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City Council Minutes April 3, 2006 Page 2 3.12. . 3.13. 3.14. 3.15. AMEND 2006 PARK DEDICATION BUDGET TO INCLUDE ORONO SOFTBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION 06-36 AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FOR AND EXECUTE A NATURAL AND SCENIC AREA GRANT RESOLUTION 06-37 AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FORAND EXECUTE A REMEDIATION GRANT PINEWOOD JOB DESCRIPTIONS MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Councilmember Motin indicated that he would like agenda items requesting significant amounts of money to be placed on the regular agenda for discussion rather than being placed on the consent agenda. 4. Open Mike Noone appeared for Open Mike. 5.1. Proclamation - April 3. 2006 as Steve Bockwitz Day Police Chief Jeffrey Beahen explained that Steve Bockwitz recently retired from the Elk River Police Department. Chief Beahen indicated that in addition to the proclamation, the Police Department will be presenting Mr. Bockwitz with a Meritorious Service Award. . Captain Rolfe presented Mr. Bockwitz with the Police Department's Meritorious Service Award. Mayor Klinzing read the proclamation proclaiming April 3, 2006 as Steve Bockwitz Day and thanked Mr. Bockwitz for his faithful years of service to the Elk River Police Department. Mayor Klinzing presented the proclamation plaque to Mr. Bockwitz. 5.2. Presentation Regarding Clean Up of Clandestine Drug Lab and Chemical Dump Sites City Prosecuting Attorney Christopher Johnson provided a brief summary of the Clandestine Drug Lab and Chemical Dump Site ordinance that was passed at the March 20, 2006 Council meeting. Mr. Johnson indicated that Sherburne County currently handles these issues but it was recommended that the city adopt an ordinance as a precautionary measure. Mr. Johnson explained that the ordinance provides the law enforcement, health, and environmental officials with the authority to declare a clandestine site a public health nuisance. He further explained that the ordinance is broken down into three parts: notification, cleanup, and costs. Mr. Johnson indicated that it is the owner's responsibility to clean up the site and they must work in conjunction with health and environmental officials and hire a contractor who has the expertise and knowledge to clean up a clandestine site. He stated that the ordinance also provides the city with the authority to hire the contractor if necessary. Mr. Johnson stated that the ordinance also provides the city with legal remedies to recapture costs associated with the clean up. 5.3. A. Dodge Avenue Improvement. Assessment Hearing Resolution Adopting Final Assessment Roll . City Engineer Terry Maurer provided a brief presentation on the Dodge Avenue improvement. Mr. Maurer reviewed the proposed improvements, estimated project costs, bids, financing, and the assessment schedule.