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7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 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: Administrator
Johnson, Finance Director Holst, Public Works Director Ozzello, City Attorney
Vierling, City Engineer Erickson, and City Planner Richards. Absent: None.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to
approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 5 — 0.
II. Department /Council Liaison Reports:
A. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the Planning
Commission held a public hearing at the August 11 meeting for EQ Life
and made a favorable recommendation to the Council. The next meeting
is scheduled for September 8, 2005 with one public hearing on the Agenda
from CSM Corporation.
• B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks
Commission will meet on September 19, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported on pending legislation
that would eliminate public access by removing funding. Councilmember
Doerr distributed information on the legislation and urged
Councilmembers to send letters to legislators against the proposal.
Councilmember Doerr also reported that the Commission has approved its
budget and will forward it on to the cities for approval. The next meeting
is scheduled for November 16, 2005.
D. Water Management Oraanizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet on September 8, 2005, 7:00
p.m. at the Conservation District office.
E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that
Senator Kennedy has presented the City with a ceremonial check for
transportation funding.
Councilmember McComber also reported that she attended the Visual
• Quality Review Committee meeting earlier in the day. Two open houses
are planned for September to receive public input on bridge designs.
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Councilmember Swenson thanked Councilmember McComber for the
time and effort she puts in on the bridge project, adding that she represents
the City well.
III. Visitors /Public Comment:
Recycling Award. Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Chris and Lisa
Thompson of 14595 57 Street North were selected to receive the Recycling
Award.
IV. Consent A eg nda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — August 9, 2005
C. Approve HLB Tautges Redpath Auditing Services for December 31, 2005
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0.
V. Public Hearines: None.
VI. New Business:
A. Reschedule September 13 and November 8. 2005 Citv Council Meetings
B. EO Life — Desiizn Guideline Review. Site Plan Review and Sign Variance
VII. Old Business.
None
VIII. Closed Session.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to
adjourn to Closed Session at 7:26 p.m. Carried 5 — 0.
The Closed Session was attended by the City Council and City Attorney to review
the performance of the City Administrator. The City Administrator was invited in
at the end of the Closed Session. The Council concluded that the Administrator's
performance is satisfactory in all respects and commended him on his
performance.
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IX. Adiournment.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to adjourn
at 7:53 p.m. Carried 5 — 0.
Respectfully submitted, 1prent and Fo ,
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Administrative Secretary Mayor
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