appaloosa
Woods Area Street Reconstruction Project No. 21- 01, ordering
feasibility report, receiving feasibility report, establishing
hearing, declaring costs to be assessed, ordering preparation of
assessment roll and ordering special assessment hearing.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 028 establishing Energy
Hills, Woodland Ponds, and Wintergreen Area Street
Reconstruction Project No. 21- 02, ordering feasibility report,
receiving feasibility report, establishing hearing, declaring costs
to be assessed, ordering preparation of assessment roll and
ordering special assessment hearing.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 029 establishing Buena
Vista Terrace, Eagle Lake Trails and Huntington Farms Area
Street Reconstruction Project No. 21- 03, ordering feasibility
report, receiving feasibility report, establishing hearing,
declaring costs to be assessed, ordering preparation of
assessment roll and ordering special assessment hearing.
M. Appoint Lake Quality Commission Candidates
This item was removed by Councilmember Jaeger for
discussion.
N. MNDOT Cooperative Landscaping Agreement - Resolution
No. 21- 025
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 025 directing city staff to
negotiate Landscaping Agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation regarding T. H. 94 and Maple
Grove Parkway.
O. City Code Amendment to Section 14- 161 Re a
rding
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Tagging Chemically Treated Trees - Ordinance No. 21- 05
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 21- 05 amending Maple Grove
City Code Section 14- 161 regarding tagging chemically treated
trees.
Motion to adopt Ordinance Summary No. 21- 05 for purpose of
reducing publication costs.
P. 2021 Trunk Sanitary CIPP Project No. 21- 05 - Resolution
No. 21- 031
Motion to adopt Resolution 21- 031 accepting the bid for 2021
Trunk Sanitary CIPP Project No. 21- 05 and awarding to
Insituform Technologies USA, LLC at a contract amount of
2, 013, 123. 10.
Q. Sureties
Motion to approve the surety actions as identified on the
Council Action Form.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
R. Amendment to Maple Grove City Code Chapter 26, Article
II Regarding Organic Recyclables - Ordinance No. 21- 03
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 21- 03 amending Maple
Grove City Code Chapter 26, Article II regarding organic
recyclables and authorizing publication of the Ordinance
Summary.
S. Premises Permit Application for a Pull Tab ( Paper and
Electronic) and Bingo Operation at Riviera Maya Cantina &
Restaurant - Resolution No. 21- 032
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 032 approving a Premises
Permit Application for Maple Grove Lions Club to conduct a
pull tab ( paper and electronic) and bingo operation at Riviera
Maya Cantina & Restaurant, 7904 Main Street, Maple Grove,
Minnesota 55369.
CLAIMS
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T. Motion to approve the claims as listed:
City Checks: $ 1, 457, 004. 85
Purchasing Card: $ 0
Electronic Payments: $ 15, 068. 00
Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by
Councilmember Barnett, to approve the Consent Items as
amended, removing item 3E ( Appointment to the Planning
Commission) and 3M ( Appoint Lake Quality Commission
Candidates). 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 3E ( Appointment to the Planning Commission),
Pulled from
Councilmember Jaeger welcomed Michael Ostaffe to the
the Agenda
Planning Commission.
Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by
Councilmember Leith, to approve appointment of Michael
Ostaffe to the Planning Commission for a term to expire
December 31, 2022. Upon call of the motion by Mayor
Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion
carried.
Regarding Item 3M ( Appoint Lake Quality Commission
Candidates), Councilmember Jaeger welcomed Guarav Uppal
and Joe Ruegsegger to the Lake Quality Commission.
Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by
Councilmember Hanson, to appoint Guarav Uppal and Joe
Ruegsegger to the Lake Quality Commission as at -large
members. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson,
there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Special
Business
Open Forum There were no open forum issues brought before the Council at
this meeting.
