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03-16-1998 CC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1998 Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Aisc Present: Mayor Duitsman, Councilmembers Diet-z, Thompson, Farber, and Holmgren None Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk; Lori Johnson, Assistant City Administrator; Terry Maurer, City Engineer; Steve Ach, City Planner; Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Director; Mick Stoffers, Librarian; Suzanne Kostanshek, Senior Citizen Coordinator; Rich Czech, Ice Arena Manager; Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator Tom Mesich, Planning Commission Representative Call Meeting To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mayor Duitsman. Consider A.qenda The following was added to the agenda: 4.0. Lake Orono Update COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE 3/16/98 COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Consider Consent Agenda COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS: 3.1, 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.5a. CHECK REGISTER - APPROVED 3/2/98 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APPROVED RESOLUTION 98-21 APPROVING PREMISES PERMIT RENEWAL FOR ELK RIVER YOUTH HOCKEY TO OPERATE CHARITABLE GAMBLING AT DICKS RIVERFRONT BAR - APPROVED CITY OF ELK RIVER REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM R1C TO BP (AREA #3), PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. ZC 98-4 - POSTPONED TO 5/18/98 REQUEST BY CUB FOODS FOR TEMPORARY GREENHOUSE, CASE NO. GP 98- 2 - APPROVED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REAPPORTIONMENT FOR ELK RUN, OUTLOT A/PARK KNOLL - APPROVED Elk River City Council Meeting March 16, 1998 Page 2 3.6. MOTION TO ACCEPT JON ANDERSON'S RESIGNATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION - APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH SCHUSTER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO COMPLETE JON ANDERSON'S TERM EXPIRING ON 12/31/98 - APPROVED 4.0. Lake Orono Update Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf updated the Council on the need for an individual permit from the Army Corps of Engineers for the Lake Orono dredging pro]eot. He indicated that an archeological survey is required and will cost about $1,000-$2,000. He further stated that this survey must be made part of the lake pro]eot. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR AN ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE LAKE ORONO DREDGING PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. 4.1. Community Recreation Update Community Recreation Director Jeff Asfahl updated the Council on recent Community Recreation activities. 4.2. Utilities Commission Update Utilities Commission member John Dietz updated the Council on recent Utilities Commission discussions and activities. 4.3. Boys and Girls Club Update Daryl Thompson updated the Council on the site preparations and fundraising projects that are taking place. 4.4. GFOA 1996 Finance Award Mayor Duitsman thanked Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director Lori Johnson for her work in obtaining a Cedificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Repoding for the 1996 Fiscal Year. Lori Johnson indicated that the achievement could not have been attained without the full support and work of her depadment. 4.5. Consider Request for Contribution to Rivers of Hope Or.clanization The City Council reviewed the request for a donation or an agreement for services from the Rivers of Hope organization. Councilmember Farber stated that the Rivers of Hope organization is a worthwhile organization that will help stop the cycle of violence in the community. He indicated his support of the city contribution to this organization. Councilmember Thompson indicated that he would rather have a yearly amount set in the city budget to donate to this program. He further indicated Elk River City Council Meeting March 16, 1998 Page 3 that he felt social programs are the responsibility of the county and the state, and the city has other responsibilities including park and recreation. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF $5,000 TO THE RIVERS OF HOPE ORGANIZATION WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE DONATION BE USED FOR PROGRAMS THAT ONLY BENEFIT THE CITIZENS OF ELK RIVER AND THAT THE FUNDS ARE USED MAINLY FOR THE YOUTH INITIATIVES PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that he felt the city was within state guidelines by specifying how the funds should be used. THE MOTION FAILED 2-3. Mayor Duitsman, and Councilmembers Thompson and Dietz opposed. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND FINANCE DIRECTOR TO CONSIDER A DOLLAR AMOUNT THAT COULD BE ADDED TO THE CITY BUDGET ON A YEARLY BASIS TO DONATE TO THIS ORGANIZATION BEGINNING IN 1999. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Father opposed. 4.6, Consider Feasibility Study for Heatinq, Ventilation, and Air Conditionin.q Improvements at the Elk River Ice Arena Arena Manager Rich Czech requested that the city authorize contracting with Consulting Engineers Nelson/Rudie and Associates, Inc. to conduct a feasibility study to determine what steps need to be taken to relieve the arena of the problems relating to dehumidification, ventilation, and heating. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACTING WITH NELSON/RUDIE AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,200. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.7. 4.8. 