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i 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 7:36
p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, Doerr,
McComber and Swenson. Staff present: Administrator Johnson and City Attorney
Vierling.
Mayor Beaudet added "Authorize City Attorney to Seek Records from MnDOT
Regarding the St. Croix River Crossing" as Consent Agenda Item 1.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0.
II. Department /Council Liaison Reports:
A. Planning Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the
Planning Commission held a public hearing at their last meeting regarding
the Xcel Energy fly ash pit. He stated that there were pictures presented
• that show substantial changes to the area. He reported that the public
hearing has been continued. Abrahamson stated that the Planning
Commission encouraged a meeting between residents and Xcel Energy.
B. Parks Commission: Nothing to report.
C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the commission
drafted a letter to the SCC to put a moratorium to cable companies that are
pulling analog so people have to buy digital packages. He stated that the
commission is trying to protect the consumer.
D. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Nothing to report.
E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber stated that she
attended the Metro Cities Transportation the day prior and Revenues that
day. She stated that relative to MnDOT's maintenance budget, it was
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staff's recommendation that the policy reflect the passing of the 2008
transportation bill. She informed the council that she will leave a copy of
the language with the City Administrator.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
Recycling Award: Administrative Secretary Thoen reported that Dean and Angie
• Rivard of 14598 57 Street N. were chosen as the recycling award winners.
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• IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — June 24, 2008
C. Approve 2 °a Payment to Miller Excavating for 2008 Trail and Park
Improvements
D. Approve Change Order 41 — 2008 Park and Trail Improvements (reducing
total amount by $3,476.50)
E. Approve Truck Specifications and Authorize the Purchase of Chevy 2500
— replacing F -350
F. Approve LMCIT Liability Coverage Waiving Monetary Limits on Tort
Liability
G. Issue Exempt Permit — American Cancer Society for Raffle at Stillwater
Area High School
H. Approve Budgeted Fund Allocations and Transfers — SCADA Systems
and Outdoor Storage Areas to Budgeted Projects Fund
I. Authorize City Attorney to Seek Records from MnDOT Regarding the St.
Croix River Crossing
Councilmembers Doerr and Abrahamson pulled Item E from the Consent Agenda.
• Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Consent agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
Councilmember Doerr questioned if certain items in the specification list, such as
the lift gate, first aid kit, and flashlight, could be transferred from the F -350 to the
2500. Councilmember Swenson stated that they need to install low- profile lights
on the rear of the truck that can be seen. City Administrator Johnson stated that
this item could be postponed for one week to allow time for clarification.
Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
postpone this item. Carried 5 -0.
V. Public Hearings:
None
VI. Old Business:
None
VII. New Business:
• A. Bob Brackev /Washington Countv Appeal Update: City Administrator
Johnson provided background on the case. He stated that the County
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• changed the value of Bob Brackey's property from agricultural to
commercial. He reported that Bob Brackey appealed that and he lost his
appeal. Johnson stated that Mr. Brackey filed additional proceedings and
the court essentially changed his mind. He stated that City Attorney
Vierling has not had a chance to review the decision.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to postpone
this item to get an opinion from the City Attorney, unless timing is an
issue, and they will allow the City Administrator to move forward right
away up to $10,000.
VIII. Adiournment:
Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to
adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Carried 5 -0.
Respectfull ubmitted, ove s Content and ,
ifer Thoen David Beaudet
Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor
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