City Council
Regular MeetingMaple Grove, MN · January 3, 2022
Minutes
Maple Grove City Council
meeting minutes
January 3, 2022
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 January 3,
2022 at the Maple Grove Government Center/Public Safety
Facility, Hennepin County, Minnesota. 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;
Ken Ashfeld, Public Works Director/City Engineer; and Justin
Templin, City Attorney.
Mayor Steffenson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Presentation Mayor Steffenson welcomed Maple Grove Boy Scout Troop
of colors #584 as they presented the colors and led the city in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Invocation Ronur Murali Bhattar, Chief Priest representing the Hindu
Temple, provided an opening message for the City Council. He
commended the city on how they have managed the COVID-19
pandemic. He thanked city representatives for visiting the
Temple during special events and prayed peace over the
community.
Comments by Mayor Steffenson stated 2021 was both a challenging and
the Mayor and exciting year at the same time. He explained he was proud of
the fact the city came through 2021 strong and that many new
City Council
developments were beginning in the community. He
on the "State commented further on the developments that were occurring
of the City" which included Upsher Smith and stated he was proud of the
growth in Maple Grove. He stated the City Council has worked
hard to keep taxes low during these difficult times. He was
proud of the fact Maple Grove was one of the best places to live
in the United States. He discussed how further expansion of the
hospital would positively impact the community. He discussed
the work that was needed on the Community Center in order to
enhance this amenity for Maple Grove residents.
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Councilmember Jaeger stated 2021 was a unique year. She
indicated it was with her head bowed she reflected on what has
been lost but noted she was also looking forward. She
explained the city received additional funding which would
allow for the completion of TH610. She thanked Mayor
Steffenson for the hours he spent in Washington testifying and
advocating for funding for this project. She noted 2021 brought
more senior and affordable housing to Maple Grove. She
discussed how the City Council had worked to keep spending
down and taxes low for the residents of Maple Grove. She
reported Maple Grove was a star city and she congratulated the
city for winning first place during National Night Out. She
thanked the police, fire, public works and park employees for all
they do to keep this vibrant community a tremendous place to
live, work and play. She thanked City Administrator Nelson and
all of the directors for their efforts during the COVID-19
outbreak. She thanked all of the commission and board
members for their service to the community. She wished
everyone a prosperous and blessed year in 2022.
Councilmember Leith thanked staff for their timely and
professional responses to the residents of Maple Grove in 2021.
He noted the past year brought many challenges while dealing
with COVID-19 and he appreciated how the city worked to
offer its usual services while helping local businesses that were
suffering. He stated it was nice to see Maple Grove Days,
National Night Out, Concert on the Lawn and the Angel of
Hope Service held in 2021. He commended Upsher Smith on
their expansion in the community. He reported he attended the
groundbreaking ceremony for the North Metro Range
expansion. He stated in looking ahead to 2022 he was proud of
the fact TH610 would be completed. He discussed the projects
that would be constructed in the coming year. He thanked the
residents of Maple Grove for making this community what it is.
He thanked the Mayor and Council for all of their efforts and
noted he looked forward to working with each of them in 2022.
Councilmember Hanson thanked the Mayor, her fellow
Councilmembers and city staff for all of their leadership on
behalf of the community over the past year. She stated even
during COVID the city did a great job providing its services to
the community. She explained she was proud of the fact the
North Metro Regional Public Safety Training Facility would be
expanding along with many businesses in the community. She
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appreciated the fact that the city's website had been updated and
made more user friendly. She discussed the long-time employee
retirements that occurred in 2021. She discussed the plans that
were being discussed to renovate the Community Center along
with Main Street, which were both 25 years old. She noted there
was new housing that was coming to the community, which
included affordable housing units and senior housing units. She
indicated there was a lot to look forward to in 2022.
Councilmember Barnett discussed how Maple Grove was full of
neighbors with purpose. She thanked these neighbors, churches
and organizations for stepping up and helping the community
during the pandemic. She discussed the numerous ways people
gathered and helped their community in 2021. She thanked the
community for holding over 187 parties for National Night Out.
