03/12/2007 - 00029003CITY OF COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
MARCH 12, 2007
The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Barnette
at 7:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Barnette
Councilmember Saefke
Councilmember Bolkcom
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Lund
Councilmember Varichak
OTHERS PRESENT: William Burns, City Manager
Fritz Knaak, City Attorney
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Richard D. Pribyl, Finance Director
INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION REGARDING FRIDLEY LIQUOR STORES:
Kyle Birkholz, Liquor Operations Director, stated over the past 58 years the City of Fridley
through its liquor operations has contributed to the community by generating income while
assisting in the regulation of alcohol sales and consumption. Currently the City owns and
operates two liquor stores. Fridley Liquor Store No. 2 has been in the same location for over 30
years and is on the east side of Highway 65, just north of Moore Lake. Its annual gross sales in
2006 were nearly $1.5 million. Store No. 3 opened in the fall of 1999 at the intersection of
University and 694 in the old Holiday building. Its gross sales in 2006 were over $3.6 million.
One nice feature that the City has at Store No. 3 is a second entrance allowing customers
shopping at Cub Foods to enter the liquor store without exiting outside.
Mr. Birkholz stated over the last five years the liquor stores have generated and transferred $2.3
million to general funds. This is an annual property tax savings of $40 per year for the average
Fridley homeowner. Recently, legislation was introduced that would allow grocery stores that
are over 8,000 square feet to sell wine. Last year the combined wine sales for the two stores
were nearly $750,000. That accounted for 14.6 percent of our total sales and 18.2 percent of our
gross profit. The increase in gross profit over total sales was due to the fact that our margins are
greater on wine than they are on liquor and beer. Some of the impact that the wine in grocery
stores legislation could have would include reducing our gross sales, reducing our gross profits,
and in the end eventually affecting our net profits. Another factor is the increased alcohol access
and exposure to minors through the grocery stores.
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Mr. Birkholz said the state legislators will ultimately make the decision on whether the wine in
grocery stores bill passes. A couple of resources currently at the store include flyers trying to
educate people about wine in grocery stores there is also a CD at City Hall that has some
information. The Municipal Beverage Association website contains some legislative sites links.
He said the Fridley liquor stores will continue to generate profits for the City and control the
access of liquor and alcohol in the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnette asked if beer was included with the wine legislation.
Mr. Birkholz replied at this time it is not a part of the legislation but they feel that if the grocers
get wine in the grocery stores, the ne�t step would be to try and sell strong beer.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked how much money have they been transferring to the City's
general fund for budget reasons in the last few years.
Richard Pribyl, Finance Director, replied they have been budgeting $500,000 per year. That is
a significant amount of money that is certainly at risk with this type of legislation.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked what is happening with the legislation.
Williams Burns, City Manager, replied the League of Minnesota Cities feels fairly confident
that the wine in grocery stores issue will be debated. There is some concern because there
appears to be a lot more interest in it this year by the House of Representatives.
Mr. Birkholz said it does not sound like the Senate is going to hear it. They are waiting to see
what kind of interest comes out of the House.
Dr. Burns stated typically it has been in the Senate commerce committee. This year it is in the
House. He said one of the comments they frequently hear from the Grocers Association is that
the absence of wine in the grocery stores is costing consumers, he believed it was $400 million a
year in Minnesota alone, because of like competition.
Mr. Birkholz said they see a little competition. Our prices are competitive, especially our sale
prices which are lower than anyone else's. The last newsletter included the results of a study that
showed our prices are competitive with a Wal-Mart in Wisconsin.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated one of the big issues besides losing the funds is not having
control. We do compliance liquor checks now for minors and there are places that do not pass.
She is concerned that grocery stores might have those same issues.
Don Abbott, Director of Public Safety, replied it has been long held that one of the benefits of
municipal operation of liquor is the control Not only the hours, but the training of staff and the
very strict adherence to not selling to minors or people who should not be receiving it, including
those people who are already intoxicated.
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Dr. Burns stated another argument is the State of Minnesota does not give municipal
government very many revenue opportunities. The City is pretty much dependent on property
taxes. Probably left to our devices, we would not get into the liquor business, but it is an
available revenue source and is something that has been very beneficial to Fridley.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of February 26, 2007
Councilmember Bolkcom pointed out that under Informal Status Reports, she was not present at
the Home Improvement Fair and was asking how it went. Scott Hickok responded.
