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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-18 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL NOVEMBER 18,2003 7:00 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Hovland, Masica and Mayor Maetzold. Member Kelly was absent CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Housh approving the Council Consent Agenda with the exception of Item IV. B., Public Health Emergency Preparedness Agreement. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. *MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 2003, APPROVED Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Housh, approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Edina City Council for November 3, 2003. Motion carried on rollcall vote -four ayes. CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR WALLINGFORD PARTNERSHIP (5101 WEST 70TH STREET) CONTINUED UNTIL DECEMBER 2,2003 Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Presentation By Planner Assistant Planner Aaker stated the subject property was currently developed with a 60-unit three-story apartment building. She reported that on October 31, 2002, the southerly portion of the building was destroyed by fire. Vasco and Tony Bernardi, the owners have decided to raze the entire building and have proposed rebuilding with a four story 119-unit building over the existing underground garage. There would actually be two buildings and the property re-platted into two separate lots with each owner holding one lot and their portion of the building on that lot independently of the other. Ms. Aaker explained the property's current zoning, PRD-3, would limit building height to three stories, therefore, the proponents have requested rezoning to PRD-4. Density for the site has been determined on a basis of lot area per dwelling unit. The PRD-4 district requires 2,900 square feet of lot area per unit, which may be reduced by certain credits. In this case, the proposal received credits for under building parking, lot size and proximity to a free way resulting in a net required lot area of 1,900 square feet per unit if zoned PRD-4. Therefore, the maximum density allowed on this site would be 132 units. The 119 units proposed for the site would comply with code for a PRD-4 District. Ms. Aaker said City Code required two parking spaces per unit, 1.25 of which must be enclosed or under the building. She stated the proposal was overall two spaces short but 22 spaces short on under-building parking, requiring a parking variance. Ms. Aaker said the experience of the owners with the current building suggested that each unit would not need two spaces. She reported the Planning Commission concurred with this assessment, and after reviewing the Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 18,2003 proposal suggested that the proponent be required to provide a proof of parking agreement but not be required to install all of the proposed surface parking. Ms. Aaker added that the Planning Commission recommended approval of preliminary rezoning and preliminary plat allowing the two parking space variance. Member Masica asked if the rendering shown depicted how both buildings would look after construction. Ms. Aaker introduced Todd Young, KKE Architects who explained the rendering was conceptual, but the exterior materials were planned to be a combination of brick and colored concrete composite material or stucco. Member Housh asked how the proof of parking agreement would work. Ms. Aaker explained the proponent would not be required to install all the parking depicted on their site-plan initially. However, they would be required to sign a binding agreement to install and provide the additional spaces if the City deemed the spaces necessary. The proponents would never be required to provide the two stalls for which they have requested the variance. Member Housh asked what market the proponents were interested in attracting with the new building, and also noted that their intent to develop two lots. He asked if the building would be connected and marketed jointly. Mr. Young responded the hoped for market consisted of empty nesters and Class A renters. He added the intent was to make the two buildings look like one project explaining there was a 70-percent/30-percent ownership arrangement between the brothers. Member Hovland asked if the existing building were razed would the existing underground garage retain enough structural integrity to have the new building built on top of it. Mr. Young said that a structural engineer had been consulted and the building would be sound enough, but some modifications would be necessary. Member Masica asked the developer to elaborate on what market they planned to target. Vasco Bernardi, 5346 Poplar Circle, Bloomington, stated he owned 70 per cent of the property and his brother Tony owned the other 30 per cent. Mr. Bernardi said they intended to rent to the same tenants, single persons and empty