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7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2005
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers
Abrahamson, Doerr, McComber and Swenson. Staff present: Finance Director
Holst, Public Works Director Ozzello, City Attorney Vierling and City Engineer
Postler. Absent: City Administrator Johnson.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 5 — 0.
IL Department /Council Liaison Reports:
A. Planning Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the
Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, August 11 with one public
hearing on the Agenda.
B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks
• Commission will meet on Monday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m.
C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the Cable
Commission will meet on August 17 7:00 p.m. at the Access Center.
D. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet on Wednesday, August 10 th ,
7:00 p.m. at the Washington County Conservation District Office.
E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that the
Visual Quality subcommittee will meet on August 23, 2005, 9:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. at the Stillwater City Hall.
Mayor Beaudet provided a report on Party in the Park held on August 2 °a
at Brekke Park. Mayor Beaudet thanked city businesses and city staff for
their contributions toward a successful event.
III. Visitors /Public Comment:
Recvcling Award. Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Jay and Dianne
Walter of 5502 Osgood Avenue North were selected to receive the recycling
award.
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• IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — July 26, 2005
C. Authorize and Award Pothole Patching Contract
D. Adopt Sewer Maintenance Standard
E. Approve Tree Planting Quotes and Authorize Work
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0.
V. Public Hearings: None
VI. New Business:
A. Lakeview Hospital 125 Anniversary
Mayor Beaudet suggested that the City place an advertisement in the
Gazette supporting Lakeview Hospital's 125 Anniversary.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
• authorize staff to place a five -inch square advertisement. Carried 5 — 0.
B. Install "No Outlet" Signs
Councilmember McComber reported that she has received a request from
her neighborhood to install signs that would prevent traffic from
attempting to access Valley View Park from Penrose Avenue.
Resident Scott Bol, 15417 56 Street North, stated that the installation of
signs would eliminate frustrated motorists from driving through the
neighborhood while trying to enter Valley View Park. Mr. Bol added that
some of his neighbors have indicated a willingness to contribute toward
the cost of the signs.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to direct
staff to discuss costs for installation of "no outlet" signs and provide a
recommendation under the Consent Agenda at the next Council meeting.
Carried 5 — 0.
VII. Old Business.
None.
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• VIII. Adiournment.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to
adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Carried 5 — 0.
Respectfully submitted, Ap o ed' to ontent and
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