She appreciated how Maple Grove was a community that helped
others, in order to make everyone feel included. She stated she
was very proud to call Maple Grove her home.
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
following:
the agenda
Item amended to the agenda
None
Item amended to the consent agenda
30. Establish storm water utility fund Resolution No. 22-004
Item added to the agenda
None
Item removed from the consent agenda for discussion
3T. Project No. 22-07 receiving feasibility report and ordering
project Resolution No. 22-023
Consent items The following consent items were presented for Council's
approval:
MINUTES
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A. Work session meeting- December 20, 2022
Regular meeting- December 20, 2022
HUMAN RESOURCES ITEMS
B. Recruitment approval for assistant building official
Motion to authorize staff to begin the recruitment process for
the newly created assistant building official position in the
Building Inspections Department.
C. Recruitment approval for executive assistant to the city
administrator
Motion to authorize staff to begin the recruitment process for
the executive assistant to the city administrator position in the
Administration Department.
D. Recruitment approval for human resources technician
Motion to authorize staff to begin the recruitment process for
the newly created human resources technician position in the
Human Resources Department.
E. Recruitment approval for intermediate equipment operator
and subsequent vacancy
Motion to authorize staff to begin the recruitment process for
the vacant intermediate equipment operator and subsequent
vacancy in the Public Works Department due to the passing of
Andrew Sandahl on December 19, 2021.
F. Recruitment approval for light equipment operator
Motion to authorize staff to begin the recruitment process for
the newly created light equipment operator position in the
Public Works Department.
G. Recruitment approval for police officer
Motion to authorize staff to begin the recruitment process for
the newly created police officer position in the Police
Department.
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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
H. Appointment to Arbor Committee
Motion to approve the appointment of Jake Wanek to the Arbor
Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024.
I. Crocus Grove Planned Unit Development concept stage
plan, development stage plan, preliminary plat, rezoning and
administrative lot division
Motion to table the application at the request of the applicant.
J. Designating 6290-7700 Lawndale Lane and 7700-9500
Dunkirk Lane as Maple Grove Parkway
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 22-01 approving designating
6200 through 7700 Lawndale Lane and 7700 through 9500
Dunkirk Lane as Maple Grove Parkway.
Motion to adopt summary Ordinance No. 22-01 to reduce
publication costs.
K. Evanswood Hill and Radintz administrative lot division
Motion to approve the requested administrative lot division of
parcel PID No. 06-119-22-44- 0001.
L. Non-profit funding allocation for the Lion's Club
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-009 authorizing
disbursement of $60,000 of the city's charitable gambling funds
to the Lion's Club for the purpose of reimbursement for losses
associated with the 2021 Concert on the Lawn community
festival.
M. Tricare Senior Housing Planned Unit Development concept
stage plan amendment
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22- 008 approving the Tricare
Senior Housing PUD concept stage plan amendment.
ENGINEERING ITEMS
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N. Edgewater on Cook Lake, Project No. 18-23 - re-
advertisement for bids Resolution No. 22-005
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-005 authorizing re-
advertisement for bids for Edgewater on Cook Lake Project No.
18-23 in 2022.
0. Establish storm water utility fund Resolution No. 22-004
Motion to approve Resolution No. 22-004 establishing a Storm
Water Utility Fund.
P. Evanswood - establish project, order and receive feasibility
report, establish public hearing Resolution No. 22-006
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-006 establishing Evanswood
Project No. 21-10, receiving surety, ordering feasibility report,
receiving feasibility report and establishing public hearing.
Q. Project No. 2021-02 - Final Acceptance
Motion to approve the final acceptance of Wintergreen,
Woodland Ponds & Energy Hills Street Reconstruction, Project
No. 2021-02 completed by GMH Asphalt Corporation subject
to the warranty provisions of the contract and statutory law.
R. Project No. 22-05 receiving feasibility report and ordering
project Resolution No. 22-021
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-021 receiving the feasibility
report, ordering Project No. 22-05 Rosemary Woods Water
Quality Pond Maintenance, receiving quotes and awarding
contract.