nesters. Mr. Bernardi indicated there would be no three- bedroom units only one and two bedroom units. He added that in their experience with the Wallingford for the past twenty years, apartment dwellers only owned one car so the parking planned would more than adequately handle the needs of their tenants. Member Hovland expressed his unease with granting any kind of variance for this redevelopment. He stated he believed the proponents should bring the underground parking into compliance or reduce the number of units in the buildings. Member Hovland stated that the variance for 22 underground parking spaces was too large. Public Comment Alan Hohenstein, 5104 West 70th Street, stated he lived across from the proposed building. He said that he did not receive notice of the proposal until this past Saturday. Mr. Hohenstein also said that the sign had not been placed until the past week and its location did not stand out enough. Member Masica commented she had seen the sign in mid October. Mr. Hohenstein stated the current building was innocuous, but expressed his concern with the size of the Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 18,2003 proposed four-story building. Mr. Hohenstein said that traffic on West 701h Street has been an issue for years and doubling the density of the Wallingford will only exacerbate this problem. He added that currently residents of West 70th Street see trees behind the existing building, but the size and magnitude of the proposed building will block their view. Mr. Hohenstein said that if the building were reduced to three stories it would not be as obtrusive. Roy Earl, 5161 Abercrombie, also stated he had not received his notice until the previous Saturday. He added his concern about traffic, size and density to Mr. Hohensteiri s. Mr. Earl asked if the traffic had been reviewed. He stated that it was currently difficult to travel on West 701h and Metro Boulevard and that when the economy improves and the commercial buildings become fully occupied, traffic will be horrific. Vasco Bernardi,proponent, stated he believed the sign notifying of the rezoning was placed eight to ten days prior to the Planning Commission meeting of October 29, 2003. Member Hovland suggested the proposal be held over for two weeks, and that the developer consider either reducing the size of the proposed new building or provide the lacking 22 underground parking spaces. Tony Bernardi, stated he was the minority partner, holding thirty per cent ownership in the property. Mr. Bernardi sated he did not believe parking was going to be an issue because in his experience of the last twenty-five years, their tenants typically only own one car per unit. He noted the Planning Commission reviewed and agreed with the proposal even suggesting a reduction in surface parking to provide more green space. Mr. Bernardi urged the Council grant the requested preliminary zoning and preliminary plat. Member Masica stated her concern dealt not so much with the parking, but rather the notification to the surrounding properties. She suggested that the proponents meet with the neighbors. Mayor Maetzold asked the proponents if they would consider designating some of the building as affordable housing. Mr. Vasco Bernardi said he was not prepared to answer yes or no at this time, but would certainly consider affordable housing. Mayor Maetzold noted the consensus of the Council at this time seemed to be to hold the item over until the next Council meeting. Manager Hughes said that the surrounding 500 foot neighbors would be re-notified immediately and the item could be heard at the Council's meeting December 2, 2003, if they so desired. Member Housh made a motion to continue the public hearing for the preliminary rezoning and preliminary plat of Wallingford Partnership, 5101 West 701h Street until December 2, 2003. Member Hovland seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-79 APPROVING PLAN OF TREATMENT - HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION FOR FOUR LANDMARK PROPERTIES Associate Planner Repya informed the Council that the Heritage Preservation Board (HPB) had finished the Plans of Treatment for five properties designated as Edina Heritage Landmarks last February. Each property after designation must have a Plan of Treatment which identifies the significance of the site and outlines a plan for preservation. She noted typically the Plan of Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 18,2003 Treatment would be adopted when the Heritage Landmark was designated, but in these cases the HPB wanted to involve the property owners in developing the Plan of Treatment. Ms. Repya noted the five properties receiving the Heritage Landmark designation were: Jonathan Grimes House,4200 West 44th Street Paul Peterson House,5312 Interlachen Boulevard Cahill School,4918 Eden Avenue Grange Hall,4918 Eden Avenue George Baird House,4400 West 50th Street She noted the owners of the George Baird House at 4400 West 50th