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Hennepin County Commissioner Kevin Anderson thanked the Council for
County their time. He explained he was recently elected as the County
Commissioner for District 7. He stated he looks forward to
Commissioner
partnering with the City Council on projects that were of mutual
Kevin
interest to both Hennepin County and the City of Maple Grove.
Anderson
Presentation Mayor Steffenson thanked County Commissioner Anderson for
his assistance on the gun range and TH610.
Retirement Police Chief Werner recognized Officer Tim Erickson and
Recognition of thanked him for his 22 years of dedicated service to the Maple
Grove Police Department. He discussed the ways in which
Officer Tim
Officer Erickson has served the community and noted he was a
Erickson
truly compassionate professional. He thanked Officer Erickson
for his dedication to the Maple Grove Police Department and
wished him all the best in his retirement.
Councilmember Leith thanked Officer Erickson for his 22 years
of service to the city and wished him a long and happy
retirement.
Mayor Steffenson thanked Officer Erickson for his dedicated
service to the city and wished him all the best in his retirement.
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
Response stated Minnesota and the rest of the United States is seeing an
increase in the availability of the COVID- 19 vaccines after the
disruptions in supply chain due to the storms in the south. He
reported Johnson & Johnson also received approval of their
vaccine. He noted 3. 9 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson
vaccine are slated for immediate shipment to vaccine
distribution centers as early as March 2, 2021, with 20 million
additional doses available by the end of March. He reviewed the
number of confirmed COVID cases in Maple Grove and
Hennepin County noting there has been a decrease in the
number of new cases. He reported Minnesota has done a very
good job delivering the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines with over
1, 000, 000 residents receiving one dose of the vaccine. He
indicated the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was a single dose
vaccine which would help accelerate the number of individuals
that were fully vaccinated in the coming months. He explained
as of late February, nearly 15% of the United States population
has received one or more vaccines. He discussed how the State
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of Minnesota Department of Health would distribute vaccines
over the next six months. The hope was to reach herd immunity
by mid -summer which was the path back to normal.
Maple Tavern City Administrator Nelson reported at the January 19, 2021 City
Council meeting the Council discussed an incident report that
occurred at the Maple Tavern November 21, 2020. She
City Code on
Violations of explained the Council expressed concern regarding a number of
Liquor violations of City Code that were mentioned in the incident
report which included over service, disorderly conduct and the
License
violation of the required closing time. At the time of the
meeting, the City Council requested further information and for
this item to be brought back for further consideration regarding
potential civil penalty options. She explained the Council could
impose a penalty of suspension or revocation of the liquor
license along with a civil penalty of up to $ 2, 000. She reported
notice was given to the Maple Tavern of a hearing regarding the
alleged violations of City Code.
Mayor Steffenson questioned how the Council should proceed.
City Attorney Templin recommended the representatives from
the Maple Tavern be allowed to speak to the Council prior to
the Council taking action on this matter.
Mandy Hannu, Maple Tavern representative, explained she was
not able to attend the last Council meeting. She discussed the
violations that occurred noting she did not sell alcohol past
12: 50 on the night in question. She indicated she was not
outside and did not see people stumbling around in the parking
lot as was stated. She commented she did stay open past the
governor' s orders which was a bad decision. She reported
Maple Tavern was a family owned establishment and after the
second shut down she made a decision to stay open later that
night. She noted all bartenders attend the alcohol compliance
training offered by the City of Maple Grove. She believed the
bartenders were good about cutting people off when necessary.
She apologized for the incident noting she was the manager on
duty that night. She explained she did not allow managers to
drink while on duty.
Brandon Besch, Maple Tavern representative, introduced
himself to the Council. He stated he worked that night but was
in the kitchen until about 10: 30 p. m.
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Mayor Steffenson asked if Ms. Hannu spoke to the police that
night or if any of her staff members spoke to the police. Ms.
Hannu stated she did not speak to any officers that night
because she was inside trying to get the bar closed.