APPROVED WITH CORRECTION TO INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Fridley City Code Section 31.15
Pertaining to Conduct of Persons in Pawn Shops.
Dr. Burns, City Manager, stated this is a housekeeping measure. At the request of the City
Prosecutor, Carl Newquist, staff is recommending the addition of language to Chapter 31 of the
Fridley City Code that will clearly make it a crime to attempt to pawn an item that is not the
property of the person initiating the transaction. Detective Pankonin has reviewed this change
with the pawnshops, and they are fine with it. Staffrecommends Council's approval.
WAIVED THE READING OF THE ORDINANCE AND ADOPTED THE ORDINANCE
ON FIRST READING.
2. Resolution Approving a Plat, P.S. #07-01, Sangster Addition, by Gordon and Angela
Sangster, for the Purpose of Creating Two Single Family Lots, Generally Located at
7169 Riverview Terrace N.E.
Dr. Burns stated Council approved the preliminary plat for the lot split of 7169 Riverview
Terrace at their February 12 meeting. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the final plat for Gordon and Angela Sangster at this address.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2006-16.
3. Resolution Authorizing Submission of Proposal for Furnishing Chemical
Assessment Team Services.
Dr. Burns, City Manager, stated Minnesota legislation passed in 1992 provides for the creation
and funding of regional hazardous materials and emergency response teams, as well as a
hazardous materials chemical assessment team. Fridley has been a member of the North Metro
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Chemical Assessment Team since 1995. Other members of the team include the Coon Rapids
Fire Department and the Spring Lake Park/Blaine/Mounds View Fire Department. Since the
State is soliciting proposals for new contracts for services beginning July 1, staff is seeking
authorization to submit a contract proposal as a member of the North Metro Chemical
Assessment Team. Staff recommends Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2006-17.
4. Approve 2007 SCORE Grant/Anoka County Residential Recycling Agreement.
Dr. Burns, City Manager, stated this is an agreement that is renewed annually. It provides the
conditions for Fridley's receipt of SCORE money from Anoka County. The 2007 agreement
provides $59,173.76. It is based on a base amount of $10,000 plus $4.37 a household. In 2006
Fridley received $63,241.60. Anoka County is becoming more organized and the decrease
reflects changes in population growth in the County. Staff recommends Council's approval.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON
THE REGULAR AGENDA.
5. Appointment — City Employee.
Dr. Burns, City Manager, stated staff recommends the appointment of Kristina Beckfeld to the
position of Permit Technician. She was selected from 259 candidates for this position.
APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF KRISTINA BECKFELD.
6. Claims (130776-130977).
APPROVED.
7. Licenses.
APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Bolkcom asked that Item No. 4 removed.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the consent agenda as presented with the
removal of Item 4. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR PRO TEM BARNETTE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the agenda with the addition of Item 4 from
the consent agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR PRO TEM BARNETTE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM:
Tom Myhra, 6360 Able Street N.E., stated he is the chair of Fridley Concerned Citizens which
is a public service group set up to monitor acts of the City government. He was at the meeting to
talk about housing and that they think owning a single-family house is the way to go. He asked
if he was the only one who wished that for everybody who wants that and not to try to limit it by
bringing in multi-family housing. He said he asked for a schedule for the Comprehensive Plan
meetings and did receive one. However, he was dismayed when he found out what the schedule
was going to be. It is the same procedure used the last time. In particular, visions for Fridley's
future are conjured by City employees who are here today, gone tomorrow. Some do not even
live in the City. He asked why Fridley needed more people. The Met Council even said that we
are fine on that and we have enough affordable housing. He asked why the City was considering
more. The citizens of Fridley want to maintain an owner occupied ratio to rental properties and
have a vote to decide.
Councilmember Bolkcom said she thought this should be brought up at the Comprehensive
Plan meetings.
Mr. Myhra replied he has four more issues. The first one was owner-occupied, the second one
was newer development should not be used to get around R-3 regulations. The City should put
its emphasis on refurbishing, remodeling and rebuilding to maintain present housing stock and
let the people know that if there is a bad house ne�t door you do not have to have redevelopment
to get it taken care of. He said he was in Ward 3 before the election and no one was aware that
they were in a redevelopment area. Right of eminent domain should not be used, nor the threat
of it, to take private property from one even if you call it economically good for the City.
