City Council
Regular MeetingMaple Grove, MN · May 3, 2021
Minutes
Maple Grove City Council Meeting
Meeting Minutes
May 3, 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 May 3,
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; Tim Bush, Fire
Chief/Emergency Management Director; and Justin Templin,
City Attorney.
Mayor Steffenson called the meeting to order at 7: 36 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
3I. Cedar Island & Fish Lakes Ski Slalom Course
Consent Items The following Consent Items were
presented for Council' s
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approval:
MINUTES
A. Board of Appeal and Equalization — April 8, 2021
B. Council Work Session — April 19, 2021
C. Regular Meeting —August 19, 2021
PERSONNEL ITEMS
D. Recruitment Approval for Assessing Technician Position
Motion to authorize the recruitment for an Assessing Technician
position in the Assessing Department due to the resignation of
Jodi Kohn effective April 30, 2021.
E. Appointment of Acting Building Official
Motion to approve the appointment of Colby Cartney as acting
building official, effective on May 7, 2021 through June 7,
2021. Colby' s rate of pay will be adjusted from $ 45. 820 to
51. 810 per hour for the period of time that he serves as acting
building official, per city personnel policy. This acting
assignment shall allow the city to continue issuing building
permits and provide oversight of the building department during
a temporary leave of absence of the building department
director.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
F. Shake Shack Planned Unit Development Non -Residential
Development Stage Plan Amendment- Resolution No. 21-
050
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 050 approving the Shake
Shack PUD development stage plan amendment, subject to:
1. Planned Unit Development agreement final review and
approval of the City Attorney and the Director of
Community & Economic Development.
G. The Village at Arbor Lake 12th Addition Final Plat Release
Agreements
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Motion to waive the specific plat release items in the approving
resolution.
ENGINEERING ITEMS
H. Tricare 4th Addition Project Establishment - Resolution No.
21- 051
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 21- 051 establishing Tricare 4th
Addition, Project No. 2 1 - 11 and ordering feasibility report.
I. Cedar Island & Fish Lakes Ski Slalom Course
This item was removed by Councilmember Jaeger for
discussion.
J. Kavanagh Glenn Amendment and Termination of
Declaration of Covenants
Motion to approve the Amendment and Termination of
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and
Easements for Kavanagh Glenn Homeowners Association and
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute.
K. Minnesota Health Village Project No. 2019- 21 Change
Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 to the Minnesota Health
Village Utility & Street Improvement Project No. 2019- 21 in
the amount of $130, 420. 25.
L. Sureties
Motion to approve the surety actions as identified on the
Council Action Form.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
M. Data Practices Policy pdate
Motion to approve amendments to the Maple Grove Data
Practices Policy ( MGDPA).
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N. Renewal of License for Recycling and Transfer Stations
Motion to approve 2021- 2022 Recycling and Transfer Station
Licenses for Waste Management of Minnesota Inc. dba Waste
Management of Maple Grove Transfer, 10633 89th Avenue
North, Maple Grove, Minnesota; and Northern Metals LLC dba
Northern Metal Recycling - Maple Grove, 9025 Zachary Lane
N., Maple Grove, Minnesota subject to compliance with all
licensing requirements in Maple Grove Code of Ordinances,
Section 26- 65, with said license to expire May 31, 2022.
O. 2021- 2022 Refuse Hauler License Renewals
Motion to approve the following Refuse Haulers' License,
subject to compliance with all licensing requirements as
outlined in Chapter 26 of Maple Grove City Code, with said
licenses to expire May 31, 2022.
Company Number of Trucks
Ace Solid Waste Inc. 4
Allied Waste Services dba
Republic Services Inc. 11
Aspen Waste Systems of
Minnesota Inc. 5
Curbside Waste Inc. 1
Dick' s Sanitation Service Inc. 3
Randy' s Sanitation Inc.,
a Republic Services Company
dba Randy' s Environmental Services 37
Walters Recycling and Refuse Inc. 4
Walz Brothers Hauling Inc. dba
Walz Brothers Sanitation Inc. 4
Waste Management of Minnesota
Inc. dba Waste Management 11
P. Commercial Kennel Licenses
Motion to approve a Commercial Kennel License for:
Adogo 7400 Kirkwood Ct.
Vet IQ. 9451 Dunkirk Ln.
Pet Smart 11200 Fountains Dr N.
Banfield Pet Hospital 11200 Fountains Dr N.
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Q. Replace Video Surveillance Servers with Nutanix
Motion to approve the replacement of Pivot 3 video servers with
a Nutanix server infrastructure. The total cost of replacement
will be $ 90, 000. 00 including 3 years of support and installation
to be purchased from the Data Processing Replacement Fund.
R. Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee
Voting Member Letter
Motion for the Mayor and City Council to approve the letter
Attachment A) supporting the City of Maple Grove becoming a
voting member of the Blue Line Extension Corridor
Management.
CLAIMS
S. Motion to approve the claims as listed:
City Checks: $ 1, 881, 927. 71
Purchasing Card: $ 20, 602. 35
Electronic Payments: $ 10, 958. 84
Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by
Councilmember Barnett, to approve the Consent Items as
amended, removing item 3I ( Cedar Island & Fish Lakes Ski
Slalom Course). 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 31 ( Cedar Island & Fish Lakes Ski Slalom
Pulled from
Course), Councilmember Jaeger reported the Lake Quality
the Agenda Commission reviewed this matter and recommended approval
of this activity.
Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by
Councilmember Leith, to Motion to approve the 2021
permit for the Cedar Island Lake Homeowners Association
and the Fish Lake Ski Club for a ski slalom course on Cedar
Island and Fish Lakes. Upon call of the motion by Mayor
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Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion
carried.
Special
Business
Open Forum Mayor Steffenson reported former Mayor Bob Burlingame
passed away last week after serving the community for many,
many decades. He explained former Mayor Burlingame was a
tremendous asset to the community. He sent his condolences to
the entire Burlingame family on behalf of the City of Maple
Grove. He explained a reviewal would be held on Tuesday,
May 4, 2021 at Lord of Life from 1: 00 p. m. to 4: 00 p. m.
Amber Olsen, 9225 Ives Lane North, thanked the Council for
their time and noted she has lived in Maple Grove for seven
years. She explained she came before the Council two years ago
with a very detailed presentation regarding backyard chickens.
She indicated the Council never took action on the matter.
Regardless of the inaction from the Council, she went ahead and
built a coop on her property and purchased chickens with full
support from her neighbors. She understood that one neighbor
called the city and complained about her chickens. She noted
Minneapolis, Edina, Eden Prairie, Osseo, St. Paul, and a number
of other communities in the metro area all allow chickens. She
was of the opinion that her chickens were much quieter than her
neighbor' s dogs. She commented further on the misinformation
or issues concerning chickens. She stated she would gladly pay
a permit fee to the city and noted there was a lot of community
support for backyard chickens. She encouraged the Council to
revisit this topic in order to allow Maple Grove residents to
have backyard chickens.
Councilmember Hanson expressed concern with the fact Ms.
Olsen had blatantly went against City Ordinance, and built a
chicken coop and purchased chickens for her property. She
explained this was damaging to Ms. Olsen' s credibility. She
stated this would make it hard for her to consider anything else
Ms. Olsen has said. She indicated she recalled Ms. Olsen' s
presentation to the Council and believed it was informative.
Ms. Olsen commented she understood she had taken action that
went against City Ordinance. She stated she was acting as a
conscientious objector and would like to get the ball rolling
when it comes to backyard chickens.
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Councilmember Hanson indicated this may not be the best place
to start when the City Council was sworn to uphold the City
Ordinances and laws.
Councilmember Barnett discussed how the previous
presentation began a conversation with the Council that would
lead to further conversations. She commented on the coyote
problem in the city and noted some residents fear how this
population would increase if chickens were allowed in
backyards. She explained in the last four years there were a lot
more people that have contacted her stating they were against
chickens, than were offering support to backyard chickens. She
indicated this led her to not support the city pursuing backyard
chickens.
Ms. Olsen stated she had information on predators and most of
this was fear based
being information based. She
versus
commented on how many other cities in the metro area allow
chickens.
Councilmember Barnett commented this may be the case, but
indicated those communities may not have the coyote
population that Maple Grove has. She discussed the amount of
research she had conducted on this matter.
Councilmember Jaeger stated when she started with the city, she
was told she was to serve the entire community and not just one
interest or organization. She indicated this was how she has
been managing her votes for the City of Maple Grove.
Ms. Olsen explained she respected this but requested the
Council consider
holding a community conversation. She
questioned why Maple Grove was different from other
surrounding communities that already allowed backyard
chickens.
Mayor Steffenson suggested this item be discussed by the
Council at a future worksession meeting.