S. Project No. 22-06 receiving feasibility report and ordering
project Resolution No. 22-022
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-022 accepting the feasibility
report, ordering Project No. 22-06 Deerfield Park Water Quality
Pond Maintenance, receiving quotes, and awarding contract.
T. Project No. 22-07 receiving feasibility report and ordering
project Resolution No. 22-023
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This item was removed by Mayor Steffenson for discussion.
U. Sureties
Motion to approve the surety actions as identified within the
staff report.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
V. Appointments to various organizations and positions
Motion to appoint representatives as shown below to the
following organizations and positions:
1. League of Minnesota Cities
Delegate - Mayor Steffenson
Alternate - Heidi Nelson
2. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications
Commission
Representatives - Councilmember Phil Leith and Al
Madsen
3. Northwest Community Television Board of Directors
Representatives - Councilmember Phil Leith and Al
Madsen
4. Maple Grove Tree Inspector
Joe Bennett, Street Supervisor
5. Maple Grove Weed Inspector
Mayor Steffenson
6. Maple Grove Assistant Weed Inspector
Joe Bennett, Street Supervisor
7. Suburban Transit Association
Delegate - Mike Opatz
Alternate - Councilmember Kristy Barnett
8. Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission
Commissioner - Maple Grove Resident Joe Trainor
Alternate Dan Riggs Technical Advisor - Public
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Works Director/City Engineer Ken Ashfeld and Water
Resources Engineer Derek Asche
9. Municipal Legislative Commission
Delegate- Mayor Steffenson
Delegate - City Administrator Heidi Nelson
10. Maple Grove Tourism
Delegate - Economic Development Manager Brett
Angell (interim pending regular board appointment)
Alternate CED Director Joe Hogeboom (interim
pending regular board appointment)
11. West Mississippi and Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission
Commissioner Councilmember Karen Jaeger
Alternate Commissioner Terry Muller
Technical Advisor- Ken Ashfeld and Derek Asche
12. Maple Grove Firefighters Relief Association
Representatives - Mayor Steffenson and Finance
Director Greg Sticha
13. Policy Advisory Committee for Dayton River
Crossing Study
Representative - Councilmember Judy Hanson
14. Bottineau Light Rail Transit Corridor Management
Committee
Representatives - Mayor Steffenson and Transit
Administrator Mike Opatz
15. Center for Innovation and the Arts (CITA)
Representatives Councilmember Kristy Barnett and
Superintendent of Recreation Aimee Peterson
W. Appointment of city attorney and prosecuting attorney
Motion to appoint Mr. Justin Templin, of the firm Hoff Barry
P.A. as city attorney effective January 1, 2022.
Motion to appoint Mr. Steven Tallen, of the firm Tallen and
Baertschi, as city prosecuting attorney effective January 1, 2022.
With prosecution services transitioning to in-house midyear in
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2022, Tallen & Baertschi will remain prosecuting attorneys until
at least May 31, 2022, with an extension of service available if
needed.
X. City Council liaison appointments
Motion to appoint Councilmembers to the positions below:
1. Liaison to Planning Commission - Councilmember
Jaeger
2. Liaison to Park Board- Councilmember Leith
3. Liaison to Lake Quality Commission - Councilmember
Jaeger
4. Liaison to Arbor Committee - Councilmember Hanson
5. Liaison to Community Center Owners' Team - Mayor
Steffenson and Councilmember Leith
Y. Designating council secretary
Staff recommends:
1. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-010 designating Minute
Maker Secretarial, Inc. as council secretary for 2022.
2. Approve addendum to Recording Secretary Service
Agreement
Z. Official newspaper designation
Motion to designate the Osseo-Maple Grove Press as the
official city newspaper for 2022.
AA. Reappointments to city boards and commissions
Motion to approve the following reappointments to city boards
and commissions for members whose terms expired on
December 31, 2021.