Street have asked that more time be given for them to review the proposed Plan of Treatment for their home before adopting it. Member Masica asked if the Plan of Treatment would stay with the property and if it would restrict what homeowners may do with their property. Ms. Repya explained the Plan of Treatment would stay with the property, but pointed out that compliance with the plan was totally voluntary on the part of property owners. Mayor Maetzold commented that both of the City owned properties the Cahill School and Grange Hall were unsprinklered. He asked if this was a concern. Ms. Repya replied staff had reviewed this situation in 1997 and it was found that the cost of installing sprinklers in the two buildings would exceed the potential benefit. She stated it was felt the two buildings were both quite small and the intensity of a fire that would set off sprinklers would most likely burn the building in spite of sprinklers. Staff believed it was better stewardship to focus on other areas of maintenance since the buildings were insured. The review had been conducted with the State Historical Architect,Park Staff and Fire Marshal. Member Masica asked if the plans of treatment were detailed enough to dictate items such as paint colors to be historically accurate. Robert Vogel,Historical Consultant, explained that it was very difficult to determine historical accuracy of colors since few if any color photos exist of early structures. He added that this was not within the scope of the plans of treatment and would be left to the homeowners. Brad Forrest, 4400 West 50th Street, said the reason he and his wife requested waiting on the adoption of the proposed plan of treatment for their home was because they were uncomfortable with some of the language and would like to review it in more detail with staff. Arlene Forrest added that when they purchased their home in 2002, nothing was recorded that let them know their home was a Heritage Landmark. Mayor Maetzold noted the designation had not been accomplished until February of this year so at the time there would have not been any such designation. Manager Hughes clarified that the property has been zoned Heritage Landmark and this would be reflected on the City's zoning map, but nothing was individually recorded with Hennepin County. He pointed out the Plan of Treatment was a tool to guide the City and property owners into the future. This would be triggered if and when a homeowner attempted to demolish a Heritage Landmark. Mr. Hughes reminded the Council that following the Plan of Treatment was voluntary. Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 18,2003 Mark Winter, 5312 Interlachen, said that although he had read the proposed Plan of Treatment for his property, he was not exactly sure what it meant. Ms. Repya explained that when any future permit was applied for, staff would review what made Mr. Winter's home an Eastlake style of home, and work with the homeowner on a design if they chose to participate, so the home could retain its historic character and style. Member Housh made a motion introducing the following resolution and moving its approval: RESOLUTION NO. 2003-79 ADOPTING PLAN OF TREATMENT FOUR LANDMARK PROPERTIES WITHIN EDINA WHEREAS, the Edina City Council on February 18, 2003 adopted Ordinance No. 850- A23 designating the following properties as Edina Heritage Landmarks: Jonathan Grimes House 4200 West 44th Street Paul Peterson House 5312 Interlachen Boulevard Cahill School 4918 Eden Avenue Grange Hall 4918 Eden Avenue And; WHEREAS, the Edina Heritage Preservation Board has now completed meetings with all property owners and developed appropriate Plans of Treatment for each Landmark Property. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council adopts the plan of treatment designed to identify the goals and procedures for preservation for aforementioned properties. ADOPTED this 181h day of November,2003 Member Masica seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Resolution adopted. FIRST READING GRANTED ORDINANCE NO. 2003-12 AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF EDINA CITY CODE Mr. Hughes stated the proposed ordinance was a housekeeping ordinance that staff tries to put together annually to keep the City Code up to date. He reviewed the proposed ordinance as follows: • Sections 1 and 2 change the date for Parking Ramp licensing in the City to March 1 of each year. Changing the licensing date will allow structural engineers to complete their investigations and reports before the start of the construction season. • Sections 3 and 5 would change Edina's Code to provide new standards for automatic fire and police alarms as was discussed during budget meetings. Each section refers to "Automatic Fire Alarms" and "Automatic Police Alarms" as opposed to "False Alarms". • Section 4 would provide for an application and fee for Certificates of Appropriateness requested by property owners from the Heritage Preservation