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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 21, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Myser, Council members Erickson, Hed-
berg, Keeney and Soukup, City Manager Boyles, City Attorney Pace, Finance Director Erickson, City Engi-
neer / Inspections Director Poppler, Building Official Hutchins, Public Works /Natural Resources Director
Gehler, Natural Resources /Facilities /Fleet Manager Friedges, Fire Chief Hartman, Assistant City Manager
Meyer and Administrative Assistant Green.
PUBLIC FORUM
The Public Forum is intended to afford the public an opportunity to address concerns to the City Council.
The Public Forum will be no longer than 30 minutes in length and each presenter will have no more than
ten (10) minutes to speak. Topics of discussion are restricted to City governmental topics rather than pri-
vate or political agendas. Topics may be addressed at the Public Forum that are on the agenda except
those topics that have been or are the subject of a scheduled public hearing or public information hearing
before the City Council, the Economic Development Authority (EDA), Planning Commission, or any other
City Advisory Committee. The City Council may discuss but will not take formal action on Public Forum
presentations. Matters that are the subject of pending litigation are not appropriate for the Forum.
Comments:
No person stepped forward to speak.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Manager Boyles asked that Old Business item, Consider Approval of a Resolution with Findings of
Fact Approving a Combined Preliminary and Final Plat to be known as Bluffs of Candy Cove, be removed
from the agenda.
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECOND BY SOUKUP TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS MODIFIED.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
MOTION BY ERICKSON, SECOND BY SOUKUP TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 7,
2011 MEETING AS PRESENTED.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Boyles reviewed the items on the consent agenda.
A. Consider Approval of Invoices to be Paid.
B. Consider Approval of October 2011 Treasurer's Report.
C. Consider Approval of Building Permit Summary Report.
D. Consider Approval of Animal Control Services Report.
E. Consider Approval of Fire Department Report.
F. Consider Approval of Resolution 11.138 Authorizing the Deferral of Special Assessments.
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com
MOTION BY SOUKUP, SECOND BY KEENEY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRE-
SENTED.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
PRESENTATION
Consider Approval of a Report Highlighting the 2011 Activities of the Traffic Safety Advisory Com-
mittee.
City Engineer/Inspections Director Poppler identified the committee members and Council liaison.
Stated the Committee addressed nine traffic safety issues this year; primarily, Sand Point Beach parking
issues. Discussed the newly opened parking along Crest Avenue and the discontinuance of week day
parking fees. Based on the lack of complaints from neighboring residents, staff believes the changes have
resolved problems with beachgoers using neighborhood streets for parking.
Comments:
Erickson: Added that Chief O'Rourke and Poppler play an important role on the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee. Complimented the success of Sand Point Beach parking changes.
Keeney: Stated he is happy the Crest Avenue parking changes are working well noting that the City takes
pride in its parks and puts much effort and resources into building and maintaining them and it is important
that residents can use them. Asked for clarification of where the overflow parking went this year.
Poppler: Replied that, generally the overflow parking went on Crest Avenue, but there are some neighbor-
hood streets that are closer than Crest and beachgoers still like to use those.
Keeney: Thanked committee members for their service addressing traffic issues.
Hedberg: Commented that the Sand Point Beach and Crest Avenue solution was an important step.
Asked what the parking fee revenues are now.
Poppler: Replied that last year's parking revenue was about $30,000; and this year it was around $15,000.
Hedberg: Stated he would like to re- examine parking fees as the statistics show that the parking lot is not
full approximately two - thirds of the time. Suggested having the Committee consider dropping the week end
parking fees.
Soukup: Concurred with Hedberg's suggestion to drop the parking fees altogether. Noted that the TSAC
also considers issues with crosswalks, bus stops, etc. Encouraged drivers to watch for walkers and bikers.
Myser: Concurred with comments made by other Council members.
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECOND BY KEENEY TO APPROVE THE REPORT.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
Consider Approval of the 2011 Snowmobile Task Force Report.
City Engineer/Inspections Director Poppler stated that the Snowmobile Task Force holds an annual
meeting to report to the Council about previous and upcoming seasons. Last season, snowmobilers
caused minimal damages; no DWIs were issued and no breakthroughs on the ice were reported. Poppler
provided Scott County snowmobile citation statistics. Discussed the snowmobiler use of Crest Avenue on
the west side last winter and recommended continued usage of that route on a permanent basis. No ordin-
ance or resolution needed to do so; only identification as a designated route for snowmobiles. Introduced
Terry Hutchinson of Prior Lake Snowmobile Association.
