INVER GROVE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017-8150 BARBARA AVENUE 1. CALL TO ORDER and 2. ROLL CALL The City Council of Inver Grove Heights met in regular session on Monday, April 24, 2017, in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Tourville called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Council members Bartholomew, Hark, Perry and Piekarski Krech; City Administrator Lynch, City Attorney Kuntz, Community Development Director Link, City Clerk Tesser, Parks and Recreation Director Carlson, Finance Director Smith, Public Works Director Thureen and Fire Chief Thill. 3. PRESENTIONS: None. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: A. April 3, 2017, Work Session Meeting Minutes B. Resolution 17-67 Approving Disbursements for Period Ending April 19, 2017 C. Approve Reclassification of Customer Service Specialist position (Parks and Recreation) held by Judy Wonick to Senior Support Specialist D. Municipal State Aid Street System Adjustments (Resolution 17-68) E. Resolution 17-69 Authorizing an Interfund Loan for Advance of Certain Costs in Connection with Tax Increment Financing District 2-1 F. Consider Renewal of North Valley Disc Golf Operations Agreement with Municipal Disc Management (MDM) G. Adopt License Fee for Body Art/Tattoo Parlor License (Resolution 17-70) H. Approve Joint Powers Cost Share Agreement I. Personnel Actions Motion by Bartholomew, second by Hark, to approve the Consent Agenda 4A- 4I. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Tourville mentioned there were a lot of calls regarding the city going to a single rubbish hauler and there are no plans for the city to move to a single hauler. He stated residents can call city hall if they have questions. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Public Hearing to Consider Ordering Improvements, Approving Final Plans and Specifications, Authorizing Advertisement for Bid, and Authorizing Geotechnical Testing for City Project No. 2016-01 Stormwater Treatment for Mississippi River Discharge (Resolution 17-71) City Engineer Kaldunski stated this project has been in the works for several years. The map drainage area was shown. He pointed out the project overview and specific area. It is a city owned parcel. The project is for building a stormwater treatment pond. The property was purchased four or five years ago and a grant has been received for half the costs. It is going to clean the stormwater discharge before being discharged into the Mississippi River. The total estimated cost is $430,000 with 50% will be paid for by state grants. Land was purchased using city funds. 50% paid for by a cost share with the state. The other 50% will be paid by the City s stormwater utility funds and other city funding. There are no assessments to the residents. The schedule is for the City Council to consider awarding the contract on June 12, 2017, with July 2017 as a tentative start of construction and substantial completion on October 27, 2017. June 30, 2018, would be the final completion date. Barr Engineering did the design work of the project. An informational meeting was held for the public and no one showed up. North American Trailer called in and said they supported the project.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2017 PAGE 2 Kaldunski asked the City Council to pass the resolution in the packet ordering the project, approving the final plans and specifications, authorizing ad for bids, and authorizing geotechnical testing for the stormwater treatment for Mississippi River discharge and advancing the project to the bidding stage. Tourville asked if the funding was secured. Kaldunski stated in the affirmative. Motion by Piekarski Krech, second by Perry, to close the public hearing for project no. 2016-01 Stormwater Treatment for Mississippi River Discharge Motion by Piekarski Krech, second by Hark, to approve Resolution Ordering the Improvements, Approving Final Plans and Specifications, Authorizing Advertisement for Bid, and Authorizing Geotechnical Testing for the 2017 Improvement Program, City Project No. 2016-01 Stormwater Treatment for Mississippi River Discharge. 7. REGULAR AGENDA: I. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: A. CLEMENTS CONSULTING; Consider the following requests for property located at 1230 70th Street: a) a Resolution 17-72 relating to a Preliminary and Final Plat for the plat of Fleming Addition (17-73 Approval Prelim/Final lot and outlot, Resolution 17-74 to Approve CUP Outdoor Storage) b) an Ordinance 1336 Rezoning the property from A, Agricultural to A, Agricultural PUD Community Development Director, Link presented the item. The property is located on the west side of Robert Street between 70 th and 80 th Streets. The item was tabled from the April 10 th City Council meeting for staff to discuss the impacts of the collector street with the applicant. One of the lots contains an existing house. The property is 25 acres in size and it is being proposed to subdivide two lots off the property. Each lot would be 1 to 1/ ½ acres. One would be an out lot until it could get sewer and water. Sewer is on the south side of the property. Link stated that the sewer there has an eight-foot gap with a title problem and no known owner. There will be a legal process to correct the issue. Planning staff recommends denial of the two-plat subdivision. This is a difficult lot and to subdivide creates issues and difficulties with the road system. It also reduces the ability of density, reduces the ability to create a road collector system, and reduces financing of utilities in the northwest. There are issues with the collector streets and it would have a negative impact on neighboring properties. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request as they did not believe that sewer and water was not available because of the eight-foot buffer. The Planning Commission questioned the need of and the proposed alignment of the collector street. Staff is recommending a one lot subdivision for the lot surrounding the existing home. There are two resolutions before the Council one to deny the original application for two lots and one resolution is recommending approval of a one lot subdivision. Thureen met with the applicant to discuss the application. In the discussion, the client s goals were discussed. Contact was also made with the neighbor to the west to discuss the street to the east and west. The neighbor was not in favor of the proposed street alignment. Thureen showed a map of the proposed street alignment and illustrated the collector street. The northwest corner would need to be built
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2017 PAGE 3 to avoid some of the neighbor s buildings. The alignment would also encroach on other properties and require more easements. The alignment would lose lot area in the southwest area and the primary and secondary green fields. Thureen stated for the second lot it would extend to 25 to 30 feet to the north. To the east, it decreased 25 feet north of the south lot line at the west property line, decreasing to 0 feet at a point 2045 feet east of the west property line. An additional 10-foot utility easement would be needed around the south side perimeter of the lot. A drawing was shown to illustrate the easement for utilities which would go out 15 feet on part of the lot. Mayor Tourville asked where the lot line was. Thureen illustrated on the map where the lot line was proposed. Thureen stated staff is recommending not to approve the second lot because of future development, there would be more land and there could be an east/west street built. Current buildings would also stay in place if the two lots were denied. Councilmember Bartholomew asked if the easements were acquired, with the proposed street alignment and adding a drain field would a building be able to be added. Thureen stated it was 1.17 acres as laid out and we need to stay in one acre. The right-of-way affects the lot size not the easements. It would be close. Mayor Tourville asked if Council could approve a one lot subdivision or should it go back for a public notice. City Attorney Kuntz stated Council could approve the one lot subdivision because it was smaller in scope. Michael Clements, Clements Consulting and Edina Realty asked for clarification of what are collector roads. Thureen stated it is a street that is connecting a neighborhood and has connection points to higher level streets. It would have a design standard to width and depends if there are driveways on it. In the concept plan, there would be driveways on both sides of the street which would require a minimum width. Clements said he read the collector street study and it stated collector streets could not have driveways on them. He called Westwood Engineering to ask why there were driveways on the collector street. The design moved the collector street to the north and a local street was designed. He showed drawings of the proposed streets. A drawing showed a street connecting to Auburn Court. That would take up 4.1 acres of the right of way. He showed the storm water retention pond map. If no driveways would be put on the roads then higher density would those fit on there. The deep slopes were illustrated on a map. Clemons stated 18.5 acres of pieces of land that could be used for development with a local road. He then showed a topography map. Clements stated if the one lot does not fit in the corner, it could be moved to the other side so it could be split up in the future. The two lots are viable for the property but the only reason that the two lots are in the corner is due to staff s recommendation. Councilmember Piekarski Krech asked for the rational of the two lots. Clements said it is what the zoning of the property required, one lot per 10 acres. Thureen discussed the street collector study. He stated that the important part is the connection points on the property. A north/south point is needed and it needs to tie in to an east/west connection. You have to pick up 72 nd Circle West to get through the property and that would go out to Blackstone Vista to Argenta Trail. He stated collector streets happen by working with developers. It is also important how the streets connect to adjacent properties. There are two levels of collector streets. When the study was done, it talked about both not having driveways. One is a smaller collector street that has 60 to 80 feet of right-of-way with parking and driveways on both sides. Another is a collector street (at a higher level like 65 th ) that connects to side streets and has no driveways. Clements stated that everyone discussed how this shouldn t happen for the benefit of the public because of density and rooftops for future development. We don t want to interfere with the landowner to the west.