Board. • Section 6 provides a standard for trees and braches that overhang a sidewalk. Mr. Hughes said staff recommended First Reading of the ordinance. Member Housh asked if automatic versus false alarms would be a revenue differential. Mr. Hughes said staff felt automatic alarm was clearer than false alarm. When an establishment gets a bill for a "false" alarm, they can allege that the alarm was not false, that an intruder was there but had left the premises or that smoke was present when the fire alarm activated. He explained Page 5 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 18,2003 that false alarms account for many wasted tax dollars in addition to endangering public safety staff and the public. When responding to false alarms, public safety personnel cannot respond to real alarms. Member Masica said she questioned Section 3 and Section 5 where the proposed ordinance stated the fee for an automatic alarm shall be payable by the owner of the building or premises for which the alarm was received. She felt this needed to be clarified. Members Hovland and Housh said they felt the language was acceptable as written. Fire Chief Scheerer said the Fire Department billed only the building owner letting the owner handle collecting any payment from their tenants. Police Chief Siitari said the Police Department currently billed the owner of the alarm system whether that be the building owner of a tenant. Mayor Maetzold stated he felt the "false alarm" language should be retained in the ordinance instead of the new"automatic" alarm. Member Hovland agreed with Mayor Maetzold. Member Hovland made a motion granting first reading to Ordinance No. 2003-12 amending various section of Edina City Code,noting that Sections 3 and 5 should read"false fire alarms" and"false police alarms". Member Housh seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh,Hovland, Masica,Maetzold First Reading granted. REGIONAL PLANNING AND COORDINATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION APPROVED FOR ESTABLISHING AN EDINA AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE Sharon Ming, Chair of the Research, Planning & Coordination Committee, explained that affordable housing had long been a concern to Edina, given the high cost of housing in the community. The lack of affordability has made it difficult for young families to move into Edina, for working adults in all professions to both work and live in Edina and for older adults moving out of their Edina home to remain living in Edina. The lack of affordable housing reduces the opportunity to create life-cycle housing in the community. The issue of affordable housing remained a daunting task which the Research, Planning and Coordination (RPC) Committee was willing to tackle. RPC proposed forming a task force to promote affordable housing in Edina and to work in partnership with existing Edina affordable housing groups and housing professionals. It was suggested the task force be comprised of 8- 12 community members and professionals with housing expertise and an understanding of affordable housing issues. Ms. Ming said the task force would explore issues such as, 1) other communities best practices; 2) define affordable housing; 3) research affordable financing strategies; 4) develop guidelines for creating opportunities for all age groups; and 5) develop affordable housing information service and disseminate information to the community on the value of affordable housing. Member Housh inquired whether a staff member would serve on the Committee. Mr. Hughes said a member of the Planning Department would be a valuable asset on the Committee. Page 6 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 18,2003 Member Hovland suggested the Council be the appointing body for members of the task force. Ms. Ming said RPC will take the first step and perhaps would not be a permanent part of the task force. Ms. Ming concluded the goal was to form a task force by early 2004 and successfully complete the work by mid-year 2005. RPC proposes to utilize 2003 and 2004 RPC funds, approximately $40,000, to hire a combined research/facilitator/coordinator. At the end of 2004, work will be evaluated to determine if an extension was necessary. Member Masica asked what community organizations would the task force be partnering with. Ms. Ming said the Edina Community Lutheran Church has staff that works with their housing group as well as members of Colonial Church and St. Patrick's have an expressed interest. Staff at Yorkdale Town Homes, affiliated with CommonBond, would be a valuable part of the task force. Member Housh asked whether Livable Communities dollars could be used for funding the Affordable Housing Task Force. Mr. Hughes said the dollars count towards local commitment and must be expended to be a part of the Livable Communities Act. Mayor Maetzold indicated that historically, a task force was appointed by the Council and this would be his desire to ensure less confusion with the