Finally, zoning should not be used by some owner or developer who made a bad business deal.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked who got their report because she has never seen a report from
the Concerned Citizens.
Mr. Myhra stated they did give it to the person who was running the meeting and it disappeared.
They did their own independent study.
Councilmember Bolkcom replied it would be interesting to see it and asked him to provide her
with a copy.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8. Consideration of Special Use Permit, SUP #89-08, for Sam's Auto World, to
Operate a Body Shop/Repair Garage in an M-1 Zoning District, Generally Located
at 7570 Highway 65 N.E. (Ward 2).
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading of the notice and open the public
hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR PRO TEM BARNETTE
DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:58 P.M.
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, stated a public hearing was originally set for
August 14, 2006, on the revocation of Special Use Permit, SP #89-08, for auto body repair at
7570 Highway 65. Mr. Awaijane's attorney could not attend that meeting, and it was continued
to August 28, 2006. Council directed staff to meet with Mr. Awaijane and his attorney on the
body shop site. Staff complied on September 7, 2006, and did that inspection. On September
11, 2006, Council decided not to revoke the special use permit since Mr. Awaijane committed to
cleaning up his site and agreed to relinquish all sales, rentals, and loaner car licenses for the site
by November 15, 2006. Council requested that Special Use Permit, SP #89-08, be placed back
on the agenda this evening for further review.
Mr. Hickok stated they have discovered new facts since the last hearing. Staff continued to
observe the site and communicate with the State sales unit inspectors. The site has been cleaned
up considerably; however, staff believes automobile sales have continued from this location. On
November 15, 2006, Mr. Awaijane sought a wholesale dealer's license for an office in Dayton,
Minnesota. The State provided that license since the City of Dayton signed off on the zoning. In
other words, although he gave up his license and the final date for him to have a license in the
City of Fridley was November 15, Mr. Awaijane picked up a new license for the City of Dayton
on November 15. The issue had been car sales, and Mr. Awaijane needed a mechanism to get to
auctions to get cars back, work on them at the body shop, and then put them out for sale.
Mr. Hickok stated the business is located at 7570 Highway 65 and is zoned M-1 Light
Industrial. The site contains an auto repair business called "Sam's Auto World." The business
fronts on Highway 65, south of Osborne Road, and is just north of Fridley Terrace Manufactured
Home Park On November 18, 1991, the Special Use Permit, SP #89-08 was reassigned to
Sam's Auto World owners. It had been issued to earlier owners of a different name. In 1992 the
City Council considered revocation of that same special use permit because of paving and
screening outdoor storage issues. The business owner complied with the stipulations, and the
City ceased the revocation process at that time. There have been some problems with code
compliance. They include high grass, outside storage, and an unauthorized sign. Two years ago
there was an incident where an employee was actually living in a semi-trailer on the site. Last
year's problems involved business vehicle parking in the right-of-way, selling cars without a
dealer's license from the State, and operating an automobile salvage junk yard without a special
use permit to do so.
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Mr. Hickok stated the business owner began selling cars on the site in the early to mid 90's. In
1999, the owner withdrew a rezoning application in an attempt to rezone the property so he could
legitimately sell cars after he learned that it was not a legitimate zoning request. Mr. Awaijane
purchased property on Osborne Road which would be appropriate for car sales. About two years
ago, he sold the Osborne Road auto sales but had leftover inventory. Soon the City received
complaints that the owner was continuing to sell vehicles without proper zoning back at his auto
body shop where he had been doing it prior to buying the Osborne site. Mr. Awaijane pled his
case to the State and requested time to liquidate his inventory from the sale of his Osborne site.
The State Licensing Unit gave Mr. Awaijane a date of late 2005 to have all cars liquidated. He
requested an auto leasing license to allow auto loaners for body shop customers.
Mr. Hickok stated staff did approve a lessor's license which seemed fairly harmless for nine
vehicles: four for family members of the Awaijane family and five loaner vehicles. Since that
time the Public Safety investigation determined there were still violations and sales going on at
this site. There were outdoor storage, fence height, and also screening issues.
Mr. Hickok stated besides being aware of the inability to sell cars in that district, Mr. Awaijane
violated City Code and the State's dealer's regulations. He also operated a junkyard without a
special use permit. He continued to violate various City ordinances, and staff recommended to
Council to take action to revoke his special use permit for an auto body shop. There was a
specific requirement in the special use permit that he must remain law abiding. Currently, the
site has been cleaned up. Staff believes automobile sales have continued though at this location.
