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MINUTES REGULAR SAINT MICHAEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 11, 2003 Saint Michael Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Wayne Kessler; Council Members Thomas Hagerty, Joe Hagerty, Drew Scherber, and Cindy Weston; City Engineer Steve Bot; Attorney Nate Allen; City Administrator Robert Derus; Community Development Director Marc Weigle; and City Clerk Carol Beall. Also present was Engineer Roger Larson from MFRA. Mayor Kessler called the meeting to order, declaring a quorum present. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The Mayor welcomed those present, particularly the large number of students in attendance to learn about local government. The Mayor encouraged the students to ask any questions during the meeting. Set Agenda. Added to the agenda were a resolution for pull tabs at JR’s Pizza; a discussion on language for the Catholic Church of St. Michael Developers Agreement; and an informal request to get property into the City of St. Michael. Council Members Weston/T. Hagerty moved to approve the agenda as amended, with all voting aye. Citizen Input. No one asked to be recognized under Citizen Input. Consent Agenda. Council Members J. Hagerty/T. Hagerty moved to approve Consent Agenda regular Council meeting minutes of February 25, 2003, amended under Planning Commission Consent to correct “T.” Hagerty to “J.” Hagerty in the motion. All voted aye. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT . Consent Items: Council Members T. Hagerty/Scherber moved to approve the Final Plat for The Fields of St. Michael Fifth Addition, with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant enters into a Developer’s Agreement with the City. 2. The City Engineer and Building Official reviews and approves the construction plans that should be consistent with the final grading, drainage and utility plans submitted by Schoell and Madson, Inc., dated May 24, 2001. 3. A cash park dedication fee of $136,800 is paid to the City prior to the execution of the Development Agreement. 4. All conditions of the original approval of the Final Plat and PUD Plan for The Fields of St. Michael shall still apply. 5. The City Attorney shall review and approve the Homeowner Association documents. These documents are to be filed with the County at the applicant’s expense. 6. The applicant shall pay all required fees as found on the Exhibit B attached to the Development Agreement prior to execution of the Development Agreement and filing of the Final Plat. 7. All applicable local, county, state and federal regulations are adhered to. And the Preliminary Plat for Highlands of St. Michael Fourth Addition, with the following conditions: 1. The Final Plat shall reflect the proposed road called out as 48th Place Northeast to be renamed to 48th Street NE. 2. The Final Plat shall reflect that proposed 48th Street NE have a right-of-way of 50 feet. 3. The City Engineer reviews and approves the Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan and the Preliminary Street and Utility Plan. Bot’s letter to City Planner Mary Anderson, dated February 26, 2003, shall become a part of the approval. 4. A park dedication fee for 5 lots is paid according to the City’s per lot fee at the time of filing. The lot with the existing house will not be counted for park dedication. An additional tree shall be provided on Lot 1, Block 2 in the front yard facing to the east. CC – 03-11-03 - 2

5. The Final Plat must be approved by the City Council within 180 days of Preliminary Plat approval, or a request for extension made 14 days prior to the deadline. 6. The Applicant shall enter into a Development Agreement prior to filing of the Final Plat. 7. All applicable city, county, state and federal regulations shall be adhered to. 8. A drainage and utility easement shall be added along 50th Street NE. All voted aye. Discussion Items: Church Plat. Weigle reviewed with the Council the concern of the Catholic Church, which had been presented at the last Council meeting, concerning the total cost of assessments for infrastructure improvements relating to the project. Weigle reported staff has met with Church leadership and is now recommending language for the Developers Agreement to address the assessments for the infrastructure improvements for Frankfort Parkway, Cottonwood, Lamont and Edgewood. He reported initially the Church is proposing a project of a church building with parking and future school expansion. They have no current plans for a large portion of the parcel, and CommonBond has an agreement with the Church for another portion. The group took a second look at how it was being proposed to assess, and Weigle felt it was a good compromise. First, a cash payment of $351,648.00 was proposed after the first layer of blacktop is installed