process. Mr. Hughes said because it was the end of the year, it was imperative, if the Council so chose, to reserve the funds. The next step would be formation of the task force with its charge to form a work plan and then come back before the Council. Member Masica made a motion to rededicate the 2003 unspent funds to the 2004 Research, Planning and Collaboration budget to be used for the formation of an affordable housing task force involving the current RPC Commission as determined by the Council. Member Hovland seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AGREEMENT APPROVED Member Masica said she removed the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Agreement from the Consent Agenda for further information. She inquired if the grant amount was $64,905, and the 2004 Public Health Preparedness Agreement with Bloomington Public Health Nursing Services was for $46,648, what was planned for the balance. Mr. Velde responded the balance of the grant would be used for, 1) administrative staff time to file reports with the State of Minnesota Department of Health, 2) any training City Health staff participates in, and 3) possibly purchasing a laptop computer as a backup for public health emergencies. Member Masica made a motion approving the 2004 Public Health Preparedness Agreement with Bloomington Public Health Nursing Services for $46,648.00. Member Housh seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. Page 7 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 18,2003 2004 PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING CONTRACT APPROVED Sanitarian Velde explained that due to reduced funding from the Minnesota Department of Health, this contract represented a 19% reduction from the original 2003 contract. For calendar year 2004,Edina will receive$121,180 in grant funds from the Minnesota Department of Health. He stated the contract covered the sliding fee costs for public health services delivered to Edina residents and other costs for services not otherwise reimbursed by insurance, Medicaid, Medicare or the Veterans Administration. Mr. Velde noted Bloomington has reduced their staffing by 8.7 full-time equivalents due to reductions in funding from various sources. Karen Zeleznak, Community Health Administrator, explained the budget for year 2004, and where cuts in services might possibly occur. Member Masica inquired whether the State mandated that certain services be provided. Ms. Zeleznak said for the past 26 years there has been an Edina Community Health Board. Under this Board, certain services were mandated. Member Masica asked for numbers of Edina residents being served by Bloomington Public Health. Ms. Zeleznak said figures were provided in the annual report as well as on the web site. Member Hovland asked what services were historically provided in Edina. Ms. Zeleznak said people were served via referral and many who were low income noting that when staff hours were expended, services would not be provided. Member Housh inquired if economic means were checked before services were provided. Ms. Zeleznak said if persons have no insurance, a sliding scale was provided. If persons have funds to pay, they may be referred to a private agency thereby allowing slots to remain open for persons who cannot pay in full. Member Hovland made a motion approving the Public Health Nursing Services Agreement with the Bloomington Division of Public Health for $156,180 for calendar year 2004. Member Housh seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh,Hovland,Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. *RESOLUTION NO. 2003-77, APPROVING COMPLIANCE AMENDMENT TO HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPPA) Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Housh introducing the following resolution and moving its approval: RESOLUTION NO. 2003-77 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF EDINA APPROVING COMPLIANCE AMENDMENT TO HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABLITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPPA) The undersigned, constituting all the members of the City Council of the City of Edina (City"), duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, do hereby adopt the following resolution in writing: WHEREAS, the City currently maintains the Flexible Spending Account Plan (the "Plan"), in order to allow employees to pay for, and to be reimbursed for, certain medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis;and Page 8 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 18, 2003 WHEREAS, the Plan is required to comply with regulations promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) relating to certain privacy requirements, codified at 45 C.F.R. Part 164 (the "Privacy Rule"); and WHEREAS, Section 164.504(f)(2) of the Privacy Rule requires the Plan to be amended by April 14,2003 in certain respects to be in compliance with HIPAA;and WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend the Plan to comply with HIPAA and the Privacy Rule, effective April 14,2003. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Edina hereby adopts this Amendment to the Plan, such Amendment to be in the form presented to the Council, a copy of which is attached hereto as an exhibit and is, by this reference, incorporated herein, and to be effective as of April 14,,2003;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that appropriate officers of the City of Edina are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver all documents necessary for the proper implementation of the Amendment to the Plan to ensure that the Amendment hereby approved is in effect as of April 14,2003. Motion carried on rollcall vote-four ayes. *RESOLUTION NO. 2003-78, APPROVED, REQUESTING VARIANCE FROM STANDARDS FOR STATE AID OPERATIONS - VALLEY VIEW ROAD AND VALLEY LANE Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Housh introducing the following resolution and moving its approval: RESOLUTION NO. 2003-78 REQUESTING VARIANCE FROM STANDARDS FOR STATE AID OPERATIONS VALLEY VIEW ROAD (S.A.P. 120-144-08) VALLEY LANE (S.A.P.120-151-14) WHEREAS, that the City of Edina Engineer is hereby authorized to request a variance from the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, pursuant to Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations 8820.3300, as they apply to the proposed re- construction of the Valley View Road and Valley Lane intersection, known as State Aid Projects 120-144-08 and 120-151-14, located in Edina, Minnesota in Hennepin County; NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota: The variance is requested from Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations 8820.9920, adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapters 161 and 162, as they apply to the proposed re-construction of the Valley View Road/Valley Lane intersection, State Aid Projects 120-144- 08 and 120-151-14, located in the City of Edina, Minnesota, so as to allow a 20 mph design speed, in lieu of the minimum 30 mph design speed contained in the geometric and design standards required by Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations 8820.9920. The Edina City Council hereby indemnifies, saves and holds harmless the State and its agents and employees of and from claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or by reason of the granting of the variance. The Council further agrees to defend at its sole cost and expense any action or proceeding begun for asserting any claim of whatever character arising as a result of granting of the variance. Approved and adopted this 18th day of November, 2003. Motion carried on rollcall vote-four ayes. *CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Member Hovland made a motion and Member Housh seconded the motion approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Page 9 Minutes/Edina City Council/November 18,2003 Check Register dated November 5, 2003, and consisting of 25 pages: General Fund $204,221.41; Communications Fund$12,059.11;Working Capital Fund$30,920.01;Art Center Fund$2,853.90; Golf Course Fund $19,112.18; Ice Arena Fund $7,076.38; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $1,968.05; Liquor Fund $141,878.00; Utility Fund $5,363.86; Storm Sewer Fund $1,161.57; Recycling Fund $31,218.70; PSTF Fund $651.73; TOTAL $458,484.90; and for approval of payment of claims dated November 12, 2003, and consisting of 39 pages: General Fund $178,753.86; Communications Fund $417.35; IBR #2 Fund $17,411.26, Working Capital Fund $11,277.92; Art Center Fund $4,312.06; Golf Dome Fund $1,789,96; Aquatic Center Fund $77.42; Golf Course Fund $21,128.73; Ice Arena Fund $6,175.70; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $8,561.86, Liquor Fund $183,300.74; Utility Fund $39,509.68, Storm Sewer Fund $689.01; PSTF Agency Fund$9,355.81;TOTAL$482,761.36. Motion carried on rollcall vote-four ayes. CONCERN OF RESIDENT Addie Fitzsimmons, 5025 Yvonne Terrace, voiced concern with the City not monitoring contractor's activities more closely. YEAR-END MANAGER'S EVALUATION COMMITTEE FORMED Mayor Maetzold asked for a volunteer from the Council to perform an evaluation of City Manager Hughes. Member Hovland volunteered to be involved in the process of the evaluation. ANNUAL MEETING DATE SET FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES SET Mayor Maetzold suggested setting the date for the annual meeting for Boards, Commissions and Committees. After a brief discussion, Tuesday, March 9, 2004, was approved as the date for the annual meeting. COUNCIL REMINDED OF TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING DECEMBER 1, 2003 Manager Hughes reminded the Council of the Truth in Taxation Hearing on December 1,2003,will be held at 5:00 in the Council Chambers. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Maetzold declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. 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