What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
Uhde variance/lot split (6080 Gypsy Valley Road)
The council did not decide the Uhde lot split at this meeting; instead it voted to delay consideration until the September regular meeting.
Agenda: 4.a. Motions: M2. Speakers: Pilon, Rainville.
Clemmer variance for pole shed setback (18321 183rd Ave NW)
The council denied the Clemmer variance request based on the planner’s findings of fact, after discussing factors including the building inspector’s footing inspection and variance criteria; Bettinger was the only no vote.
Agenda: 4.b. Motions: M3. Speakers: Rainville, Pilon, Bettinger.
Greenwaldt 3-lot minor subdivision (8301 181st Avenue NW)
The council approved the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve the Greenwaldt 3-lot minor subdivision, and amended the motion so approval was contingent on review and approval by Anoka County.
Agenda: 4.c. Motions: M4. Speakers: Breyen, Rainville.
Uhde temporary habitation permit (camper during construction)
The council unanimously adopted Resolution 18-28 to approve a temporary habitation permit allowing occupancy of a 42-foot camper while the single-family home is completed, with conditions including a $250 fee and a $2,500 security deposit (per the resolution in the packet).
Agenda: 4.d. Motions: M5. Speakers: Rainville, Bettinger.
Road and bridge repairs (culverts, ditch work, Water Crest/Bison, Iguana)
The council adopted Resolution 18-29 approving Paris Companys’ quote for culvert replacement and ditch work after discussing scope and the differences between quotes. It also adopted Resolution 2018-30 for Water Crest and Bison, but amended the motion direction to proceed with milling this year and obtain new milling quotes, with possible bituminous and assessment next year. For heaved culverts on Iguana, the council directed work with the DTB quote to replace and insulate the culvert and to coordinate with downstream landowners about cleaning the ditch.
Agenda: 5.a, 5.b, 5.c. Motions: M6, M7, M8. Speakers: Breyen, Bettinger, Rainville.
Consent agenda approvals (minutes, claims, GovOffice credit card processing, URRWMO feedback, auditor, Koch bond cancellation, Lions 5K logistics)
The council approved the full consent agenda, including minutes, claims #858 through #912, the GovOffice credit-card-processing contract, authorization for Council Member Bettinger to provide feedback to URRWMO, the city auditor contract with Michael W. Pofahl, cancellation of the Koch Pipeline bond, and approvals related to the Nowthen Lions 5K route and firefighter medical coverage; the motion included corrections to prior minutes (Iguana not Ferret) and clarified that one to two firefighters were authorized for the 5K run.
Agenda: 6. Motions: M9. Speakers: Breyen, Rainville.
URRWMO 2019 budget and 10-year workplan; alternate board member appointment
Chuck Schwartz presented URRWMO’s 2019 budget and 10-year plan, leading to discussion that included concern over an administration budget proposed to increase from $22,000 to $38,000 and the need for the City to communicate water-quality projects. The council then unanimously appointed Breyen as the City’s alternate to the URRWMO Board.
Agenda: 7.a. Motions: M10. Speakers: Chuck Schwartz, Pilon, Rainville, Breyen, Bettinger.
County Road 22 / County Road 66 intersection safety improvements letter
The council voted to send Anoka County a letter of support for proposed safety improvements at the County Road 22 and County Road 66 intersection, with the condition that the City can participate in selecting improvement options if funding becomes available.
Agenda: 8. Motions: M11. Speakers: Breyen, Rainville.
Recycling Day flyer content
The council briefly discussed the recycling day flyer; the mayor wanted prices included and the council wanted the coupon clarified as usable anytime.
Agenda: 8. Speakers: Pilon.