Comments:
Keeney: Stated he is happy to have snowmobiling continue in the City to serve as access to southerly
snowmobile trails. Impressed that there are so few problems in the City and believes that is due to working
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with the snowmobile club. Thanked everyone involved for making that happen. Asked about trail access
from Hwy 13 to Pleasant to the City parking lot downtown.
Poppler: Replied that the Task Force did not come to any conclusions about that at the last meeting.
Keeney: Reminded the Task Force to address that. Thanked Hutchinson for his involvement.
Boyles: Recalled that when streetscaping was done downtown, consideration was given to whether
snowmobiles should be allowed to use the downtown sidewalks and streets.
Keeney: Believed the discussion was for a trail along the unimproved side of Pleasant and then to the City
parking lot.
Erickson: Stated this Task Force has been a shining example of cooperation between different govern-
mental entities, staff and, citizens to keep snowmobiling in Prior Lake. It is working. Asked Hutchinson
about signage, maps, etc.
Hutchinson: Replied that the Snowmobile Club is in the process of putting up signs now and a new trail
map will be out soon. Regarding the downtown snowmobiling, recalled that the group discussed using the
south side of Pleasant, crossing Pleasant by the flower shop and using the City parking lot on Colorado.
Believes it is up to the City to decide whether they want to approve such a trail and allow corresponding
signage.
Erickson: Reiterated the goal of the Task Force to continue to allow safe snowmobiling in the City.
Hutchinson: Believes people are catching on that there has been a big effort in the last five years to keep
snowmobiling in the City.
Soukup: Appreciates the efforts of the Snowmobile Club. Supports Crest Avenue continuing as an access
route.
Hedberg: Interested in supporting the Task Force and encouraging long term discussions with Scott Coun-
ty to support snowmobiling as part of the recreational community.
Myser: Complimented Hutchinson and the Snowmobile Club for their work and their responsibility for self
regulation.
Hutchinson: Asked the City to let the Club know if a trail into downtown is wanted.
MOTION BY ERICKSON, SECOND BY HEDBERT TO ACCEPT THE REPORT.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
MOTION BY ERICKSON, SECOND BY SOUKUP TO DESIGNATE CREST AVENUE AS AN ACCESS
ROUTE FOR SNOWMOBILES.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
Hedberg: Asked how close the Snowmobile Task Force is to making a recommendation for having snow-
mobiles downtown.
Poppler: Replied that the Task Force has discussed it as well as other drop off points, but did not feel that
the Snowmobile Association was pushing for it.
Annual Communication and Technology Advisory Committee Report.
CTAC committee member Dave Elbon provided the report. Identified the Committee members and Coun-
cil liaison. Reviewed 2012 proposed goals. Reviewed possible IT collaboration with Scott County and ser-
vices that could be provided. Reviewed the strategic plan for further implementation of CarteGraph. Re-
viewed accomplishments for 2011.
Comments:
Soukup: Asked how residents can get information about the City.
Peterson: Demonstrated the Web page that explains the components of the utility bill. Stated that in addi-
tion to the Website, there is a quarterly newsletter and an e- newsletter that people can subscribe to on the
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Website and the PLTV cable channel as well as cable bulletins. In the future, a newsletter will be included
with utility billing.
Hedberg: There has been a tremendous amount of progress in communication venues. Will be interested
to learn whether money can be saved by inserting newsletters into the utility bills.
Peterson: Wavelength costs about $1700 per quarter and goes to around 8,500 households in the City
and County. Utility bills go to all households in the City; but they will be limited in size.
Hedberg: Asked how many persons are on the e- newsletter list.
Peterson: Replied that approximately 1300 residents are receiving the Newswire and it is sent two or three
times per week. Facebook subscriptions are catching up to that number.
Keeney: Interested to hear about adding public wireless to City Hall as it is a modern convenience that is
noticed by its absence. Asked if that could also be provided at Club Prior.
Peterson: Replied that there is a hot spot in the library that reaches Club Prior.
Keeney: City is doing great job on Website. It is of top notch quality and an important way for people to
get information. Asked if a cooperative IT service agreement with the County would come to the Council
for consideration.
Boyles: Replied that the cooperative plan is incorporated in 2012 proposed budget and an actual agree-
ment would come before the Council.
Erickson: Asked if private vendors are being considered adding that he would support seeking an alterna-
tive proposal in order to learn if the County alternative is the most viable.