Public comments regarding support of chickens were received
online from the following:
0 Jessica Barnes, 6805 Urbandale Lane N
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Tammy Carlson, 13324 Zenith Lane, Eden Prairie, MN
Joe and Jocelyn Sweeney, 18029 83` d Avenue N
Sarah Urban, 7672 Annapolis Lane N
Alan and Deidre Tomczak, 6786 Polaris Lane N
Tiffanie Stager, 9248 Ives Lane N
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Nancy Cullen, 6401 Parnell Ave, Edina, MN
Jessica Williams, 9256 Ives Lane N
Nancy North, 911 Penamint Court, Chanhassen, MN
Teresa Truh, 50 Eastwind Drive, Manchester, NH
Wendy Colburn, 704 Firestone Street NE, Palm Bay, FL
Laura Hanstad, 16805 80th Place N
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 explained vaccination efforts were in full swing. He indicated
the Hindu Temple in Maple Grove hosted a vaccination clinic
last Wednesday and Saturday. He described how the vaccine
worked to build an immune response in recipients, noting this
was not a live virus vaccine. He stated he had a special
appreciation in the messenger RNA health care technology. He
discussed the number of confirmed COVID cases in Hennepin
County and Maple Grove. He reported Minnesota has been a
leader in getting vaccines into arms. He stated over 58% of
Minnesotans have received at least one dose of the COVID
vaccine, which was third nationally. He commented all
Minnesotans aged 16 or older now qualified to receive the
vaccine.
It was noted the State of California was planning to
fully reopen on June 15th. He further discussed the number of
adults that typically receive the flu shot each year versus the
number of people who have received the COVID vaccine.
Councilmember Jaeger asked if it was safe to hold the State Fair
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this year. Fire Chief/ Emergency Management Director Bush
explained the State of Minnesota was rapidly approaching herd
immunity with 60% of the population being vaccinated. He
anticipated in the next couple of months there would be
significant changes. He indicated people would have to begin
making their own choices on how to socialize and the level of
comfort they had in the public.
7: 30 p. m. Assistant City Engineer Hale requested the Council consider
Public ordering improvements for the Palisades at Nottingham Yd
Addition. He discussed the improvements that were being
Hearing
proposed for this seven -unit single family development. The
Palisades at
project costs were reviewed and staff recommended the Council
order the project.
Nottingham
3rd Addition Motion by Councilmember Jaeger,
by seconded
Councilmember Barnett, to open the public
hearing. Upon
Project No. call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes
21- 09 and no nays. Motion carried.
Resolution No. Mayor Steffenson opened the public hearing at 8: 02 p. m. and
asked if anyone would like to address this issue.
21- 052
No public testimony was offered.
Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by
Councilmember Barnett, to close the public hearing at 8: 03
p. m. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there
were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by Mayor
Steffenson, to approve
adopting Resolution No. 21- 052
ordering Palisades at Nottingham 3rd Addition Project No.
21- 09, ordering plans and specifications, receiving surety,
approving plans and specifications,
authorizing
advertisement for bids and approving Developer' s
Agreement, subject to final review by the City Attorney and
Director of Public Works. Upon call of the motion by
Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion
carried.
Community
Development
Items
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The Grove Associate Planner Corrow explained the applicant is requesting
a development stage plan and final plat for the purpose of
15500 Grove adding a 30, 000 square foot fitness center to the inline retail
Circle North section of The Grove development. The building is proposed to
be constructed directly adjacent to the Slumberland building and
Planned Unit will occupy a portion of the undeveloped strip of land in
between there and the Haskell' s
building. Staff reported the
Development
inline retail area of The Grove was originally planned to provide
Non-
a transition between smaller scale retail vendors and office uses
Residential identified as " The Village" and the large scale " box" retailers
Development such as Target and Home Depot. The addition of a fitness center
Stage Plan at the proposed location is consistent with the approved concept
and Final Plat plan and The Grove development overall. The replatting of this
lot separates a parcel from the existing parcel so that the
corresponding tenant retains ownership, while the remaining
property is intended to have multiple users as the retail area fills
in. The architecture of the building was reviewed with the
Council and it was noted the exterior design would be
consistent with the surrounding buildings. Staff commented
further on the request and explained the Planning Commission
reviewed this matter at their April 26, 2021 meeting and
recommended approval.
Councilmember Jaeger questioned if the color blue would be
used in the signage area. Associate Planner Corrow explained
this color would be permitted as part of the sign area.
Councilmember Jaeger recalled not allowing Best Buy or
Blockbuster to use blue in their signs in The Grove.
Councilmember Jaeger asked how the stormwater was being
treated. Associate Planner Corrow reported the stormwater
would be treated in an infiltration pond that served the inline
retail area. Assistant City Engineer Hale described the regional
ponds were being planned for this area.