for Frankfort Parkway–east. For Frankfort Parkway–west, a delayed payment-in-lieu of assessment for 1,735 feet of Parkway and Cottonwood to be paid at such time that portion develops according to the City’s assessment rate in effect at the time of development (currently $86/foot or $149,210.00). The Council found this would be consistent with what has been done with other projects for parcels larger than ten acres in ag zoning, and the uses proposed are consistent with many of the goals and policies of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. It had been proposed that the City would agree to waive that assessment if the site is developed as a nursing home, senior assisted living, or workforce housing (as defined by MN Housing Finance Agency) or another “public purpose” use as determined by the Council at that time. On this proposal the Council discussed the interest in a nursing home or senior assisted living, but felt they did not want Workforce housing specifically included, since they would not know at this time what the precise proposal might be. This could always be considered at such time as a request might be received in the future. With the statement “or another ‘public purpose’ use as determined by the Council at that time,” the possibility would be covered. Church Administrator Jim Becker was present and indicated the church would not object to that change. The third proposal was for Edgewood – a cash payment of $179,568.28 in lieu of an assessment after the first layer of blacktop is installed on Frankfort Parkway. The fourth part of the proposal was for Credits for Outlots A through L, Lamont Avenue NE road easement, & Frankfort Parkway landscape easements in the amount of roughly $43,000.00, which was consistent with the amount paid for other similar easements. If the property were to be sold for housing, private or nonprofit, that did not meet the goals, at that time the assessment would be paid according to the assessment policy in place at that time. This proposal would result in an initial payment-in-lieu of assessment in the amount of $488,089.54. Administrator Becker thanked the City for its support. Council Members J. Hagerty/Weston moved to approve incorporating the proposed language into the Developers Agreement for the Catholic Church of St. Michael plat, with the elimination of “workforce housing.” All voted aye. Temporary Signage and Real Estate Signs. Community Development Director Weigle explained the language for amendment of the City’s ordinance regarding signage, which was forwarded from the Planning Commission. The Commission made some additional changes after the last meeting. Weigle explained the changes. Various current and future options were briefly discussed and questions answered. Council Member T. Hagerty/Mayor Kessler moved to adopt the language as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to direct the attorney to prepare the changes in ordinance form, as well as a summary ordinance for publication. All voted aye. CC – 03-11-03 - 3

Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Map/Zoning Map, Preliminary/Final Plat/CUP and Site Plan Review – New Elementary School. Community Development Director Marc Weigle briefed the Council on the proposal for the new elementary school, showing the location, current conditions and the properties that were being exchanged between the School District, and Hans Hagen Homes. He said the District, the City, and Hans Hagen Homes have been working for some time to make this function for all concerned. He explained the City would take ownership of Outlot A as a potential future fire hall location if the Naber Interchange occurs. Some of the elements of the site plan were pointed out, such as the loop bus route that would connect the middle school and the elementary school, the excellent parking to be provided, which will be an asset for athletic events, the number of fields provided and other amenities. There were six motions for the Council to consider for approval. The Council asked to discuss the Concept Plan for The Preserve Northwest before considering the school approval motions. Weigle explained Hans Hagen Homes had presented a concept plan for Outlots B, C and D of the School plat to the Planning Commission at their meeting on March 5. Minutes from that meeting were provided to the Council. Weigle introduced Tom McElveen, representing Hans Hagen Homes, who was present to show and discuss the proposals. Part of the area would be developed similar to existing development with town homes. A new concept for a portion of the area would be developed for detached single-family homes. One block would have a U-shaped street with an alleyway to eliminate all entrances from the Parkway. Weigle said the biggest concern at the Planning Commission was snow storage in the alleyway area; however, City