Meyer: The City is currently contracted for IT support and services with a private vendor. The idea for col-
laboration with the County was to learn if savings could be realized. The current expenditure with CIT
could pay for a half -time person. Some overall costs for hardware, network and disaster recovery would be
absorbed by the County.
Erickson: Stated he is aware of other companies that do disaster recovery and would like to see a Re-
quest for Quotes with private vendors before entering into agreement with Scott County.
Meyer: Agreed that could be done, but recalled that the idea of the collaboration was that those things
would be provided for free.
Erickson: Asked if the City has considered not mailing a water bill and rather sending them out electroni-
cally.
J. Erickson: Replied that staff is in the process of preparing a RFP to convert the billing format from post-
card to an 8'/ X 11 sheet; having an outside company print the bill; preparation of an e- statement; and, an
online payment in a phased approach.
Myser: Thanked the Committee for pushing the City forward on several fronts. Supports staff being open
to collaboration with the County. Asked when the collaboration is being considered for implementation.
Meyer: Replied that both the County and the City have budget requests in. When the budget is approved,
Committee work will begin to frame an implementation plan, cooperative agreement, standards of service,
etc.
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECOND BY ERICKSON TO ACCEPT REPORT.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
None scheduled.
OLD BUSINESS
This item was removed from the agenda, Consider Approval of a Resolution with Findings of Fact Ap-
proving a Combined Preliminary and Final Plat to be known as Bluffs of Candy Cove.
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NEW BUSINESS
Consider Approval of a Report Relating to Chapter 1306 of the Uniform Building Code and Re-
quirements for Special Fire Protection Systems.
City Manager Boyles discussed building codes. Described Chapter 1306 and Subpart 2, which was
adopted by the City and refers to requirements for existing and new buildings. Discussed Subpart 3 which
is intended only for new buildings. Stated it is possible to repeal the entire Chapter 1306. Complying with
the Subparts incurs additional expense for property owners. Noted that the Fire Chief does not support
changing existing ordinance. Commented that Council should consider needs of economic development
and needs of public safety as it pertains to this building code. Introduced Fire Chief Hartman and Building
Official Hutchins.
Fire Chief Hartman added that when adopting Chapter 1306, it must be adopted with Subpart 2, Subpart 3
or both, in their entirety. They cannot be amended. Supports retention of Subpart 2. Discussed advantag-
es in personal and property safety citing savings in fire insurance premiums and a possible reduction in ISO
rating for the City.
Comments:
Hedberg: Asked about neighboring cities' fire services.
Hartman: Replied that Apple Valley has paid on -call firefighters and full time administration; Burnsville has
a full time fire department; Eagan has paid on -call firefighters with full -time administration: and Lakeville
has paid on -call firefighters with paid administration and inspection.
Hedberg: Noted that Apple Valley adopted for Subpart 3 and other three cities adopted neither Subpart 2
nor Subpart 3. Safety is the paramount concern, yet other cities have opted out and it is because they
know they are in competition for business. The cost for sprinkling is significant. Believes Subpart 3 is not a
good option and that the choices are to retain Subpart 2 or repeal 1306. Asked if there is more information
regarding fire suppression requirements in the building codes.
Hutchins: Responded there are various fire suppression requirements depending on what the building is
made of. Generally, a sprinkled building could be allowed to be three times the size of non - sprinkled build-
ings.
Hedberg: Understands that larger buildings, more flammable buildings, and those with higher occupancy
load are required to be sprinkled according to the International Building Code. Stated that for reasons of
encouraging economic development, he feels somewhat inclined to repeal Chapter 1306.
Soukup: Clarified that any building over 2,000 square feet must have a fire suppression system.
Hutchins: Stated that with Subpart 2 and Subpart 3 commercial buildings larger than 2,000 square would
have to be sprinkled.
Soukup: Asked about apartment buildings.
Hutchins: Replied they would have to be sprinkled.
Soukup: Asked if a classification change would alter that, such as a change from a business with flamma-
ble products to something like storage.
Hutchins: Commented that, originally, this regulation was called the small cities option because small ci-
ties had volunteer fire departments and requiring sprinklers could serve as suppression until the fire de-
partment arrived.
Soukup: Asked if putting a sprinkler system into an addition on a building would really save the building,
and whether smoke alarms or other systems that do not cost as much would serve the purpose of an early
warning.
Hutchins: A smoke detection system would cost less and provide early warning, but the International
Building Code does not have such provision so the City would have to enact ordinance to require that.
