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I I I Council Meeting Minutes September 22, 1987 Benke stated the area (the triangle) is a larger area than he had envisioned; Williams concurred and felt this is a kind of lIback doorll to New Brighton and believed it more appropriate to have a large area alloted near a major intersection, and felt we should check with Mounds View. Benke sees the Highway 96/1-35W/Highway 8 intersection as a major entrance and feels we need to make this site as desirable and as well-landscaped as can be arranged; and moved, seconded by Blomquist, to CONTINUE THE PETITION FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF OLD HIGHWAY 8 AND ASK THAT IT BE BROUGHT BACK FOLLOWING SITE AND LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Blomquist felt Robinson should have an indication of whether or not it would be council's intent to approve the vacation pending approval of the site and landscaping plans; Benke stated if the Planning Commission approves, he intends to vote in favor of the vacation. Williams asked if the city's staff would have a role in the devel- opment of the corridor's landscape plan; Benke asked staff to pre- pare a specific recommendation as soon as possible, and to coor- dinate efforts with the City of Mounds View. Williams asked if Mike Gair is still available to the city; Benke stated he is. Robinson stated he would be glad to cooperate with the city.s landscaping plan. Williams asked if the Mayor's intent is to have the entire pro- perty sent to the Planning Commission, including the southern por- tion of the site; Benke stated technically council is only being asked to look at the northern portion, but would like considera- tion given to consistency. Williams indicated it would be well to deal with it all at one time because the vacation will alleviate some non-conformities on the southern portion; Benke asked that staff and applicant take the request into consideration. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Proper briefly reviewed staff report and history of the Lake Diane restoration project. Two meetings were held for the 24 residents and the consensus of the two groups is: (1) they would prefer not to operate the aeration equipment in the winter because of the high cost, problems with Department of Natural Resources, unsightliness of signs and fencing; (2) Clean Flo Laboratories, Inc. would no longer be required as the only cost to the program now is the cost to run the aeration equipment during the summer months (there is $400 in the budget for repair parts); (3) carry over cost from 1987 of $234; and (4) would like to budget $2,000 to attempt to remove some of the massive bog with a drag line by working through the ice in the winter (a few residents did not approve of this particular item). Page 13 Lake Diane Restoration Project Report 87-240 Resolution 87-102