• Arbor Committee: Bob Henke, Cody Lensing, and Mary
Parenteau
• Lake Quality Commission (one vacancy): Rebecca
Fahrenbruch, Steven Lane (Cedar Island), and Sharon
Martin Kotula (Edward)
• Park Board: Ken Helvey, Debra Syhre
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• Planning Commission: Lorie Klein, and Craig Lamothe
• Transit Commission: Teri Anderson
BB. Findings of fact on Benihana National Corporation dba
Benihana Resolution No. 22-011
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-011 making findings,
conclusion, and decision imposing a civil penalty of $2,000 and
a two (2) day suspension on Benihana National Corporation dba
Benihana, 11840 Fountains Way N, Maple Grove, Minnesota.
CC. Findings of fact on Rochoas LLC dba El Rodeo Mexican
Restaurant Resolution No. 22-012
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-012 making findings,
conclusion, and decision imposing a civil penalty of $2,000 and
a two (2) day suspension on Rochoas LLC dba El Rodeo
Mexican Restaurant, 13572 80th Circle N, Maple Grove,
Minnesota.
DD. Findings of fact on HINW LLC dba Holiday Inn Maple
Grove Resolution No. 22-013
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-013 making findings,
conclusion, and decision imposing a civil penalty of $2,000 and
a two (2) day suspension on HINW LLC dba Holiday Inn Maple
Grove, 11801 Fountains WayN, Maple Grove, Minnesota.
EE. Findings of fact on Hy-Vee, Inc. dba Hy-Vee Market
Grille Express Resolution No. 22-014
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-014 making findings,
conclusion, and decision imposing a civil penalty of $2,000 and
a five (5) day suspension on Hy-Vee, Inc. dba Hy-Vee Market
Grille Express, 18755 70th Way N, Maple Grove, Minnesota.
FF. Findings of fact on Lookout Supper Club Inc. dba
Lookout Supper Club Resolution No. 22-015
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-015 making findings,
conclusion, and decision imposing a civil penalty of $2,000 and
a two (2) day suspension on Lookout Supper Club Inc. dba
Lookout Supper Club, 8672 Pineview Lane N, Maple Grove,
Minnesota.
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GG. Findings of fact on GMRI Inc. dba Olive Garden
Resolution No. 22-016
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-016 making findings,
conclusion, and decision imposing a civil penalty of $2,000 and
a five (5) day suspension on GMRI Inc. dba Olive Garden,
12520 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove, Minnesota.
HH. Findings of fact on OMNI Brewing Company LLC dba
OMNI Brewing Company Resolution No. 22-017
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-017 making findings,
conclusion, and decision imposing a civil penalty of $2,000 and
a two (2) day suspension on OMNI Brewing Company LLC dba
OMNI Brewing Company, 9462 Deerwood Lane N, Maple
Grove, Minnesota.
IL Findings of fact on P.F. Changs China Bistro Inc. dba P.F.
Changs China Bistro Resolution No. 22-018
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-018 making findings,
conclusion, and decision imposing a civil penalty of $2,000 and
a two (2) day suspension on P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. dba
P.F. Chang's China Bistro, 12071 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple
Grove, Minnesota.
JJ. Findings of fact on Ortiz 5 LLC dba Riviera Maya Cantina
and Restaurant Resolution No. 22-019
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-019 making findings,
conclusion, and decision imposing a civil penalty of $2,000 and
a two (2) day suspension on Ortiz 5 LLC dba Riviera Maya
Cantina and Restaurant, 7904 Main Street N, Maple Grove,
Minnesota.
KK. Findings of fact on Rush Creek Golf Club LLC dba Rush
Creek Golf Club Resolution No. 22-020
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-020 making findings,
conclusion, and decision imposing a civil penalty of $2,000 and
a two (2) day suspension on Rush Creek Golf Club LLC dba
Rush Creek Golf Club, 7801 Co Rd 101, Maple Grove,
Minnesota.
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LL. Authorizing solicitation and acceptance of donations for
the Maple Grove Police Department crime prevention
program
Motion to approve Resolution No. 22-001 authorizing
solicitation and acceptance of donations for the Maple Grove
Police Department crime prevention program.
MM. Authorizing solicitation and acceptance of donations for
the Maple Grove Police Department DARE program
Motion to approve Resolution No. 22-002 authorizing
solicitation and acceptance of donations for the Maple Grove
Police Department D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance
Education) program.