Engineer Steve Bot had looked at the plan and discussed it with Public Works Supervisor Ed Haller, who felt it would not be a problem. In fact the ratio of snow to street meant it should be no more of a problem than any standard city street and perhaps less than a cul-de-sac. McElveen said the plan would be for detached single-family homes. The various elements of the plan were discussed, with the garages in back. In the long run it seemed this product was a good solution from both engineering and planning standpoints. A preliminary plat will probably come to the Planning Commission in April. The Council then returned to the Elementary School approvals. Council Members T. Hagerty/Weston moved approval to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map from Low Density Residential (LDR) and Medium Density Residential (MDR) to P/I Public and Institutional) for Lot 1, Block 1, contingent upon approval of the amendment to the Zoning Map. All voted aye. Council Members Weston/T. Hagerty moved approval to amend the Zoning Map for a portion of proposed Lot 1, Block 1 from R-3 Medium Density Residential to R-1 (Low Density Residential) contingent upon approval of the amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map. All voted aye. Council Members Scherber/J. Hagerty moved approval of the Preliminary Plat now known as ISD 885 Elementary School with the following conditions: 1. The plat name be revised agreeable to both ISD #885 and the City; 2. Right-of-way, Grading, Drainage and Utility plans will be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer; 3. The Amendments to the Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan Map be approved; 4. The applicant shall enter into a Developer’s Agreement prior to filing of the Final Plat; 5. ISD #885 shall agree within the development agreement to the 50th Street assessment; 6. ISD #885 shall make a payment in lieu of assessments for Frankfort Parkway in the amount of $332,390.02 at the time of recording the plat; 7. Outlot A will be deeded to the City in lieu of a portion of 50 th Street road assessments and sewer hook-up fees; 8. ISD #885 shall provide trail easements as necessary along 50th Street and Frankfort Parkway; CC – 03-11-03 - 4

9. ISD #885 shall provide permanent and temporary easements along the Middle School property and the new elementary school for construction purposes; and 10. The City is not requiring a park dedication fee for Lot 1, Block 1 in lieu of the significant number of ball fields being constructed on the property. Park dedication will be determined for Outlots B, C, and D at the time they are platted, in an amount consistent with the zoning ordinance at that time. All voted aye. Council Members Scherber/J. Hagerty moved approval of the Final Plat with the following conditions: 1. The Amendments to the Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan Map and Preliminary Plat be approved; 2. The Final Plat name shall be revised agreeable to both ISD #885 and the City; 3. Developer shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City prior to recording the Final Plat. The plat shall be recorded at Wright County at the expense of the applicant; 4. All fees, cash escrows and letters of credit required by the City within Exhibit B of the Developers Agreement and expenses incurred to date for the review of the plat shall be submitted to the City prior to recording the Final Plat; 5. The City Engineer must review and approve final grading, street, and utility plans prior to initiation of any site activities. Bot’s memo to City Planner Mary Anderson, dated February 26, 2003, shall become a part of the approval regarding the site and utility plan; 6. ISD shall agree within the development agreement to the 50th Street assessment; 7. ISD #885 shall make a payment in lieu of assessments for Frankfort Parkway in the amount of $332,390.02 at the time of recording of the plat; 8. Outlot A will be deeded to the City in lieu of a portion of 50th Street road assessments and sewer hook-up fees; 9. ISD #885 shall provide trail easements as necessary along 50th Street and Frankfort Parkway; 10. ISD #885 shall provide permanent and temporary easements along the Middle School property and the new elementary school for construction purposes; 11. The City is not requiring a park dedication fee for Lot 1, Block 1 in lieu of the significant number of ball fields being constructed on the property. Park dedication will be determined for Outlots B, C, and D at the time they are platted in an amount consistent with the zoning ordinance at that time; and 12. All city, county, state and federal regulations are adhered to. All voted aye. Council Members T. Hagerty/Weston moved approval of Resolution 03-11-03-05 for Conditional Use Permit 2003-01 that would allow for the construction of a new elementary school at the southwest corner of 50th Street NE and Frankfort Parkway in a Residential zoning district with the following conditions: 1. The amendments to the Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan Map, Preliminary/Final Plat and Site Plan be approved; 2. A Conditional Use Permit agreement be prepared and executed by ISD #885 and the City of St. Michael and filed with Wright County at the School’s expense. 