Mayor Steffenson asked if the city had to deal with the sign
color issue this evening. Associate Planner Corrow reported the
sign request would come to the city under a separate permit
request. Further discussion ensued regarding the signs in The
Grove. Community and Economic Development Director
Hogeboom reported the plans were an architectural rendering
and the actual logo may be different from the plans.
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Councilmember Hanson asked if the applicant had agreed to the
Arbor Committee' s recommendations. Associate Planner
Corrow explained the Arbor Committee recommended the soils
used within the islands be reconsidered in order to better
support the trees.
Mayor Steffenson recommended staff keep the sign backdrop
color consistent with the surrounding uses.
Patrick Daly, Vice President of Real Estate Development with
Ryan Companies, thanked staff for all of their help to get to this
point. He discussed the history Ryan Companies had with the
City of Maple Grove. He explained this was a great project for
The Grove as it would bring a fitness tenant to the community.
Mayor Steffenson asked if the sign for Crunch Fitness would
have a blue background. Tom Cloutier, owner and operator of
Crunch Fitness, thanked the Council for considering his request.
He noted the Crunch Fitness sign would have a blue background
with white lettering.
Councilmember Jaeger questioned if all of the parking in yellow
was for Crunch Fitness or was this shared parking. Mr. Daly
explained the property had an operating agreement in place that
allowed for cross parking amongst the retail users.
Councilmember Jaeger asked if the site had adequate parking.
Mr. Daly reported the site was adequately parked.
Councilmember Hanson inquired if the applicant would
consider increasing the size of the islands in order to better
support trees and landscaping. Mr. Cloutier explained he was
confident with the soil corrections that the trees will grow
within the islands.
Councilmember Jaeger asked if the property would have any
handicap parking spaces. Mr. Cloutier noted the parking lot
would have five handicap parking spaces at the front of the
building.
Motion by Councilmember Hanson,
by seconded
Councilmember Leith, to
directing the City
approve
Attorney to draft a Planned Unit Development agreement
and a Resolution approving The Grove 15500 Grove Circle
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North 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 April 12, 2021
b. The Water Resources Department dated April 9,
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.
Park 81 South Planning Manager Vickerman stated the applicant is requesting
and East a PUD concept stage plan amendment to change the use of the
Industrial Park 81 South lot from a 267, 000 s. f. industrial building ( and
associated truck and car parking) to a truck access drive and
Planned Unit
283- space trailer parking area. This truck access and trailer
Development
parking area would be accessory to the principle use of the Park
Non- 81 East building ( currently under construction) to support the
Residential use of this building for a confidential tenant. It was noted the
Concept Stage applicant is also requesting a PUD development stage plan for
both the south and east lots to construct the truck access and
Plan
trailer parking portion as well as to expand the parking lot on
Amendment
the east side of the Park 81 East building, including some
Development
expansion into city -owned property that is part of the city water
Stage Plan supply well field. A small patio on the south side of the building
is proposed as part of this development stage plan. Staff
also
commented further on the request noting the traffic trips that
were anticipated to the site and explained the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the request.
Councilmember Hanson stated she appreciated all of the traffic
study information that was provided by staff. She understood
traffic in this area was already burdensome at Highway 81 and
Zachary Lane. She asked if the reduced access from 5 to 3 was a
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concern and if this would spill more traffic onto Valley Forge.
Planning Manager Vickerman stated he did not anticipate any
more traffic would be using Valley Forge than was already
proposed for this roadway.
Councilmember Hanson indicated she had concerns with how
traffic would build up during peak hours at 89th and Zachary
Lane.
Dan Salzer, Scannell Properties, thanked the Council for their
time and consideration of his request. He explained Scannell
Properties has been in the City of Maple Grove for the past
seven years. He discussed the developments he had completed
in the community and stated he looked forward to completing
the proposed Park 81 South and East Industrial project.
Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by
Councilmember Leith, to approve deny directing the City
Attorney to draft a Planned Unit Development agreement
and a Resolution approving Park 81 South and East I-PUD
concept stage plan amendment and development stage plan
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 April 21, 2021
b. The Water Resources Engineer dated April 8,
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 she had concerns with the
additional traffic that would be generated from the proposed use
and how this would impact the surrounding area.
Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were
four ayes and one nay ( Councilmember Hanson opposed).
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Motion carried.
Evanswood Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by
PUD Concept Councilmember Hanson, to remove this item from the table.
Stage Plan Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were
five ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Planning Manager Vickerman reported the applicant has
submitted an alternative plan for the Evanswood proposal that
responded to the concerns that were raised by the Council in
previous meetings.