NN. Authorizing solicitation and acceptance of donations for
the Maple Grove Police Department K-9 program
Motion to approve Resolution No. 22-003 authorizing
solicitation and acceptance of donations for the Maple Grove
Police Department K-9 program.
00. Designation of Electronic Transaction Policy
Motion to authorize the finance director and other finance staff
to make electronic funds transfers as designated in the city's
Electronic Transaction Policy in accordance with Minnesota
Statute§ 471.383.
PP. Approve designation of official depositories
Motion to authorize the finance director to designate
depositories and make investments, as authorized by Minnesota
Statute § 118A.01 to 118A.06. The following will be the
designations of official depositories for city funds.
• Checking accounts for city, payroll, utility billing, credit
cards, Woodland Mounds, Park Board, scattered site homes
and Sunshine Fund- U.S. Bank
• Purchasing card - U.S. Bank
• Credit card processing - Chase Paymentech, Invoice Cloud
(utility billing, building), Card Connect (park & rec)
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• Investments - U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, RBC Capital
Markets, Nuveen Asset Management, Galliard Capital
Management, and Pavilion Advisory Group
QQ. Approve request for proposal for Municipal Financial
Advisory Services
Approve RFP for Municipal Financial Advisory Services.
RR. Consideration to not waive monetary limits on municipal
tort liability coverage
Motion to not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort
liability established by Minnesota Statutes $ 466.04.
SS. Approve claims
Motion to approve claims totaling$ 1,610,644.48.
Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by
Councilmember Jaeger, to approve the consent items as
amended, removing item 3T (Project No. 22-07 receiving
feasibility report and ordering project Resolution No. 22-
023). 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 pulled
Regarding Item 3T (Project No. 22-07 receiving feasibility
from the report and ordering project Resolution No. 22-023), Mayor
agenda Steffenson requested further information from staff on this item.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Ashfeld explained this
project would approve work on the Woodland Ponds
stormwater pond south of 89° Avenue and East of Forestview
Lane. He noted this pond had been the topic of discussion
during the recent street reconstruction project and associated
public hearing. He reported this pond has been on the city's
radar as needing some dredging. Staff recommended the
Council receive the feasibility study and authorize a contract in
the amount of $92,221 to New Look Contracting.
Motion by Mayor Steffenson, seconded by Councilmember
Hanson, to adopt Resolution No. 22-023 accepting the
feasibility report, ordering Project No. 22-07 Woodland
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Ponds Water Quality Pond Maintenance, receiving quotes,
and awarding contract. Upon call of the motion by Mayor
Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion
carried.
Special
business
Open forum Joy Schwarz, 8715 Forest View Lane N, commended the city
for their efforts on the Forestview Lane. She discussed the
ponding work that would be done and questioned who would be
responsible for repairing the driveways and grass after many
large trucks are brought into her neighborhood for the pond
dredging. Public Works Director/City Engineer Ashfeld
explained the bid proposal includes restoration work associated
with the pond work. He noted only one area would be used for
access across Forestview Lane.
Ms. Schwarz questioned if the contractor would be responsible
for the replacement of trees or shrubs that are lost. Public Works
Director/City Engineer Ashfeld reported restoration work was
included in the contract.
Ms. Schwarz requested this information be forwarded to the
Woodland Ponds Board from the city offices. Public Works
Director/City Engineer Ashfeld reported staff would be
completing this task later this week.
2022 City Administrator Nelson explained as we look ahead to the
legislative 2022 legislative session, staff has prepared a 2022 legislative
agenda for the City Council's consideration. The priority
agenda and
continues to be financing options for an eventual expansion and
authorization renovation of the Maple Grove Community Center. Also
to enter into included are supporting position statements for initiatives that
legislative are represented by member organizations for issues that have
services directly affected Maple Grove by either the presence or absence
agreement for of legislation. Staff reviewed the list of priorities with the
Council noting the list is intended to identify priority issues;
the 2022 thus it is not all inclusive oflegislative issues that municipalities
legislative face. Staff recommends continuing with Lockridge Grindal
session Nauen P.L.L.P. for consulting services for monitoring,
reporting, and lobbying related to state legislative and
administrative matters, particularly those impacting Maple
Grove. The cost for the agreement with Lockridge Grindal
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Nauen is proposed to increase by $4,000 to $40,000 annually.