3. All required conditions as found in Section 155.148(B) (Conditional Uses) of the Zoning Ordinance be adhered to. 4. All applicable city, county, state and federal regulations are adhered to. All voted aye. Council Member Weston/Mayor Kessler moved approval of a site plan for the construction of a new elementary school located at the southwest corner of 50th Street NE and Frankfort Parkway CC – 03-11-03 - 5 with the following conditions: 1. The amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map, Preliminary/Final Plat and Conditional Use Permit be approved; 2. A Site Plan Agreement be prepared for signature by ISD #885 and the City; 3. A revised landscape is submitted indicating the required 134 trees on the property. The plan must be submitted for review prior to the execution of the development agreement. The landscape architect shall work with City staff to provide additional landscaping as required by the City Ordinance and address the type of trees along Frankfort Parkway; 4. If a fence is constructed along 50th Street and/or Frankfort Parkway, it shall be a black vinyl-coated chain link with a maximum height of six (6) feet; 5. The City Engineer must review final detail elements of the plans and final grading, street, and utility plans prior to initiation of any site activities. Bot’s memo dated February 26, 2003, to City Planner Mary Anderson shall become a part of the approval. 6. The following plans become a part of the approval: a. Overall Site Plan (C0.1) prepared by Architects Rego + Youngquist inc., dated 2/11/03; b. Site and Landscaping Plan – North (C1.1) and South (C1.2) prepared by Architects Rego + Youngquist inc. dated 2/11/03 c. Grading & Drainage Plan – North (C2.1) and South (C2.2) prepared by Architects Rego + Youngquist inc. dated 2/11/03 d. Utility Plan North (C3.1) and South (C3.2) prepared by Architects Rego + Youngquist inc. dated 2/11/03 e. Electrical Site Plan (E1.1) prepared by Architects Rego + Youngquist inc. dated 3/5/03 by City staff; f. Interior Floor Plan (FP-1) prepared by Architects Rego + Youngquist inc. dated 3/5/03 by City staff; g. Exterior Elevations (A5.0) prepared by Architects Rego + Youngquist inc. dated 3/5/03 by City staff. 7. The proposed concession stand will require a building permit prior to construction. The exterior of the building must match that of the new elementary school. 8. All applicable city, county, state and federal regulations are adhered to. All voted aye. Council Member Joe Hagerty questioned the seventh condition of the site plan, concerning the future concession stand. He commented that the Park Board may want to participate in seeing that amenity built sooner. He felt it would be a good use as soon as the fields are done, and suggested working together. It was suggested Albertville might have an interest in participating as well. Sam Montgomery – Concept Plan. Weigle next introduced the subject of a possible Open Space or Cluster Ordinance, which would allow transfer of one-in-forty entitlements from one parcel to another non-contiguous parcel within the City under the same ownership. At present the ordinance does not allow transfer from one parcel to another unless they are contiguous. The Planning Commission has had a number of discussions on this subject. Weigle briefly discussed the current ordinance and deed restriction requirements. He said the Commission has been pretty consistent over the last six years with any request for a change. The current ordinance does not allow clustering of more than four rights at one point. For purposes of discussion, Weigle showed an example where the Montgomery’s would take their ten entitlements and cluster them in one area with an access road, with lots of two to four acres which would have private well and septic. Weigle said an ordinance change would be required for the City to move forward with a request such as this. Under this scenario, the applicant would not be allowed any more entitlements than they have. It would just allow them to be moved within the City. The applicant would be required to do soil CC – 03-11-03 - 6 tests to assure there would be two septic sites. A number of restrictions could be placed within the ordinance. As an example, it would ultimately require the property owner illustrate how the area could be broken into smaller lots if urban services became available. The Montgomery’s engineer suggested the City could require that future