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7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2006
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
L 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, Police Chief Swanson, Finance Director Holst, City Attorney Vierling,
City Engineer Postler, and City Planner Richards. Absent: None.
Mayor Beaudet added "Add Bayport Storm Sewer Update to Worksession
Agenda" under the Consent Agenda. 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 Swenson reported that the
Planning Commission considered applications from Jacob Holdings,
WATE Enterprises and Oakgreen Village at the March 9 th meeting.
B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks
Commission will meet on March 20 at 6:30 p.m. and has provided a
recommendation on the Autumn Hills Park Shelter.
C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr stated that there was nothing to
report.
D. Water Management Organizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the Middle St. Croix has moved its March meeting to the 30
and will not hold an April meeting. Mayor Beaudet also reported that the
Middle St. Croix is waiting on BWSR approval of the water management
plan.
E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Mayor Beaudet provided a reminder of the
Spring Clean -up to be held on Saturday, May 20, 2006 from 7:30 a.m. to
1:00 P.M.
III. Visitors /Public Comment:
Recvcling Award. Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Harold and
Ellen Roslin of 14815 57 Street North were chosen to receive the Recycling
• Award.
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IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — February 28, 2006
C. Adopt Resolution Approving the Application for Renewal of the VFW Post
323 Lawful Gambling License
D. Add Bayport Storm Sewer Update to Worksession Agenda
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0.
V. Public Hearin
None
VI. New Business:
A. Authorize Request for Proposals for Software and Implementation
Services for Local Government Software Applications
Finance Director Holst reported that the City has been saving for several
years for the purchase of a new software system for the Finance
Department. The new system will be more accurate and efficient for
utility billing and city accounting. Finance Director Holst also reported
that a full copy of the Request for Proposals document is available for
review at City Hall.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson,
moved to authorize staff to obtain bids for local government software
applications. Carried 5 — 0.
B. Authorize Staff to Obtain Bids to Mulch the Cover Park Gardens
Mayor Beaudet stated that this project was approved last year but wasn't
completed. Mayor Beaudet added that the project should be done early
enough this year to prevent weeds and that shredded bark should be used
rather than wood chips.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson,
moved to authorize staff to obtain bids. Carried 5 — 0.
• VII. Old Business.
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A. Autumn Hills Park Shelter — Approve Concept Design
City Administrator Johnson reported that the Parks Commission has
completed a concept design for the Autumn Hills Park Shelter as directed
by the City Council. Administrator Johnson reviewed the proposed floor
plan, amenities and cost estimate for a three season building, noting that
additional costs would be incurred for site improvements. Discussion was
held concerning alternatives for expanding the building to include a
kitchenette or creating a four season building if funds become available.
Mayor Beaudet stated that he was not in favor of the scaled back concept
and felt that there is a need for a better shelter building.
Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved
to approve the concept design and give the Parks Commission latitude to
add amenities provided additional funds are available. Carried 4 —1,
Mayor Beaudet opposed.
VIII. Adiournment.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved
to adjourn at 7:34 p.m. Carried 5 — 0.
Respectfully submitted, Approved as to Content and Form,
Ju e Johnson David Beaude
Administrative Secretary Mayor