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NWQ Maintenance Responsibilities Director Fernelius reported Staff has been working with the City Attorney on a mechanism for assessing the maintenance and capital replacement costs that will be charged in the NWQ. The plan would be to record a declaration against each property granting the City the right to annually assess the cost to property owners within the NWQ. Director Fernelius hopes to have Council review the item in spring of 2011. Staff is in the process of developing a budget. East Side Platting and Registration Director Fernelius reported Staff is also working on the platting registration of the east side of the NWQ. The platting process will start in March. As development occurs the City can subdivide the larger outlots into smaller parcels. The registration process will create clean title to the land and eliminate gaps and overlaps in legal descriptions. All of these logistical issues will make the site more development ready. Commissioner Benke reported MN DOT plans no longer require an additional right-of-way on I694. NW Refinery Director Fernelius reported there is no new information to report on the negotiations between the Attorney General's office, MPCA and Ashland Oil on an agreement concerning the clean-up of the former NW Refinery site. The City is now at a point where it is necessary to increase pressure on the parties to reach a settlement. Staff will work with the Mayor and other elected officials to put pressure on the MPCA to wrap up this agreement. Commissioner Smith noted Ashland Oil has been sold, and may be the reason for some of the delays. VII. Other Topics Foreclosure Update Director Fernelius reported there has been a movement to suspend foreclosures, as there are adverse effects if future foreclosures increase. Also reported was the adjacent communities; Columbia Heights and Fridley have far more residential foreclosures. Commissioner Benke questioned if the data is similar to 2008 and 2009, and if there are repeat foreclosures. Director Fernelius reported there were some; however not the majority. Commissioner Benke asked if the City has noticed any problems with foreclosures. Director Fernelius replied the majority of the problems are related to maintenance issues, and it can be difficult to determine who's responsible. Commissioner Smith questioned if there has been public comment at the City Council or Planning Commission meetings regarding the Stuart project. Councilmember Bauman and Director Fernelius both reported the meetings have been quiet. Commissioner Benke questioned the appointment of Advisory Commissioners for 2011. Councilmember Bauman reported council will consider making appointments in March. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Benke,seconded by Commissioner Smith to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:42 am.