easements actually be platted today to avoid having a house built across future lot lines. There would be a lot of issues to consider and it would be a fairly complicated ordinance to write. The biggest drawback would seem to be for neighboring property owners who were expecting their area to stay rural in character for a number of years. Weigle said, however, such an ordinance is a common tool used mostly by townships. Weigle talked about a number of drawbacks and a number of advantages for a City. The area in the concept plan example was near Pelican Lake, which is a popular area for outdoor enthusiasts. Acceleration of development in that area would not be well accepted by many. This was just an example, and Weigle said the Planning Commission had been reminded the City cannot craft an ordinance for one area only. It has to be applied throughout the City. Generally the consensus of the Council was that they were not interested in considering such an ordinance amendment at this time. The Mayor suggested the matter could be discussed with the Planning Commission at the workshop on March 19. Schulte Ordinance Amendment. Weigle reported the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed a possible Ordinance amendment--either allowing the splitting of a parcel into two lots, or allowing two uses on one site. He reiterated some of the pros and cons as discussed at the Commission level. The Commission did not want to create a precedent, and wanted to make sure any change would be in the interest of the City as a whole. The Commission asked for more clear direction from the Council as to what might be considered. There was discussion about how sewer could be provided for the area, conditions under which two uses might be considered on the same parcel, whether both sewer and water would be required, future planning, and other considerations. The Council generally felt sewer and water should be required in any case. After further discussion, it was determined a public hearing would be held by the Planning & Zoning Commission to consider an amendment to the ordinance that would allow two uses on one parcel, with the residential use being an accessory to the business use, and with very specific conditions adopted for such a use. Ordinance Amendments. Community Development Director Weigle discussed with the Council several proposed ordinance amendments which included such things as no outdoor sales of fireworks; no barbecues on balconies of apartments, condominium or similar structures; setting the minimum depth of garages at 20 feet, excluding stairways, landings and utility area; setting a minimum of 25,000 square feet in floor space as part of the definition of a shopping center; requiring a minimum roof pitch of 4:12 for single family homes; and addressing maximum and minimum driveway slope. Weigle said a hearing would be scheduled for the Planning Commission if the Council is in agreement. Zoning Coordinator Joy Isaacson had provided a revised Animal Control Ordinance for consideration. A public hearing would not be required for that code amendment. There was some discussion, and it was suggested State Statute descriptions of farm animals and domestic animals be included. The City Attorney will also be asked to review the ordinance and it will be brought back to a subsequent Council meeting. In addition, Council Member Scherber suggested the penalty be changed from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor with subsequent violations considered a gross misdemeanor. Frankfort Parkway – Town Center Section – Authorize Deposit for Right-of-Way Acquisition. Weigle reported an appraisal was received for the permanent and temporary easements for Frankfort Parkway through the Town Center property. The appraised value is $146,777.00. The City will need to deposit that amount with the courts before 90-day eminent domain process is initiated. The latest the project could start would be about Mid-June, and could be a lot sooner if easements were signed or a final developer’s agreement is reached. Staff recommended authorizing a deposit with the court, with the intent to assess the easement costs back as part of the project costs. Council CC – 03-11-03 - 7