Hartman: Stated that having a sprinkler system is like having a firefighter in the building; it is designed to
keep a fire in check until the fire department arrives. Property owners benefit in reduction of damage to
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the building and a quicker return to business. With no sprinkler system, there can be business closure and
cause loss of business. With the light weight building materials used now, a sprinkler system is even more
important.
Keeney: Queried the actual installation costs for sprinklers and the comparison of insurance costs with
and without sprinkler systems. Asked how many unsprinkled buildings in Prior Lake would be impacted by
ordinance change.
Hartman: Replied that retrofitting old buildings can be costly. Believes there is not a significant reduction
in fees when only part of a building is retrofitted.
Hutchins: Stated that in the past 14 years, there have been six buildings retrofitted. Believes that per-
haps half of the commercial buildings in Prior Lake have sprinkler systems and those in the downtown area
do not have much space to expand.
Keeney: Asked if there are provisions in Code that would require sprinklers for many buildings even if the
City does not adopt Chapter 1306; and whether sprinkling systems are generally considered for human
usage rather than animals.
Hutchins: Affirmed.
Erickson: Noted that even if Subpart 2 is repealed, anyone would still have the option of putting in sprin-
klers. From a safety perspective, asked what the current building code requires for sprinklers.
Hutchins: Replied that the State building code considers occupancy rate; square footage, height and type
of building construction.
Erickson: State code applied logic to where higher probabilities would be for fire damage. Stated he is
leaning towards repeal of Chapter 1306 as laws would remain for fire suppression and safety. Believes it
would put Prior Lake on an equal footing with other cities for economic development.
Myser: Stated it is appropriate to review ordinances to see if they still make sense and this is a timely dis-
cussion. Would like to see further information on the safety component and asked if statistics regarding
firefighter safety can be provided. Does not see evidence to support continuation of Chapter 1306 and be-
lieves that retaining it will limit the folks likely to come into the City and have a negative impact from cost
perspective of redevelopment. Would like to explore Smart Code Alternatives that might provide alterna-
tives to sprinkling suppression systems, or any other alternatives that would still provide a safe environment
for the buildings in Prior Lake.
Keeney: Supports bringing the topic back for further discussion. Does not support a complete repeal be-
lieving there is significant difference between remodeled and new buildings. Would like to consider wheth-
er action is shifting the economic risk from building owners to others, such as the firefighters, adjoining
buildings, or any other parties.
Hartman: Commented that it becomes complicated to complete investigations where buildings have expe-
rienced total losses. When a fire was small, an investigation can be completed and resolution of restitution
made.
Hedberg: Asked about the meaning of MN Rules of 1306.0050 regarding substitution of one -hour fire re-
sistant construction.
Hutchins: Replied it means you can get an increase in the allowable area for building if you go to one -
hour.
Hedberg: Supports getting more information as suggested in previous comments.
Erickson: Suggested further discussion be done in work session.
MOTION BY KEENEY, SECOND BY SOUKUP TO DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN WITH ANSWERS TO
SPECIFIED COUNCIL QUESTIONS AT A WORK SESSION ON DECEMBER 19,2011: 1) Elaborate and
confirm cost savings to owner, 2) Identify the number of commercial buildings this provision applies to, 3)
Identify how costs, liability or exposure is shifted, 4) Expand upon various partial surveys regarding on -call
and full -time fire departments, 5) Show impacts on firefighter safety, and 6) Identify the Board of Architect
Smart Alternatives which can be mandated in lieu of fire suppression equipment.)
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VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
Consider Approval of a Report Authorizing the Initiation of a Park Consolidation Project Along the
150th Street Corridor.
Natural Resources / Facilities 1 Fleet Manager Friedges provided a PowerPoint presentation discussing
the Parks Utilization and Sustainability Study, classification of parks, geographic range of parks and consol-
idation of park services. Reviewed options for each of the parks in the 150th Street corridor and described
the costs associated with each option. Outline the proposed timeline and process.
Comments:
Soukup: Asked how costs might change from the proposal.
Friedges: Based on public input, the Parks Advisory Committee (PAC) might recommend some variation
from the proposal.
Soukup: Clarified that when looking at the three parks in the corridor, some offer the same amenities and
the proposal is to consolidate and reduce some duplication.
Friedges: Affirmed stating that an example would be to have play structures in just one of the parks rather
than all three; but that one park would have a wider array of activities in the play structure rather than three
smaller structures duplicated in three parks.
