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PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
August 11, 2003
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers John Basill, Paul Omodt, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa,
Sally Velick, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager(Mr. Meyer), Economic Development Director(Mr. Harmemng);
Economic Development Coordinator(Mr. Hunt); EDA Attorney(Mr. Bubul) and City Clerk(Ms.
Reichert).
1. Presentation by District 3 County Commissioner Gail Dorfman
Commissioner Dorfman had requested to meet with the council to discuss various issues of concern
to the city and the county. Issues addressed were related to transportation, transit oriented
development; housing and affordable/supportive housing issues; social services cuts; and the
possibility of placing a traffic control signal on Minnetonka Blvd near Lenox Community Center.
Council thanked Commissioner Dorfman for her continuing efforts to maintain good
communication between the city and the county.
2. Proposed Purchase Agreement with Anderson Builders
Mr. Hunt presented an update to council on the status of an agreement with Anderson Builders to
purchase property at 3501 Louisiana Ave S. Mr. Hunt informed the council that the purchase
agreement would be presented at the regular meeting of August 18th and that soon after, the
planning commission and council would be asked to consider the preliminary plat for the Anderson
and Park Tavern properties as well as an alley vacation between the Anderson and Reddy Rents
properties. The EDA would also act in the future on a purchase agreement for adjacent property by
Park Tavern Lounge and Lanes.
3. Park Nicollet Health Services Issuance of Private Activity Revenue Bonds
Mr. Harmening briefed council on upcoming actions related to the bond issuance. He also informed
the council that the bonds would be withheld from sale until after preliminary PUD approval.
Council was supportive of the bond sale and agreed with the proposed order of events related to
approvals. The bond issue for Methodist hospital shall be conditioned upon a final PUD approval.
Mr. Meyer stated that the intent was that the private activity revenue bonds would be autorized for
issuance but the proceeds of the bond sale would not be released, under agreement with the City,
until after final PUD approval. Mr. Meyer said the bonds can be issued but the proceeds would be
locked in escrow.
4. Snow Ordinance Revisions
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Mr. Mark Hanson, newly hired as Public Works Operations Superintendent, was introduced to the
council.
Mr. Hanson presented the proposed changes to the ordinance which were intended to enhance the
ability of public works to complete plowing in the neighborhoods and to enable the Police
Department to more efficiently issue citations for violations to the snow emergency ordinance.
Proposed changes are to reduce the trigger for declaring a snow emergency from 2 inches to 3
inches; to change the time persons must remove vehicles from the streets from between the hours of
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to a 24-hour time period and to move enforcement from persons currently tagging
violators to an enhanced Police Department program.
Council questioned whether residents would move cars before retiring for the night if 3"of snow
was predicted. Mr. Hanson responded that many communities have similar provisions and that it
becomes the cultural norm.
Councilmember Santa asked if flexibility would be shown in cases where significant hardship could
be demonstrated. Chief Luse responded that discretion on a case-by-case basis would continue to
be exercised as it is with the current ordinance.
Council directed staff to move forward with proposed ordinance changes and a related citizen
education program.
5. Communications
Councilmember Sanger expressed disappointment that the draft proposed weapons ordinance
prepared by the City Attorney did not contain provisions regarding weapons other than pistols. She
did not believe the city attorney was following clear direction which had been given by the council.
Mr. Meyer stated that he was unclear as to Mr. Scott's reasons for drafting the ordinance as
presented,but that Mr. Scott would be available for discussion on the issue at an upcoming study
session.
Councilmember Sanger also requested that Representative Jim Rhodes be contacted to discuss the
status of Hwy 100 and why it was not listed on a recent list published by MNDot. Mr. Meyer
agreed to follow up with Representative Rhodes.
Councilmember Santa commended the work of Parks and Recreation Director Cindy Walsh in her
preparation of a memo describing proposed park improvements. Mr. Meyer agreed to pass
Councilmember Santa's remarks on to Ms. Walsh.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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