Members Scherber/Weston moved to authorize the deposit of $146,777.00 with the Court system in order to acquire the easements necessary to construct Frankfort Parkway with the intent to assess these easement costs back to the property owner as part of the project costs. All voted aye. Park Board Report. The Council was provided with draft minutes from the Park Board meeting of February 26, 2003. Community Development Director Weigle reported briefly on items discussed at the meeting, including review of the elementary school plat. Proposals for Highwoods, Gutzwiller and add on to Lower Rec Parks have been received, but Weigle said he has not finalized all the recommendations of the Park Board, so does not have a recommendation at this time. He will bring it to the next meeting. He also reported the City submitted a grant request for the Crow River Trail, which is in the Park Board’s budget for 2004. City Engineer Report. Receive Petition and Order Feasibility Study – MacIver Avenue and 50 th Street Sanitary Sewer. City Engineer Bot reported receipt of a petition signed by 50% of the property owners in the Southern Cross Corners development to install City Sanitary Sewer on MacIver Avenue NE, just south of 50th Street NE. Bot recommended adopting a resolution declaring the adequacy of petition and ordering preparation of a report. He said after the report was completed, a neighborhood information meeting would be held. After brief discussion, Council Members Scherber/T. Hagerty moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-11-03-02, declaring the adequacy of petition, and ordering preparation of a feasibility report for sanitary sewer service to residents in Southern Cross Corners Development, abutting MacIver Avenue NE, between the south property line of the development and the north property line at 50th Street NE. All voted aye. Residents Terry and Doreen Schultz were present and asked about possible timing. It was reported the neighborhood meeting might be scheduled by the end of month, and if everything moved forward, it could be possible to have a sanitary sewer system operating by the end of summer or late fall. Hamann Wetland Replacement Submittal. City Engineer Steve Bot reviewed the recommendations of the TEP panel in relation to wetland replacement credit approval on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 of Highwoods Fourth Addition, as previously discussed at the January 28,3003, City Council meeting. Dean Hamann, who owns Lot 2 was present. Bot said he has complied with the Council’s adoption to find wetland replacement and has secured purchase of credits in the minor watershed. Bot provided processing e-mail from Kelly Bopray of MFRA and subsequent notification from BWSR. Council Members T. Hagerty/Weston moved to approve the wetland replacement credit as recommended for Dean Hamann, Lot 2, Block 2, Highwoods Fourth Addition. All voted aye. Water Tower Additional Logo Painting. Bot referred to the logo on the existing water tower near Naber Avenue NE. He provided the Council with pictures of both the Joint Water Board tower and towers from other communities. He explained the spacing and areas where the logos could be viewed. The Council expressed their desire to see the logo painted two more times. The Joint Water Board would have to approve. It was suggested the matter be discussed with Albertville as well. Administrator Derus reminded the Council if this were approved, the funding would come from the water fund user fees, and not from general taxes. Council Members T Hagerty/Mayor Kessler moved to authorize St. Michael’s representatives to the Joint Water Board to discuss the matter with the Water Board and with the City of Albertville. All voted aye. Authorize Purchase of Wetland Banking Credits for 50 th Street Project. Bot discussed possible purchase of wetland banking credits for the 50th Street Project rather than replacement on site. Bot was requesting authorization by the Council to pursue and negotiate options and bring back. Council Member Scherber/Mayor Kessler moved to allow staff to begin negotiations for purchase of wetland banking credits off site for the 50th Street Improvement Project. All voted aye. Update on Potential 50th Street Trail. Bot reported briefly to the Council on the potential for installation of an off-road trail on 50th Street NE. He said there is not a good place for the trail at this CC – 03-11-03 - 8 time, and due to constraints and costly options, he does not have any specific great solutions to report. Bot said he would like to discuss some of Albertville’s thoughts on the potential and report again. The consensus of the Council was that Bot discuss further with Albertville. Crow River Erosion Update. Bot next gave the Council a Crow River erosion update. He said Engineer Larson reported, after talking with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, that it is unlikely the project will receive funding for 2003. Bot suggested providing the residents with an update. Once formal rejection is received from the Army Corps, it was suggested another resolution be passed to get on the list for the next round of funding. It is a very costly project, and the Army Corps Emergency Bank Stabilization Program seemed like the best option. City Attorney Report. Attorney Allen said aside from the condemnation for Frankfort Parkway within Town Center, he had nothing new to report. He did say Attorney Lenhardt has been in touch with the Haus attorney