HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1995-10-04BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
October 4, 1995
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PRESENT: Commissioners Ehrhardt, Reeves, Rusoff, Tripp, Seligmann, Smith, Mayor
Nichols, Alderperson Johnson, Superintendent Gray, Assistant Superintendents Fabbroni
and Ferrel.
Commissioner Reeves chaired the meeting.
Additions: Request for Wagon Rides Around Commons
There were no deletions from the agenda.
1. Report on Surplus City Property.
Herman Sieverding was present to address the board. He noted that the city owns 190
parcels which need to be reviewed. He explained that in November, the GIS mapping will
be linked with a software package allowing them to print out maps of the surplus land.
The maps will be analyzed and it will be determined if the areas can be utilized or if they
should be sold. He explained that there is a separate issue which includes Elmira Road.
A long term range plan is to do away with the current license agreements along Elmira
Road. This would involve the sale of some land. He noted that the city should maintain a
100 foot right -of -way on Elmira Road. The 100 foot ROW would allow for a tree lawn,
bike lane and sidewalk. This project will continue by providing information of what parcels
are owned by the city and followed by a review of how those parcels could be used or
sold. Mr. Sieverding will update the board at a later date.
2. Request for Wagon Rides Around Commons.
Jean Deming was present to explain to the board that this request is the same as years
before. A horse drawn wagon will be used for rides around the perimeter of the Commons
during Apple Harvest Festival which is on October 6, 1995 through October 8, 1995. She
noted that she is in the process of obtaining the necessary paper work from the owners of
the horses. She added that a "slow moving vehicle" sign will be mounted on the back of
the wagon. No board member objected to the request. It was decided that future
requests could be approved by the Superintendent as long as there are no changes in the
request. A resolution granting permission will be voted on at the next regular meeting.
3. 1996 Budget.
The board continued the meeting with budget discussions.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Notes taken by:
Donna L. Payne
Administrative Secretary