4.9. Consider Meetin.q Date for Joint Meetinq with School District 728 School Board The Council indicated that it was agreeable to meet jointly with the School Board on April 6, lC2C28, at 7 p.m., following regular city business. Library Annual Report Librarian Mick Stoffers presented the Elk River Public Library lC2C27 Annual Report. Senior Citizen Annual Report Senior Citizen Coordinator Sue Kostanshek presented the lC2C27 Elk River Senior Center Annual Report. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. Elk River City Council Meeting March 16, 1998 Page 4 6.1. 6.2. Guardian An,clels Request for Variance~ Case No. V 97-21 City Planner Steve Ach indicated that Guardian Angels of Elk River is requesting a variance to the maximum allowable impervious surface coverage of 25 percent as set forth in the shoreland district. Steve Ach indicated that Guardian Angels has attempted to make the project conform more to the shoreland ordinance by reducing the variance request to 35 percent allowable impervious surface coverage Jn both Tiers 2 and 3. He fudher indicated that the Planning Commission had previously approved a variance of 30 percent. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY GUARDIAN ANGELS OF ELK RIVER TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE COVERAGE IN TIERS 2 AND 3 OF 35 PERCENT BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: LITERAL ENFORCEMEN OF THE SHORELAND ORDINANCE IS DIFFICULT BECAUSE OF THE MIXED USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED FOR THIS SITE. THE PROPERTY HAS SOME UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS IN THAT IT IS BORDERED BY A STATE HIGHWAY (10) AND IS ENTIRELY WITHIN THE SHORELAND DISTRICT. THE VARYING SHORELAND ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS WHICH APPLY TO THE PROPERTY. OTHER EXISTING COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH ARE SANDWICHED BETWEEN STATE HIGHWAY 10 AND LAKE ORONO HAVE RIGHTS THAT WOULD NOT BE ENJOYED BY GUARDIAN ANGELS IF A VARIANCE WAS NOT GRANTED. THE AMOUNT OF THE VARIANCE IS MINIMIZED BY CONSTRUCTING A MULTI- STORY BUILDING TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF IMPERVIOUS AREA. FURTHERMORE, THE IMPERVIOUS AREA WHICH EXCEEDS THIS ORDINANCE IS OCCURRING AS FAR AWAY FROM THE LAKE AS POSSIBLE. THE VARIANCE WILL NOT BE INJURIOUS OR ADVERSELY AFFECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF RESIDENTS. THE USE OF STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PONDS HAVE BEEN SIGNED ACCORDINGLY AND WILL TREAT THE RUNOFF PRIOR TO DISCHARGE INTO LAKE ORONO. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED O. Consider Resolution Authorizin,q Feasibility Study to Loop Water Main for Guardian Angels Project City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that Guardian Angels of Elk River is requesting a feasibility study to analyze the extension of lateral sanitary sewer and water to serve their Lake Orono development project. Terry Maurer stated that the owners of the Elk Motel have also indicated their interest in lateral sanitary sewer along with the water improvement. He further stated that the Park and Recreation Commission is requesting a trail be considered from the Elk River City Council Meeting March 16, 1998 Page 5 Guardian Angels site along Trunk Highway 10 easterly to Elk River Bowl. The feasibility study would consider all of these improvements. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 98-22 DECLARING THE ADEQUACY OF THE PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING THE PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE LATERAL SANITARY SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENT TO SERVE GUARDIAN ANGELS LAKE ORONO DEVELOPMENT OF 1998. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.3. Request for Conditional Use Permit by Paul Krause, Public Hearin.cl Case No. CU 97-28. City Planner Steve Ach indicated that Paul Krause is requesting a conditional use permit for the construction of a storage building at Pinewood Golf Course. Steve Ach indicated that the Planning Commission's main topic of discussion was the issue of stray golf balls striking adjacent residences. He indicated that hole #2 and hole #6 were identified as problem areas. He stated that to reduce the number of stray shots landing on adjacent residential lots, Mr. Krause has proposed to relocate the tee box for hole #2 and, if this does not work, he has agreed to install a net system. He further indicated that he has agreed to install a net system on hole #6. Steve Ach indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit for a storage building with eight stipulations. He stated that one of the stipulations was to address the problems associated from hole #2 and hole #6. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Judy Thompson, 14122 182nd Avenue NW, stated that moving the tee box would not alleviate the problem for hole #2. She suggested shortening the hole instead. She further indicated her concern about cars parking on the non- paved areas. Charlie Boerger, 14209 Yankton Street, indicated that he is not certain that the net proposed for hole #6 would alleviate all of the problems. He indicated that the net would have to be at least 25 feet high and several feet long. He further indicated that a net by the tee box would not alleviate the problem of balls overshooting the green and entering his yard. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM UNTIL APRIL 20, 1998, TO ALLOW STAFF TO FURTHER REVIEW THESE ISSUES. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.4. Request for Conditional Use Permit for Recreation Center, Public Hearin.q Case No. CU 98-8 City Planner Steve Ach indicated that the Community Recreation department and the City of Elk River have requested a conditional use permit to operate a non profit recreational facility at 600 Dodge Avenue, formerly known as the Elk Hills Restaurant. Steve Ach indicated that concerns were raised at the Planning Commission by Gary Santwire, representative of the neighboring business owners. Some of the concerns discussed were the need for outside supervision, Elk River City Council Meeting March 16. 1998 Page 6 lighting, noise, vandalism, litter, and trespassing. Jeff Asfahl updated the City Council on the proposal to use the facility as a youth center. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Mayor Duitsman indicated that he would prefer to table any action on this issue so the issue could be further discussed at a capital improvement meeting. There being no fudher comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. Gary Santwire, representative of six building owners on Dodge Avenue, indicated his concern that reasonable stipulations be considered when granting the conditional use permit. Gary Santwire further recommended that a decision on granting the conditional use permit be continued until there is a written agreement on the table to lease the facility. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO POSTPONE ACTION ON THIS ITEM TO THE APRIL 20, 1998, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.5. Royal Oaks Realty Request for Final Plat - Riverplace, Case No. P 97-1 $ City Planner Steve Ach indicated that Royal Oaks Realty has requested final plat approval for Riverplace which consists of 59 single family lots, one outlot, and a 1.8 acre park located north of US Highway 10 along Queen Avenue alignment. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO GRANT FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR ROYAL OAKS REALTY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. A representative of Royal Oaks Realty indicated that he concurred with all of the stipulations indicated in the memo with the exception of # 16 which requires the developer to provide the city with some form of security to ensure that the frontage road is built to an urban standard. He indicated that the road is a county road and he did not feel the developer should be responsible for rebuilding a county road. He requested that the Council not make a decision at this time and continue this item until April. Terry Maurer indicated that MnDOT recently turned the road over to the county and the county was supposed to turn the road over to the city, however this did not happen as of yet. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER WITHDREW HIS MOTION. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN WITHDREW HIS SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO APRIL 20, 1998. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.6. Dynamics Desiqn and Land Company Request for Final Plat - Windsor Woods - Case No. P 97-20 City Planner Steve Ach indicated that Dynamics Design and Land Company has requested final plat approval for Windsor Woods to subdivide approximately 71 acres into 22 two and one-half acre single family lots located approximately ~ Elk River City Council Meeting Page 7 March 16, 1998 mile east of County Road 1 and south of County Road 33. Steve Ach reviewed the staff report on this issue. COIJNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 98-23 GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR WINDSOR WOODS, CASE NO. P 97-20. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. 6.7. City of Elk River Request for Easement Vacation, Public Hearin.q Case No. EV 98-1 City Planner Steve Ach indicated that the City of Elk River is requesting to vacate an existing drainage and utility easement through a portion of Meadow Park subdivision. Steve Ach reviewed the staff report on this issue. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 98-24 VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS, CASE NO. EV 98-1. COIJNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.8. 6.10. 6.1t. 6.12. 6.13. City of Elk River Request for Land Use Plan Amendment from MR to LI IArea #7), Public Hearin.q Case No. LU 98-1 City of Elk River Request for Rezoninq from Rle to BP IArea #7), Public Hearin.q Case No. ZC 98-1 City of Elk River Request for Land Use Plan Amendment from MR to LI (Area #6), Public Hearin.q Case No. LU 98-2 City of Elk River Request for Rezonin.q from Rlc to BP (Area #6), Public Hearin.q Case No. ZC 98-2 City of Elk River Request for Land Use Plan Amendment from HB to LI (Area #5), Public Hearin.q Case No. LU 98-3 City of Elk River Request for Rezoninq from PUD to BP (Area #5), Public Hearin.q Case No. ZC 98-3 City Planner Steve Ach reviewed the following requests for Land Use Plan and Rezoning Amendments by the City of Elk River: A0 Amending the land use plan map of approximately 25 acres of property lying south and east of Elk Terrace Mobile Home Park and east of Highway 169 from HB (Highway Business) to LI (Light Industrial) (Area #5). Rezoning of the same property described above from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to BP (Business Park) (Area #5). Land use plan amendment of approximately 40 acres of property lying at the northeast corner of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks and Highway 169 from MR (Medium Density Residential) to LI (Light Industrial) (Area #6). D0 Rezoning of the 40 acres described above from Rlc (Single Family Residential) to BP (Business Park) (Area #6). Elk River City Council Meeting March 16, 1998 Page 8 Land use plan amendment of approximately 70 acres of property located along Burlington Northern Railroad tracks between 1 77th and 1 73rd, from MR (Medium Density Residential) to LI (Light Industrial) (Area #71. Rezoning of the 70 acres described above from Rle (Single Family Residential) fo BP (Business Park) (Area #7). Steve Ach stated that the request before the Council pertains to rezoning certain areas marked as Area 5, Area 6, and Area 7 to industrial or business park uses, consistent with the city's Strategic Plan. Steve Ach indicated that it has recently been suggested that consideration also be given to light industrial zoning in these areas. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Craig House, counsel for Mr. and Mrs. Brown, 10815 175th Avenue (Area #7), indicated that the Brown's have a desire to look at the impact a business park would have on their property. He stated that the Brown's have requested to postpone this issue to May 18, 1998, so as to study the impact this rezoning would have on their property. There being no comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. 6.8. City of Elk River Request for Land Use Plan Amendment from MR to LI (Area #7) City of Elk River Request for Rezonin.q from Rle to BP (Area #7) COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO POSTPONE THE CITY OF ELK RIVER'S REQUEST FOR LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM MR TO LI AND REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM R1E TO BP FOR AREA #7 TO MAY 18, 1998. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.10. City of Elk River Request for Land Use Plan Amendment from MR to LI (Area #6) COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 98-25 AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN FOR AREA #6 FROM MR (MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL) TO LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL). COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.11. City of Elk River Request for Rezonin.q from PUD to BP (Area #6) COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 98-7 REZONING AREA #6 FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO BUSINESS PARK. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.12. City of Elk River Request for Land Use Plan Amendment from HB to LI (Area #5) 6.13. City of Elk River Request for Rezonin.q from PUD to BP (Area #5) COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO DENY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER'S REQUEST FOR LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM HIGHWAY BUSINESS TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND THE REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO BUSINESS Elk River City Council Meeting Page 9 March 16, 1998 PARK FOR AREA 5. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.14. City of Elk River Request for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval, Public Hearin.q Case No. P 95-4 City Planner Steve Ach indicated that the City of Elk River is requesting preliminary and final plat approval to plat a three acre parcel into one commercial lot and one outlot located at the northwest corner of Highway 169 and 193~d Avenue. Steve Ach reviewed the staff report on this issue. He indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ELK RIVER ADDITION WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: FIELD VERIFY THE LOCATION OF THE ELECTRIC LINE ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE PLAT AND THE LOCATION OF THE GUIDE FOR THE UTILITY POLE LOCATED ON HOLT AVENUE NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 193RD AND ADJUST THE UTILITY EASEMENTS TO INCLUDE THEM IF NEEDED. 2. ACCESS TO THE LOT WILL BE FROM HOLT AVENUE ONLY. 3. THE EXISTING TREES SHALL BE PRESERVED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. PARK DEDICATION FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2000.00 PER ACRE BE PAID PRIOR TO RECORDING THE FINAL PLAT. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF .$826.10 PER ACRE BE PAID PRIOR TO RECORDING THE FINAL PLAT. PAYMENT OF WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING. THE PLAT BE RECONFIGURED TO INCLUDE AN OUTLOT B WHICH WOULD EXTEND SOUTH OF OULTOT A TO THE EXISTING PINE TREES. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 98-26 GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR ELK RIVER ADDITION. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.15. Consider Resolution Receivinq Feasibility Report and Orderin.q Public Hearinq for Boston Street Improvement COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 98-27 RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE BOSTON STREET IMPROVEMENT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Elk River City Council Meeting March 16, 1998 Page 10 6.16. Consider Resolution Receivin,q Feasibility Report and Orderin,q Public Hearin,q for Railroad Drive Improvement COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 98-28 RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE RAILROAD DRIVE IMPROVEMENT OF 1998. COIJNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.17. City En,qineer Verbal Update on Current Projects City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that there was no update to present to the Council at this time. 7. Other Business There was no other business. 8. Staff Updates There were no staff updates. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Duitsman adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sandra Thackeray // City Clerk ~'