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2017 PAGE 4 The street was redesigned for the landowner to the west. The other homeowners don t want a road close to their property. There is benefit for everyone except Mrs. Fleming. Mayor Tourville stated there are existing homes and non-existing homes. Mayor Tourville stated the original homestead exists. The existing homes needed to be included in the discussion and planning of the subdivision. Clements stated the city is asking for 25 more feet, moving the lot to the corner as requested by staff makes the second lot not work. The placement of the second lot was discussed. Attorney Kuntz stated that if the lot is moved to the south it would have to go back to the Planning Commission to be worked out. Councilmember Piekarski Krech stated she believes staff didn t want the lot in the south was because it was close to sewer and water (eight feet). Mr. Clements stated that the northern part was selected because the ordinance says to cluster the homes. Mayor Tourville said the second house in the north may not work. If a second lot is wanted it should go back to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Piekarski Krech asked if the plan is dependent on someone wanting to sell their five-acre parcel. Mr. Clements said they are willing to sell the property. Density on the property was discussed. Councilmember Hark asked about the 8-foot strip of land with no title and if it was an administrative fix. Mr. Clements stated he is doing a quick claim deed for the property and an abstractor is doing a 40-year search in Hastings. Mr. Clements is working on finding who owns the property. Mr. Clements stated it s a technicality we were told we could move forward with the application. The homeowner looked into subdividing and did new improvements to the home to make it marketable. He stated $40-$50k was spent on this entire process when we thought it was ok to move forward with the project. Councilmember Bartholomew stated that if another buildable lot was put in on the south side could we allow the size of that lot on the south side be on the north side. Community Director, Link stated this is a difficult property and a one acre lot would take out the road that is shown and the sewer and water needs to be considered. Link stated we need to analyze this further. Mr. Clement stated that the property is unique and work needs to happen in the basement. Mr. Clements asked if he could sell the property with the subdivision. Mayor Tourville stated the subdivision on the original homestead is the only thing that would probably pass. Utilities to the lots were discussed. Councilmember Bartholomew asked if the applicant wants to make an application for one home with a subdivision down the road. Mr. Clements said that would gain density. Link said no opinion has been given by staff as to whether the road will work. Councilmember Piekarski Krech asked if the sewer and water is stubbed and stops at the 8 feet line. S. Thureen stated the escrow is in place to stub the sewer and water to the property line. The construction documents would need to be checked. Mr. Clements stated if only one lot is approved tonight then the property owner is okay with this and then we could come back to subdivide. Mr. Clements said a family is excited about the property and if not approved the sale would be lost. Councilmember Bartholomew said there are two options tonight and that is to go with a one lot subdivision or deny the whole thing. Mayor Tourville stated splitting the homestead could be a possible future option. Mr. Clements said no further development can happen after the PUD is done and fully developed. That is why approving two lots is important tonight. Councilmember Piekarski Krech asked if approving the single lot without the PUD was possible. Mr. Kuntz stated that the single lot without the PUD makes the lot a substandard size. Mr. Clements said the lot could be made larger. Mr. Kuntz replied the lot would have to be considerable larger because of the PUD ordinance. Link stated the zoning is between 2.5 to 5 to 10 acres. Mr. Clements stated that 2.5 acres is consistent with the neighborhood. Link stated 2.5 to 5 acres lots are not allowed in the northwest area. For every one lot 10 acres is set aside for future development that is the reason for the out lot. Mr. Kuntz asked what the current zoning was for the property. Mr. Clements responded A. Councilmember Piekarski Krech asked if the PUD designated the two lots and
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2017 PAGE 5 the out lot. Mr. Link stated the PUD zoning as proposed states that the two lots cannot be subdivided until there is sewer and water available to the lots. Mr. Link suggested that the one per 10 - talking about two lots here - assuming they are on private wells and septic systems if there is a lot on the south end near Auburn Lane hooked up to sewer and water - you could take the temporary out lot and subdivide it with sewer and water in the future. You could approve one lot tonight with an out lot over everything else. The property owner could come back in and do three sewered lots in phases or the whole thing. We could replat those three sewered lots later. Mr. Kuntz stated that you seldom engineer it for three lots because to draw out three lots you must draw where the basin and streets are and figure out a lateral pipe extension. Mr. Clements showed an image. It showed the mechanical lines. The one lot he was highlighting used to be crops. The area is extremely flat. It is will be very easy to get lots in the area in the future. Council discussed the two resolutions in front of them and option 3. Mr. Link stated