Councilmember Hanson questioned if Ms. Hannu' s husband
was a manager at the Maple Tavern and if he was working that
night. Ms. Hannu reported her husband was a manager and
noted he was not working that night. She commented her
husband mostly worked during the day as the manager for
Maple Tavern.
Councilmember Leith commented on the letter that was sent to
Chad Hannu on December 11, 2020 where staff outlined the
violations that occurred along with noting the required closing
time. He requested further information regarding this matter.
City Attorney Templin explained his letter echoed the
information that was included in the police report. He noted the
police call came in at 1: 10 a. m. and the police was speaking to
people onsite at 1: 35 a. m. and the officers observed business
being transacted. The rule is nothing can be served within one-
half hour of closing time and people need to exit the premises.
He reported Maple Tavern did not have a 2 a. m. license at the
time. He commented the police officers made the Maple Tavern
aware of the governor' s closing time order,
noting the
department was advising and redirecting businesses on this
matter. He indicated with a 1 a. m. license, the Maple Tavern
should have been done serving at 12: 30 a. m. with all individuals
out of the bar by 1 a. m. He reiterated that the call did not come
in until after 1 a. m. He stated for the record the Maple Tavern
did now have a 2 a.m. license in place.
Councilmember Hanson asked if the lack of a 2 a.m. license
was one of the violations that occurred
City on that night.
Attorney Templin reported this was the case due to the fact that
people were still present after 1 a.m.
Councilmember Jaeger questioned what the other violations
were.
City Attorney Templin stated this would be over service,
disorderly conduct, and having customers still present on the
premises after 1 a.m. without the proper 2 a.m. license.
Councilmember Barnett asked if the violations should be treated
separately or as one. City Attorney Templin recommended the
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violations be treated as a single violation because the officer
made the observations on one call.
Councilmember Barnett inquired if there was a range when it
comes to the significance of the penalty. City Attorney Templin
stated the City Council has discretion when it comes to the
penalty. He reported the City Code states the city shall impose
for first violation two consecutive days and up to a $ 2, 000 fine.
Mayor Steffenson questioned if the Maple Tavern has had any
other violations in the last two years. City Attorney Templin
commented there were none he was aware of.
Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by
Councilmember Hanson, to direct staff to invoke a two day
suspension and $ 2, 000 fine for the City Code Liquor License
Violations at Maple Tavern.
Councilmember Barnett stated she did not support this penalty
because she believed the violation was far more significant. She
reported the over service bothered her a lot.
Mayor Steffenson reported the $ 2, 000 fine was the maximum
penalty the city could impose. He stated he was torn on this
issue. He was of the opinion there were some serious issues
occurring at Maple Tavern. He indicated if the Maple Tavern
were to come before the City Council again in the near future
there would be serious repercussions.
Councilmember Jaeger stated she was recommending the
strongest penalty at this time and if Maple Tavern were to come
back before the Council with another violation, further action
would be taken.
Councilmember Barnett commented the Council could suspend
their license for more than two days.
Ms. Hannu explained she tries to run a really good business and
has really struggled over the past year due to COVID- 19. She
reported she has had discussions with all of her employees
regarding over service. She apologized again to the City Council
for the event that occurred.
Councilmember Leith understood some of these charges were
serious but he agreed the Council was recommending the
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strictest penalty at this time. He commented this was a warning
for the future and if another call were to occur, the Council
could take further action against the Maple Tavern.
Mayor Steffenson indicated he would consider revoking Maple
Tavern' s license if another violation were to occur.
Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were
four ayes and one nay ( Councilmember Barnett opposed).
Motion carried.
Community
Development
Items
Avery Park Planning Manager Vickerman stated the applicant is requesting
PUD PUD development stage plan and rezoning approval for 82
Residential attached townhomes and 42 detached single- family homes. This
Development project received concept approval in 2020 for 77 townhomes
Stage Plan, and 42 single family homes. They were able to add an additional
townhome unit onto five of the buildings on the east side of the
Rezoning and site. The plan is almost identical to the approved concept plan
Final Plat
with the single family detached homes on the west side of the
site and the townhomes on the east side of the site. They are
now including a small dog park near one of the storm ponds.
