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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 18,2002 Page 2 of3 Public Hearing-Preliminary Plat: Hidden lane Addition (Whispering Drive & Pleasant Drive) Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman stated that approval of the preliminary plat with the eight conditions listed in the Planner's report is requested, with clarification of conditions #6 and #7. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Preliminary Plat: Hidden Lane Addition (Whispering Drive & Pleasant Drive) Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the preliminary plat as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. MnDOT Presentation-Request for Approval of Reforestation Plan for Highway 55 Parks & Recreation Director McNamara presented background on the proposal to install reforestation along Highway 55 from Highway 61 to Jacob Avenue. Scott Robinson and Leslie Vermillion from MnDOT and Kevin Smith, City Forester, described the proposal and stated that as part of the reforestation project, the City would be responsible for maintenance. Annual maintenance is estimated to be approximately $5,000. Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the concept project. Staff directed to come back to the Council for formal approval once the contract from MnDOT is received. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Parks & Recreation Director McNamara stated that the City has received the designation as Tree City USA for the 6th straight year. McNamara recognized City Forester Smith and Master Gardener Sherry Akins for their work on the City's parks and tree programs. Presentation by Excel Energy-Vandalism to Vermillion Falls Trail Light Poles Colette Jurek of Excel Energy stated that 22 light poles have been replaced along the Vermillion Falls Trail since 1998 at a cost of approximately $25,000. Although increased patrolling has been done in this area, vandalism has not decreased. Jurek stated that due to the cost involved, the City would now be responsible for the cost of replacing future vandalized light poles along this trail. The current light poles are fiberglass; replacement poles can be either aluminum, fiberglass, or wood. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to order replacement poles in aluminum. Staff was also directed to evaluate ways in which the Tipster Program can be promoted in an effort to reduce vandalism. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. First Reading/Schedule Public Hearing-Amend City Code Chapter 9.84 City Administrator Osberg stated that the Chamber of Commerce has revised its request to amend the City Code to permit alcohol in City parks between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. during Rivertown Days. The requested action is for the City to donate approximately $6,000 to pay for security and port-a-Iet costs. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the request as amended. 6 Ayes; Nays, none.