in the packet was a resolution denying the two lots as the applicant presented. The second resolution denies the whole application. The third option is to deny the original application and approve the one lot subdivision where the existing house sits. Motion by Piekarski Krech, second by Bartholomew, to deny 1) A Preliminary and Final Plat for the Plat of Fleming Addition, Resolution 17-72 and 2) Rezoning of the Parcel to Agricultural (two lots) Ordinance 1336, Resolution 17-74 Approve CUIP Outdoor Storage Motion by Piekarski Krech, second by Bartholomew, to Approve the Preliminary and Final Plat Consisting of One Lot and One Out Lot for the Plat of Fleming Addition (with two conditions) Resolution 17-73. B. DANNER INC; Consider a Resolution relating to a Conditional Use Permit to allow a contractor s yard with outdoor storage for property located at 6010 Concord Boulevard Community Development Link introduced the item. He stated the property is located on the east side of Concord on the north end of town and showed a map of the property. The property used to be Troje s and is by the railroad tracks. This is for a contractor s yard with outdoor storage. The building is to be used for office space and truck repair. The outdoor storage is for the storage of equipment and trucks. The existing fence will be removed. New fencing would be added along the north side of the property. He stated the planning staff recommends approval and the Planning Commission recommends approval with two conditions. The first condition is that the fence will be replaced or repaired and the second condition is that if there are repairs being done between 11pm-5am that the garage doors be closed to prevent noise. Councilmember Hark asked where the right-of-way for the railroad is located and Mr. Link pointed it out on the map. Marley Danner, 8314 Delaney Circle, said there is no fence in the back by the railroad line. There is a ditch where trucks cannot go. The fences will be down the northside. Tourville asked if the applicant has questions regarding the eight conditions. Mr. Danner replied he did not. Mr. Kuntz asked for a date for replacing the fence. Mr. Danner stated July 1 st.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2017 PAGE 6 Motion by Bartholomew second by Piekarski Krech to approve Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Contractor s Yard with Outdoor Storage with the Eight Conditions and Replacing the Fence by July 1 st Nays: 0 Motion carried. C. JESSE SANCHEZ; Consider a Resolution 17-76 relating to Conditional Use Permit and Storm Water Facilities Maintenance Agreement to Exceed the Allowed Amount of Impervious Surface on Property Located at 7537 Alpine Court Mr. Link stated the property is located on the west side of Alpine Court. This is for a Conditional Use Permit and requires a 4/5 th vote by the City Council to approve the request. The proposal is to add a sport court on the backside of the house and it would be 575 square feet. This would put it over the standard impervious surface of the property. The request is to allow 4,050 square feet of total impervious surface on the property which is below the maximum code allowance of 4,228 square feet. The sport court meets all the general CUP criteria and would meet all other zoning code requirements including setbacks. The applicant has been working with staff to meet the stormwater requirements. It is proposed to install an underground stormwater facility and it will be located under the sport court and will treat the runoff. A stormwater facility maintenance agreement will be executed which is part of the request tonight. Planning Commission and staff recommends approval of the request. Councilmember Hark asked if there would be flood lights. Applicant, Jesse Sanchez, 7537 Alpine Court, said there is no lighting planned right now. Councilmember Piekarskii Krech said hours for use should be put in the CUP. Park hours are from 6am-10pm. J. Sanchez said he gets along with his neighbors and are respectful of them and does not feel restricted hours are appropriate. Councilmember Bartholomew asked if there are issues about noise could be revisited? Mr. Link stated in the negative, only if it s apart of the CUP. Motion by Hark second by Perry to approve the CUP to Allow Impervious Surface Above the Maximum Amount but within the Additional 10% of Lot Size Allowed with a CUP at 7537 Alpine Court. Ayes: 4 Nays: 1 Piekarski Krech Motion carried. City Administrator, Lynch stated that there is no noise ordinance for residents. Mayor Tourville discussed nuisances that the police department receive (such as loud parties). Councilmember Piekarski Krech stated her issues are with the possible noise heard from residents and believes there is little recourse. J. Sanchez said he respects the noise concerns. Councilmember Hark said Ordinance 5-5-6 is the nuisance ordinance that could cover this issue. D. BETHESDA LUTHERAN CHURCH; Consider a Resolution 17-71 Relating to a Variance to Allow a Second Free Standing Sign for Property Located at 2855 47th Street Community Development Link stated the property is on the northeast corner of Boyd and 47 th Street. The request is for a variance for a second sign on the property. The existing sign is on the eastern part of the property. The second sign is for better visibility on the corner of Boyd and 47 th Street which has become the primary road to access the site. The maximum sign size is 75 square feet. Both signs total 64 square feet. Staff stated the variance is justified based on the location, road and acreage of the request.