He discussed the new plans noting the
applicant was proposing to have 69 85- foot-wide single- family
lots and 158 65- foot- wide lots. It was noted the original
proposal had 358 single family lots. He explained a large open
space area was still included in the plans, along with trail
connections. He commented further on the proposed roadway
alignment. He indicated the townhome portion of the
development remained unchanged. Staff recommended this
portion of the project be reguided from high density residential
to medium density residential. In addition, staff recommended
the trail connection be moved to the south. Otherwise, staff
recommended approval of the proposal.
Councilmember Jaeger asked if the roundabout had been
removed. Planning Manager Vickerman reported the
roundabout was proposed for the intersection of 101 st and Troy
Lane. He noted this was part of the master plan and would
come forward with a public improvement project. He
commented the city would be building the roundabout and not
the developer.
Councilmember Jaeger questioned if the school had been
contacted regarding the roundabout. Planning Manager
Vickerman explained he received feedback from the school
district and they did not have any concerns regarding the
roundabout.
Councilmember Leith thanked the applicant for getting rid of
the 28, 45, and 50- foot lots. He believed this proposal was a
great compromise.
Councilmember Jaeger questioned if the townhomes would
have private streets. Planning Manager Vickerman reported this
was the case.
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Councilmember Barnett thanked the applicant for moving to the
larger sized single- family residential lots.
Mayor Steffenson agreed stating he would have preferred to see
more 85- foot- wide lots. He suggested the townhome
development be allowed to have three extra townhomes, given
the amount of open space that was provided in the project. He
explained he supported the townhome portion of the property
being reguided to medium density.
Councilmember Hanson stated she supported this
recommendation.
Ben Schmidt, The Excelsior Group, thanked the Council for
their time. He explained he appreciated the comments from the
Council. He discussed how this development would provide
unique housing options for Maple Grove residents.
Councilmember Jaeger questioned what feedback the applicant
has received from the watershed district. Mr. Schmidt stated he
has not spoken to the watershed district just yet.
Motion by Councilmember byLeith, seconded
Councilmember Barnett,
to approve directing the City
Attorney to draft Resolution approving the Evanswood
PUD concept stage plan 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 April 27, 2021
b. The Fire Department dated January 8, 2021
c. The Water Resources Engineer, dated January
11, 2021
d. The Parks & Recreation Department, dated
January 20, 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
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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 . The Planning Commission would be meeting next on
and Economic
Monday, May 10, 2021 noting the group would be
Development discussing the Arbor Lakes Business Park, a 169 unit senior
Items development near the hospital and an amendment to the
Village at Arbor Lakes Apartments.
Report on Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Ashfeld updated the
Council regarding the following:
Upcoming
Engineering • The Engineering Department was working on receiving bids
Items for the street reconstruction project.
Staff discussed the sanitary sewer lining project the city
would be completing this year, noting staff had pursued a
grant from the Met Council in the amount of $ 100, 000 to
assist with this project.
Xcel Energy was working to bury power lines along Rice
Lake Road.
Heidi Nelson, Ms. Nelson explained that the Council has her Monday report if
City
there are any questions. She reported the Minnesota Play Cafe
Administrator would be holding a grand opening on Friday, May 7, 2021 at
2: 00 She indicated the Council would be holding a
p. m.
worksession meeting prior to the City Council meeting on
Monday, May 17, 2021. She then discussed a proposal staff had
received from Primacy Strategy Group and the lobbying efforts
they could provide to the City of Maple Grove.
Councilmember Hanson stated she was a bit concerned about
the price for these services and recommended staff work to
negotiated the price down. She indicated she wanted more proof
as to the benefit of working with this organization.
Councilmember Leith reported Primacy Strategy Group was the
same group as Lockridge Grindal. Ms. Nelson stated this was
the case.
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Councilmember Leith commented it would be nice to have
more information about the successful work this organization
has conducted.
Councilmember Barnett agreed and discussed how the needs of
Maple Grove differed from the other communities in the I- 94
Coalition.
Items Added Councilmember Barnett reported the Lions Club would be
to the Agenda hosting a 5K, IOK and half marathon at the Maple Grove High
School on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
Councilmember Jaeger encouraged residents to take advantage
of the curb side pickup beginning on Monday, May 17, 2021.
Councilmember Jaeger stated the yard waste site was now open.
Councilmember Jaeger indicated the farmer' s market would be
held outdoors again on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Adjournment Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded
by
Councilmember Barnett, to adjourn to the regular City
Council meeting May 17, 2021 at 7: 30 p. m. Upon call of
on
the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no
nays. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9: 03 p.m. by Mayor Steffenson.
Respectfully submitted,
f
Heidi Nelson
City Administrator
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