As a result, staff recommends that Council continue this hearing until May 21, 2007, which will
allow staff further time to investigate. Staff will make their recommendation for the disposition
of this special use permit at that time.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if Mr. Awaijane was aware of tonight's hearing.
Mr. Hickok replied, yes. They talked today.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked what they would be investigating.
Mr. Hickok replied automobile sales on this site. The other portions of the operation that were
not in compliance have been cleaned up. Mr. Awaijane agreed to give up or relinquish his State
licenses that would allow him to buy cars and then turn around and sell cars. He has maintained
that license though and that is the concern. Staff does see some evidence there may be cars there
being offered for sale, and they want to continue to watch that.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked whether staff feels in the ne�t two months they can investigate
that to a further degree and provide Council with better information.
Mr. Hickok said they now know there is another license and they have been observing what
staff believes may be a small inventory of cars that possibly being offered for sale.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the State could give us a list of what cars were sold.
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Mr. Hickok replied the State dealers unit has a very nice computer system that allows the City to
not only run plates but actually go in and see if there is a dealer number attached to the vehicle
and see if the car is held for sale or another purpose.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if a dealer plate can be used as a loaner.
Mr. Hickok replied they had agreed not to even have loaners on this site. They were done
having a State license which would mean they would not have the ability. The owner indicated
his purpose of having a dealer's license was to have an umbrella insurance policy that allowed
him to ultimately insure his custom and collector vehicles. Without a dealer's license he was not
interested in having loaners. Frankly, he would not be able to go to the auction. By obtaining a
license, he still has the opportunity to do some of those things the City was concerned about
which led to selling cars on this site before.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnette said whoever is purchasing those vehicles is also paying state tax on
them, so the State has a pretty good idea of where that is coming from.
Mr. Hickok said the State does keep a very close watch for tax purposes.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnette asked if Mr. Awaijane still operates or still owns the property on
Osborne Road and if there is any evidence that these vehicles are being moved to Dayton and are
being sold there.
Mr. Hickok replied he has sold the site on Osborne Road. It is owned by an independent
individual and there is no connection there at all. As for the Dayton site, it is staff's
understanding that the office is merely a mailbox. It is not set up for auto sales per se.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to continue the public hearing to May 21, 2007.
Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR PRO TEM BARNETTE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC
HEARING WAS CONTINUED AT 8:12 P.M.
9. Consideration of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Fridley Grille, LLC,
d/b/a Pickle Park, Located at 7820 University Avenue N.E. (Ward 3).
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to open the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR PRO TEM BARNETTE
DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 8:12 P.M.
Richard Pribyl, Finance Director, stated this previously was Club Array and a couple of other
establishments. The property has been leased by Mr. Thomas Tomaro who will operate the
business under the name of Pickle Park. He currently operates another restaurant in Lakeville
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called Babe's Sports Bar & Grill. Staff has been told this restaurant will feature G. B. Leighton
and his memorabilia, and this will be kind of his hometown location for performances. City staff
has provided a copy of the City Code that provides the stipulations that go along with the license
to Mr. Tomaro. The Police Department has done the investigation required by City Code and
found no reason to deny the license. Mr. Tomaro would like to open around the first week of
April.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the petitioner was aware of the 60/40 ratio.
Mr. Pribyl replied he is.
Councilmember Bolkcom pointed out to Mr. Tomaro one of the things the City is very strict
about is the liquor-to-food ratio.
Mr. Tomaro replied he is very aware. He brought a sample of the menu for his operation in
Lakeville and provided it to Council. He said they are well known for their food. He said they
anticipated selling a lot of food.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked how long he has owned the other restaurant.
Mr. Tomaro replied seven years.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if they planned on being open until 1 or 2 a.m.
Mr. Tomaro replied 2 a.m.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked whether he was aware of the issues related to the 2 a.m.
closing.
Mr. Tomaro replied, yes.
Councilmember Saefke stated he knows that G. B. Leighton is probably very popular with the
younger crowd and they could experience overflow crowds when he playing there. Are they
prepared or that?
Mr. Tomaro replied they will have a large security staff on, and they will definitely be
controlling the doors to make sure not too many people are let in. Mr. Leighton actually appeals
to a very broad range of people, and it is a very well-behaved crowd.