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2017 PAGE 7 David Holley, 127 10 th Ave. S., South Saint. Paul, MN, member of Bethesda Lutheran Church discussed the difficulty of the hill and seeing the existing sign. Motion by Perry second by Bartholomew to Approve a Variance to Allow a Second Free Standing Sign in the P, Institutional Zoning District. E. CITY OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS; Consider Approval of First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing Commercial Property Maintenance Regulations Mr. Link reported the Economic Development Authority (EDA) discussed the lack of regulations pertaining to property maintenance in commercial zoning districts. Staff did some research on the topic. An ordinance was prepared and the Council considered it at a past work session. There is a public benefit to have attractive, well-kept commercial neighborhoods to draw customers and foster viable and successful businesses. It addresses five issues 1) Landscaping/lawns 2) Signs 3) Building Exteriors 4) Parking Lots and 5) Fire Protection. He stated lawns should be no longer than 8 tall. Lawns must be put in within one year. Signs must be maintained (replace burnt out light bulbs if there is peeling paint or cracks it needs to be fixed). If a business closes the sign must be taken down. Building exteriors must be maintained and goes into some detail. Parking lots must be maintained (no hazards and pot holes fixed within 60 days). If a building is vacant it must maintain adequate access so firefighters can get in. He stated that the ordinance in front of the Council is identical to the ordinance seen by the Council a few months ago. Planning staff and the Planning Commission approve the ordinance. Councilmember Bartholomew asked about the sign if a business closes and whether he has to be taken down. Mr. Link stated is depends on the type of sign. A monument sign can be covered up. Councilmember Piekarski Krech asked about turf grass on all areas. Mr. Link stated that turf grass or an approved alternative (such as native grass) can be used. In the NWA, native plants are part for the storm water planning instead of grass. Councilmember Piekarski Krech asked about natural landscaping. Mr. Link stated that the site plan will show the landscaping. Native, natural grass and plantings will be acceptable. Mayor Tourville stated that current owner information should be added to the ordinance for the police/fire department. Mr. Link reported there is language in the ordinance for contact information and the word current could be added. Mr. Link reported that the chamber stated they are in support of the minimum regulations. Mr. Link stated that the information was put on the website, social media and newsletter (twice). Tourville asked that the chamber receive the ordinance language again. Motion by Bartholomew second by Hark to approve the first reading of the Commercial Property Maintenance Ordinance. II. PARKS AND RECREATION:
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2017 PAGE 8 F. CITY OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS; Consider Awarding East Rink Floor Project Contract(s) to Cimco Refrigeration, Becker Arena Products, and Maertens-Brenny Construction Parks and Recreation Director Carlson stated that bids were opened and five bids were received for work on the east rink at the Community Center. The low bid for package 1 (east rink floor replacement) was received from Cimco Refrigeration Inc. in the amount of $472,000.00. Bid Package 2 (new dasher boards/new glass) was from Becker Arena Products Inc. for $105,400.00. Bid Package 3 - (ADA players bench modifications) was from Maertens-Brenny Construction Co. for $49,500.00. The total project budget is $737,800 for the three bid packages, the construction contingency is $50,000, and (already approved) was the consultant work at $60,900.00. Carlson stated the financing is an interest free loan from the Central Equipment Fund. The Host Community Fund will pay the $73,780/year for 10 years back to the Central Equipment Fund. The project schedule would start June August 2017 and open for use on September 17, 2017. Mayor Tourville asked about value or resale for the dasher boards. Carlson stated that the bids included the vendor takes ownership of the existing dasher boards. Mayor Tourville asked if the schedule fits in with the notifications sent to the users. Carlson stated in the affirmative. City Administrator Lynch stated if all or part of the contingency amount is not used it will lower the cost of the project and that amount will not be part of the payback. E. Carlson stated the hockey association is trying to determine how they can help with the costs. J. Lynch reminded the Council that this commits to the potential transfer of funds and the reliance on the Pavement Management Plan funds and Host Community Fund. There are no anticipated funds from user groups at this time. Councilmember Hark asked about user fees and paying back the Central Equipment Fund. Carlson said if that was done, we would fall short of operating costs. Councilmember Piekarski Krech asked when the Host Community Fund lapses. Lynch stated the fund will end in 2031. Councilmember Bartholomew stated the Host Community Fund would be reduced by $73,780 for the Pavement Management Plan. Lynch said there is currently $500,000 in the fund. Councilmember Perry said by not fixing the items would mean lost revenue at the end of the year. Carlson stated that in the work session in April he discussed the other projects that need to happen at the community center. The outline that was a part of the council memo outlined how we could finance the $6M over the next five years. The Host Community Fund could finance some of the items. These are guesses on what we may have to spend and potential funding sources. We should start thinking of how to finance these items without the dependency of the Host Community Fund. Motion by Bartholomew second by Hark to approve the awarding of the bids for the east rink project contracts to Cimo Refrigeration, Inc., Becker Arena Products, Inc., and Maertens-Brenny Construction Co. III. ADMINISTRATION:
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2017 PAGE 9 G. CITY OF INVER GROVEHEIGHTS; Authorize the Human Resources Manager to Obtain Consulting Services for the Police Chief Recruitment Process HR Manager, Janet Shefchik, summarized the process to obtain consulting services for the police chief recruitment process. The item was discussed at a Council work session. Other cities were contact about the process and St. Louis Park was the only one that sent out a request for proposal (RFP) and it garnered proposals from 11 consultants with costs ranging from $14,355 to $49,695. It averaged between $20,000 to $25,000. Only two firms were race equity focus. Only three firms were in Minnesota. A draft RFP was in the packet. Shefchik stated that we are looking for a fair, transparent process and define the general scope to give us a cost estimate. She is gathering additional input for the draft RFP. The potential profile was shared with the council and will help identify the process and she is looking to them for input and what is needed to be successful for incorporating all the needs. J. Shefchik stated characteristics were expanded and supplemental additions were received. This is not a budgeted item and she is looking for funding sources. The consultant would attend a work session to get feedback from council as to what you are looking for. Councilmember Hark stated that council wants involvement in the process. He stated the devil is in the details. He sees details in the RFP and then there are gaps. The entire process should be laid out before proceeding. There should be a roadmap from start to finish. The Council will select the consultant. Staff will work with the consultant once selected. The Council will work to figure out the schedule and who will be involved in the process. Councilmember Hark wants no procedural surprises. Councilmember Perry asked about the residents input. Lynch stated that two residents had comments and some were from sergeants and patrol officers. The comments will be forward to the Council. Mayor Tourville stated he doesn t think the city needed to hire a consultant. Mayor Tourville stated this will be transparent. He stated internally we can do just as good a job. He stated that most cities have an internal process and not a consultant. He will support the majority of the Council s direction. Councilmember Hark stated that the environment is different, the public perception is important for transparency, and is in favor of a consultant. Councilmember Perry stated that she is in favor of it being in house if there are only 30 applicants. Mayor Tourville stated we are qualified to do the search and we will involve the public. Councilmember Bartholomew stated money is a concern. Another concern is being able to get a good group of candidates. The field of candidates would be wider with a consultant. The environment has changed a lot and stated the field would be narrowed. Councilmember Piekarski Krech stated that the person hired is in charge of our law enforcement which is important and a consultant can give a wider range of candidates and stated she is concerned with staff s available time. Mayor Tourville stated that the RFP needs to have the right to reject all requests. A final RFP will come back to the Council for approval. Motion by Hark second by Bartholomew to prepare a final RFP for an executive search for consulting services to select a police chief. Ayes:4 Nays: 1 Perry Motion carried.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2017 PAGE 10 Lynch said that an RFP will come back on May 8 th and if Council has any other suggestions or comments regarding the RFP please forward it to Lynch or Shefchik by email. 8. MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMENTS Lynch reported that he is meeting with Host Community Fund Grant lobbyist and the City of Burnsville. They are meeting with senators to try to change the senate bill regarding DEED money. The transportation bill does not have Broderick or Argenta Trail in the bill this year. There may be some funding available next year. Council confirmed that there is no July 3 rd work session as it was cancelled earlier in the year. Council discussed possibly meeting early on the 2 nd and 4 th council meeting in July. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subd. 3(c)2 & 3 A. Discussion of Property Acquisition of City Property by McPhillips, 6971 Dickman Trail, 6940 and 6950 Dixie Avenue. Motion by Piekarski Krech, second by Perry to move into executive session pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05 Subd. 3(c) 2 & 3 Nays: 0 Motion carried. 10. ADJOURN: Motion by Perry, second by Piekarski Krech to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote at 9:45p.m.