This is the first proposed increase for this agreement smce
beginning our relationship with Lockridge in 2019.
Motion by Mayor Steffenson, seconded by Councilmember
Barnett, to adopt the 2022 legislative agenda as presented.
Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were
five ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by
Councilmember Leith, to approve authorizing the mayor to
execute a legislative services agreement in the amount of
$40,000 with Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. for 2022.
Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were
five ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Community
and economic
development
items
Report on Community and Economic Development Director Hogeboom
upcoming updated the Council regarding the following:
community • The Planning Commission would be meeting on Monday,
and economic January 10 and would be reviewing a residential variance,
development and a PetSuites on Upland Lane.
items
• The Arbor Committee would be meeting on Thursday,
January 13 at 7:00 p.m.
• The Cub Wine & Spirits would be holding a grand opening
on Wednesday, February 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Engineering-
public works
items
Main Street Assistant City Engineer Hale requested the Council approve
Rehabilitation plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for
the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. He discussed the
Project No.
timeline for the project in detail with the Council and reported a
19-10 representative from WSB was in attendance to review the plans.
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Approve plans Jeff Fullner, WSB & Associates, reviewed the final plans and
and authorize described the improvements that would be completed within the
Main Street project area with the Council. The planters, tree
ad for bids
plantings and pedestrian improvements that would be completed
were further discussed. It was noted a maple leaf would be
Resolution No.
stamped in the middle of the intersections. The site amenities
22-007 were reviewed and it was noted the benches and street lighting
would be reused.
Councilmember Jaeger asked if the maple leaves would be
constructed out of pavers. Mr. Fullner explained the maple
leaves would be constructed from a stamped bituminous
pavement.
Councilmember Jaeger questioned how this pavement would
stand up to salt and winter conditions. Assistant City Engineer
Hale reported this material was chosen because the inlays would
be flush with the pavement that would not create nooks and
crannies for salt to sit in.
Councilmember Barnett questioned why the light peach color
was selected for the pedestrian crossings. Mr. Fullner explained
these were truncated domes that were required at pedestrian
crossings per ADA. He noted these could be changed to yellow
or a rust color. Assistant City Engineer Hale reported the
truncated domes had to be a color that stood out from the
sidewalk and roadway.
Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by
Councilmember Hanson, to adopt Resolution No. 22-007
approving plans and specifications for Main Street
Rehabilitation Project No. 19-10 and authorizing
advertisement for bids. 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 had no report
for the City Council.
upcoming
engineering
items
Administration
items
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Report on City Administrator Nelson explained that the Council has her
upcoming Monday report if there are any questions. She reported the
Council would be holding a City Council and work session
administration
meeting on Monday, January 18. The work session meeting is a
items joint meeting with the Park Board to discuss updates on the
Community Center project and communication plan. The
Council will then meet with the Historical Society regarding the
report on Historical Societies. She commented further on a
policy staff was drafting regarding COVID-19 vaccination
requirements.
Items added to Don Walsh, President of the Lions Club, thanked the City
the agenda Council for the recent gift and support to assist with putting on
another concert in 2022.
Councilmember Jaeger encouraged residents to check the
batteries in their smoke detectors. She noted seniors could call
the Fire Department and have their detectors checked for free.
Councilmember Jaeger reported the farmers market was done
now until March 2022.
Councilmember Jaeger encouraged residents to visit Central
Park in order to take advantage of the skate loop.
Councilmember Jaeger invited residents to participate in the 55
Alive driving class in order to reduce their auto insurance.
Adjournment Motion by Councilmember Leith, seconded by
Councilmember Hanson, to adjourn to the regular City
Council meeting on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 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 8:31 p.m. by Mayor Steffenson.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Nelson
City Administrator
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