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City Council Minutes Page 2 May 13, 2013 ----------------------- - - - - -- 6. APPLICANT MUST NOTIFY AREA RESIDENTS OF EVENT AND ANTICIPATED INCREASE IN STREET PARKING. 7. PRIOR TO DISPLAY, ALL TEMPORARY SIGNAGE SHALL RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE PERMIT. 8. APPLICANT MUST CONTACT FIRE MARSHAL CLIFF ANDERSON AT 763.635.1110 OR 763.238.3489 DURING EVENT SET UP FOR A WALK -THRU INSPECTION OF THE PROPERTY TO ENSURE PROPERTY ACCESSIBILITY TO THE BUILDINGS AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES IS MAINTAINED DURING THE EVENT. 9. APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE PORTABLE TOILET FACILITIES AS OUTLINED IN THE APPLICATION. 4.4. ELK RIVER LANDFILL COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY AND MPCA PERMIT. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. 5. Oben Forum Nettie Dubois, 17949 Naples Street NW — stated she has some concerns about the recent enforcement of the city's sign ordinance relating to garage sale signs. She did not believe it is fair for it to be at one employee's discretion as to what signs are removed. She would like to see this item added to a future agenda. Mayor Dietz suggested that Ms. Dubois meet with the fire chief and code enforcement officer and if necessary, the fire chief could add this item to a future agenda for discussion. 6. Work Session 6.1. Discuss Acquisition of the Houlton Property Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. Steve Hobbs, Minnesota Director of the Conservation Fund — explained the Conservation Fund typically purchases conservation land on behalf of an entity. The property is sold back to the entity for the purchase price once adequate funding has been secured. He added that if the Houlton property is purchased using identified funding sources, the main cost to the city would be for maintenance of the property. Councilmember Motin questioned if there would be restrictions on the property. Mr. Hobbs explained that because it is anticipated that a Park Legacy Grant will be providing most of the funding, the park would be required to be a regional park which supports more passive types of recreation such as hiking and bird watching. Councihnember Motin questioned if the park would be expected to have a playground. Mr. Hobbs indicated there would be no expectation. He explained that the city would be required to submit a proposed park plan and construction could be completed as time allows. Mr. Hecker noted that the Friends of the Mississippi have expressed willingness to continue as long -term funding partners for this property.