Mr. Pribyl stated at the ne�t Council meeting they will have the license before them for
approval.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Saefke.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 8:18 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS:
AYE, MAYOR PRO TEM BARNETTE
UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC
10. Appointment -- Parks and Recreation Commission.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to appoint Michele Barrett to the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR PRO TEM BARNETTE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Approve 2007 SCORE Grant/Anoka County Residential Recycling Agreement.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked whether the difference in funds is because the population in
the rest of Anoka County has increased that much. She also asked if there was anything else
they can do.
Mr. Hickok said it is population based. The County is experiencing a lot of growth. Like every
other pot of money it only goes so far and they have disbursed it based on households. As they
gain households, the amount they get decreases. It is almost counterproductive in a way that
SCORE funds were designed to be almost like seed money. If you do not need them, you give
them back In other words, if you make money, gaining revenue or doing other things through
your program, it is counter to the SCORE funding. It makes the money go away. They have had
some frustrations with that. They will try to use the funds we do receive very wisely.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked whether it was based on single-family homes or if it was based
on all households according to the census.
Mr. Hickok said it is based on the number of households in the recycling program. Larger
multi-family is commercial recycling. They are categorized different than the other households.
Councilmember Bolkcom said the $437,000 is based on single households.
Mr. Hickok replied single-family and lower densities, up to four units he believed.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked so for any of the bigger multi-family housing, the City is not
given any funding for them.
Mr. Hickok said they do their own commercial recycling. They are supposed to do it and are
required by State law to do it.
Dr. Burns stated if he remembered correctly our deficit on that is about $43,000 to $44,000 a
year for the recycling program.
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MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the 2007 SCORE Grant/Anoka County
Residential Recycling Agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR PRO TEM BARNETTE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Informal Status Reports.
Councilmember Saefke asked Mr. Hickok for an update on the Texaco Station on East River
Road.
Mr. Hickok replied they are about three days out from having the tanks actually removed and
the building completely removed from the site.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnette asked for the address.
Mr. Hickok replied 8100 East River Road. The building on the Texaco site did experience fire
damage, and they did receive permission from the courts to demolish the building. The owner of
the building was not reacting, and the building was sitting there with food in it from its last
tenant but no power and there was no power to the pumps that were protecting corrosion around
the tanks. The 13th and 14th will be big days. The canopy, buildings, fence around the perimeter
of the site, and the dumpster enclosure will be coming down. The following day the concrete
will probably be peeled up. The tank removal is scheduled for the 15tn
Dr. Burns asked Mr. Hickok if he would provide an update on the cost of all of this and how the
City hopes to recover the cost.
Mr. Hickok replied the initial cost of this demolition was just shy of $34,000 to take out the
building, the concrete and asphalt, the canopy, and the pumps. There are additional costs for
pumping the tanks. There are three gasoline tanks and one diesel tank subsurfaced. Diesel has a
bit higher rate per gallon for pumping out and the sludge has an e�tra special price for pumping.
Sludge is about four times the cost of pumping out diesel per gallon. They expect there will be
sludge on the bottom of each one of those tanks that will need to be taken out. When all is said
and done there will be probably some additional costs of $2,500 on top of the original $34,000
Part of the original cost was for an analysis to see if there is asbestos and they found some in the
floor tiles and in the ceiling. Whenever that is found it adds to the cost of the demolition and
removal.
Mr. Hickok stated after the demolition is done, they will give the owner the opportunity to
simply pay the cost. They always offer that opportunity as that is a bit cheaper for them. Once it
is assessed, there are additional fees that are attached to the cost. This is not a cost the City will
be burdened with. It will be attached to the property and one way or another, the City will get it
back The City does not own the property. It is still zoned for commercial for local business like
it has been.
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Councilmember Bolkcom asked about the fence that was around there with the trash enclosure.
Mr. Hickok replied there will be no fencing at all. There is a beautiful new fence that was put
up on the south end of this property which is owned by the property owner to the south. Any
fence associated with this site will be gone.
Councilmember Bolkcom wanted to remind everyone about the scheduled Comprehensive Plan
meetings.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnette said they need to have people come to those meetings and provide
their ideas.
ADJOURN.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR PRO TEM BARNETTE
DECLARED THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:37 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by,
Denise M. Johnson Robert L. Barnette
Recording Secretary Mayor Pro Tem