and he understood they were waiting for the results of a recent tree survey. City Administrator Report. Set March Council Workshop. City Administrator Derus suggested March 18 or 25 at 3 p.m. for a Council Workshop. Council Members J. Hagerty/T. Hagerty moved to set a Council workshop for 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2003. Reminder of Upcoming Meetings. Derus reminded the Council of the Joint Planning/Council meeting scheduled for March 19, the School Board/Cities (St. Michael & Albertville) joint meeting, scheduled for March 31, and the East of I-94 Community Forum scheduled for April 5 at Fox Hollow. He said reminders and agendas will be mailed. He also said a City Hall/Library/Civic Center Committee meeting will be scheduled for next Tuesday to consider options in looking at the two sites. Resolution Setting Financing of 43 rd Street Improvements. Derus provided the Council with a proposed resolution to approve the funding of the 43rd Street Project from the 2002 Bond. He explained the savings over original estimates on several projects. Derus said Sid Inman of Ehlers and Associates stated there is no problem with funding from the 2002 bond if the Council passes a resolution. Council Member T. Hagerty/Mayor Kessler moved adoption of Resolution No. 03-11- 03-03, setting out funding for the 43rd Street Improvement Project from the 2002 Public Improvement Revolving Bond. All voted aye. Update on Legislation. Administrator Derus reported the deadline for the City to submit their federal funding request is Friday. He said 29 letters of support have been received. Senator Ourada wrote an excellent letter of support, with others received from civic organizations, churches, adjacent cities, local businesses, the Chamber, Wright County, and many others. He said it is broad- base support. Congressman Kennedy’s office feels an outstanding effort has been made. Derus said he is hopeful the City has a reasonable shot. He said a strength of the request is that the City is asking for less than 50% funding. The bill probably will not be heard until June, and there should be a companion bill on the Senate side. It was felt sending local officials to Washington was a good move. Derus had no further report on the proposed liquor legislation or TIF at the State level at this time. EDA Appointment. Derus provided the Council with a copy of the application from Chuck Van Heel for the open EDA position, and recommended his appointment. Derus said he had a couple other inquiries, but this was the only formal application received. Council Members Weston/T. Hagerty moved to appoint Charles Van Heel to the open position on St. Michael’s Economic Development Authority. All voted aye. Review of Resident Guide. Derus next asked the Council for an opinion and recommendation of the resident guide draft in light of budget constraints. He did have a fairly good quote for printing. Linda Lane has spent a lot of time getting the draft to this point. The Council made a couple of suggestions on the draft. The consensus was to go forward at this time. Council Members J. Hagerty/Weston moved to authorize printing of the Resident Guide to be mailed to current CC – 03-11-03 - 9 residents, and handed out to new residents in the future. All voted aye. Premises Permit. A Premises Permit Application for the Hanover Athletic Association for a Class B Premises Permit for pull-tabs, tipboards, paddlewheels and raffles at JR’s Pizza, was received and reviewed. There was discussion as to the City’s preference for a local organization, but no local organization was interested at this time. Nate Allen briefly outlined discussion at the local St. Michael Lions meeting. He said staffing is difficult. Council Members Scherber/J. Hagerty moved adoption of Resolution No. 03-11-03-04, approving the Class B Premises Permit Application from the Hanover Athletic Association for the premises at JR’s Pizza, 400 Central Avenue East. All voted aye. Property from Albertville. Council Member Joe Hagerty reported conversations with Greg Vetsch, whose house is mostly in the City of St. Michael, but the garage and perhaps the kitchen is in Albertville. Vetsch is interested in having his property all in St. Michael. Hagerty felt the subject could be brought up at the same time as any discussion on the Falbo property. Derus said he would look into it, as it should be a simple detachment/annexation, similar to what was just done for the Zachman property moving to Albertville. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS. Council Members T. Hagerty/Weston moved to approve claims numbered 13789 through 13865, in the amount of $216,478.74, as shown on the Disbursement Journal. All voted aye. Adjourn. Councilors Weston/J. Hagerty moved to adjourn at 10:40 p.m. All voted aye.

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