Staff discussed the plans in further detail and reported the
Planning Commission recommended approval of the request.
Councilmember Leith asked where the five additional
townhomes were located. Planning Manager Vickerman
reviewed the location of the five new townhomes on the site
plan.
Councilmember Jaeger requested further information regarding
the comments received from the watershed district. Planning
Manager Vickerman stated in order for any grading to occur on
site, the plans would have to be approved by the City of Maple
Grove in conjunction with the West Mississippi Watershed
District.
Councilmember Jaeger reported this project has not come
before the watershed district yet. Planning Manager Vickerman
indicated some demolition would have to occur on site prior to
any grading occurring.
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Councilmember Jaeger questioned who would own the
stormwater ponds. Planning Manager Vickerman reported
sometimes the ponds were owned by the city and sometimes
they were owned by the development or HOA.
Councilmember Jaeger commented she did not support the
right -in, right -out.
Planning Manager Vickerman explained
leaving the neighborhood from the south would allow traffic to
take a left onto Jefferson Highway.
Councilmember Jaeger inquired if the neighbors were
supportive of the
plans.final
Planning Manager Vickerman
reported the neighbors had brought about concerns during the
concept stage phase and the neighbors appreciated the fact there
would be no connection to Nathan Lane.
Councilmember Leith asked if the city would be addressing the
location and placement of construction traffic. Planning
Manager Vickerman stated staff had discussed this concern with
the applicant and all construction traffic would be coming off of
Jefferson Highway.
Nathan Fair, Avery Park LLC, thanked the Council for their
consideration and stated the Maple Grove staff has been
tremendous to work with on this project.
Motion by Councilmember Leith,
by seconded
Councilmember Hanson,
to approve directing the City
Attorney to draft a Planned Unit Development Agreement
and a Resolution approving the Avery Park Residential
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 February 17, 2021
b. The Water Resources Engineer dated February
9, 2021
c. The Parks & Recreation Department dated
January 26, 2021.
Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were
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five ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilmember Jaeger,
by seconded
Councilmember Hanson,
to approve directing the City
Attorney to draft an Ordinance rezoning property from R-
A, Single Family Agricultural to R2 PUD Single Family
Residential ( Planned Unit Development) and R4 PUD,
Medium Density Residential District ( Planned Unit
Development), subject to the approval of the final plat.
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.
Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were
five ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Edgewater on Planning Manager Vickerman stated the applicant is requesting
Planned Unit Development ( PUD), development stage plan and
Cook Lake
PUD final plat approval for a 58- lot single- family rental home
development. The property received PUD concept stage plan
Residential
approval on September 8, 2020 and this plan conforms to the
Development approved concept
plan. Staff discussed the plans in further
Stage Plan detail and reported the Planning Commission recommended
and Final Plat approval of the request.
Mayor Steffenson asked if Maple Grove' s 73rd aligns with
Corcoran' s 73rd. Planning Manager Vickerman reported this
was the case.
Steph Griffin, Excelsior Group representative, thanked staff for
the thorough report and stated she appreciated the Council' s
consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Leith,
by seconded
Councilmember Hanson,
to approve directing the City
Attorney to draft a Planned Unit Development Agreement
and a Resolution approving the Edgewater on Cook Lake
PUD development stage plan and final plat, subject to:
1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the
City any remaining applicable comments contained
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in the memorandums from:
a. The Community & Economic Development
Department dated February 3, 2021
b. The Water Resources Engineer dated January
25, 2021
c. The Parks & Recreation Department, dated
February 4, 2021
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.
Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were
five ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
6248 Eagle Associate Planner Corrow stated the applicant is requesting a
Lake Drive 2. 1- foot variance to the standard 25- foot front yard setback for
Variance the purpose of constructing a 2- story addition to their home
located at 6248 Eagle Lake Drive. The proposed addition would
measure 22 feet wide would extend 12 feet off the front of the
home, replacing the location of an existing deck. The lot was
platted in 1920 and does not meet the current dimensional
requirements of a residential lot. The total lot area of this
property is 5, 243 S. F., making it one of the smaller lots in the
neighborhood. The property slopes significantly towards the
front yard and while the front of the home faces Eagle Lake
Drive, the property is accessed by a shared alleyway at the rear
of the property. Staff discussed the plans in further detail and
reported the Planning Commission recommended approval of
the request.
Councilmember Jaeger understood this house was back far
enough from the OHWL. Associate Planner Corrow reported
this was the case. He commented further on the grade of this lot
noting it was set up quite high.
Councilmember Leith indicated he drove by this lot and he
understood the 12- foot deck would be removed and the addition
would be put in this location. Associate Planner Corrow stated
this was the plan for this property.
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John Mason, 6248 Eagle Lake Drive, thanked the Planning
Commission, Mr. Corrow and the City Council for considering
his variance request. He explained he has lived in his home
since 2007 and since this time they have added two new family
members. He indicated the proposed home addition would help
create more space for his growing family.
Councilmember Jaeger noted several years ago the City Council
approved a variance to the front of a house in this
neighborhood.
Motion by Councilmember by Jaeger, seconded
Councilmember Leith, to
directing City
approve the
Attorney to draft a Resolution approving the 6248 Eagle
Lake Drive variance, subject to:
1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the
City any remaining applicable comments contained
in the memorandum from:
a.
The Water Resources Engineer dated January
28, 2021
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.
Councilmember Hanson stated for the record that this property
meets all of the conditions for a variance.
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 • The Planning Commission would meet next on Monday,
and Economic March 8, 2021 at 7 p. m. and would discuss the Boston
Development Scientific Building 4 along with modifications to the
Items Reserve at Arbor Lakes Apartments.
0 The city would be holding a community forum on race book
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club event on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
The I- 94 West Chamber of Commerce would be holding a
virtual State of the City event on Thursday, March 11, 2021
at 8 a. m.
The city received 80 applications for the SAVE grant
program. He noted a lottery would be used to select
applicant. The Council directed staff to bring the SAVE
grant program back to the Council for further consideration
of additional funding.
It was noted March was National Fair Housing Month. The
city' s high -quality scattered site housing was discussed
further with the Council.
Report on Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Ashfeld updated the
Council regarding the following:
Upcoming
Engineering • Staff updated the Council on the sanitary sewer lining
Items project.
The city would be holding a Street Maintenance hearing on
April 5, 2021.
Staff updated the Council on the process that would have to
be followed in order to create a quiet zone with the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad.
Heidi Nelson, Ms. Nelson explained that the Council has her Monday report if
City
there are any questions. She indicated the local State of the City
Administrator had been done in a video format this year and was available on
CCX. She stated tax statements were being mailed out. She
reported the Board of Appeal meetings were scheduled for April
8, 2021 and April 22, 2021.
Items Added Councilmember Jaeger encouraged residents to read through the
to the Agenda most recent edition of the city newsletter.
Councilmember Jaeger reported Maple Grove was offering free
round trip bus rides to residents that are getting their COVID- 19
vaccine. She stated residents would have to call to make a
reservation to receive this free bus ride.
Councilmember Jaeger explained the farmer' s market would be
held again on Sunday, March 21, 2021 from 11: 00 a. m. to 2: 30
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p. m.
Adjournment Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded
by
Councilmember Hanson, to adjourn to the regular City
Council meeting on March 15, 2021 at 7: 30 p. m. Upon call
of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and
no nays. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8: 46 p.m. by Mayor Steffenson.
Respectfully submitted,
l
Heidi Nelson
City Administrator
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