Soukup: Asked if the life of equipment would be lessened.
Friedges: Responded that the equipment would take more wear and tear, but it is not anticipated to re-
duce the life of the equipment to a great degree.
Soukup: Favors moving forward.
Hedberg: Commented that this is the first action plan emerging from the park utilization study. Assumes
Option #1 is built into the Capital Improvement Program and asked when the parks at Northwood Meadows
and Enclave at Cleary are scheduled for improvements.
Friedges: 2012 and 2013.
Hedberg: Asked when the existing equipment and amenities in the three parks in the 150th Street corridor
would be scheduled for replacement.
Friedges: 2020 and 2021.
Hedberg. Understands the costs between the two options are about the same and moving forward on Op-
tion #2 to repurpose would increase the capital expenditures in 2012 by pulling in plans from 2013 and
2020.
Gehler: Commented that repurposing will allow us to phase it in. Development of the five parks would
happen over a couple of years, not just in 2012.
Hedberg: Asked what will happen to the maintenance costs of the parks if they are repurposed.
Friedges: Replied that over a 10 -year period, maintenance costs are anticipated to go from $117,000 to
$133,000.
Hedberg: Asked what would cause the increase.
Friedges: Maintenance would be required at Fish Point Park in the natural area for inspections and to
keep out noxious weeds; there will be an increase in playground inspections; and the pleasure rink and
warming house will have additional maintenance, etc.
Hedberg: Commented that the combination of the play equipment will create some neighborhood interac-
tion and having a light and a small warming house will increase the use of skating rink. Stated it is difficult
to support pulling the capital plan forward as much as this plan calls for and does not favor this proposal for
that reason.
Keeney: Asked if any of the pleasure rinks besides Lakefront Park are lighted.
Friedges: Replied there are lights at Oakland Beach, Willows and Woodridge.
Keeney: Asked if it would require staffing.
Friedges: Replied that residents would be responsible for opening and closing.
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Keeney: Wants to assure we are not obligating staff to be on hand in order to assure structure is being
used. Agreed that the cost is a wash. If neighborhood feedback indicates facilities would be used more by
repurposing, that could be a positive. Does not really favor putting used equipment in a new park as that
might have negative feedback from residents. Would defer to PAC recommendation.
Erickson: Asked what will the study cost.
Gehler: Replied that the cost will be staff time to hold public meetings in neighborhoods, spending time
with PAC, etc. This would be a test project for consolidation of parks.
Boyles: Added that when people are invited to give input, we have to be open to the possibility of expend-
ing the costs that are proposed in the report.
Friedges: Added that conducting the meetings and developing the plan might include 40 -50 hours of staff
time.
Myser: Asked if the reason for repurposing the parks is to enhance and add service or to consolidate and
achieve savings.
Friedges: Believes the intent is to have one piece of 5 -12 age- appropriate equipment rather than three.
The equipment will receive more use if it is in just one park and a 2 -5 age- appropriate grouping could be
added.
Myser: Wondered if the purpose of the project has shifted to enhancement.
Gehler: Commented that the PAC was asking for the parks to be developed in this way. If it is not desired,
that can be looked at as well.
Myser: Asked the cost of Option 2 if the added services were removed.
Friedges: An approximate $90,000 reduction in cost: 2 -5 age- appropriate equipment, $50,000; lights and
warming house, $14,000; and natural habitat, $25,000.
Soukup: Stated that the Park Utilization Study indicated the parks should be used in different ways. Cur-
rently each park is geared to age 5 -12. We wanted to bring different elements to the area and rather than
remove the equipment and getting rid of it, we would move it to different parks.
Myser: Seems that would be adding levels of service. If we just repurpose the parks and leave them as
natural areas, we could keep option #2 to less than $400,000.
Hedberg: Believes it is good management of park lands to restore native species and there is a cost to
that. The play structure could go to one park, but equipment for a broader range of ages is desirable. The
only thing that is an increase of service is the warming house with a light; and expanding from a half -court
to a full -court of basketball. Asked the cost of going from a half court to a full court.
Friedges: $5,000.
Hedberg: Early information showed that repurposing would not save a lot of money and taking out the
warming house and a full basketball court would not save significantly. To seek a reduction of money
would require a reduction of services.
Myser: Stated he is uncomfortable about offering an increased level of services without committing to it.
Erickson: Stated that another alternative to native grasses would be to maintain it as lawn, which costs
less than native grasses. Cutting the grass provides open space where people can recreate spontaneous-
ly.
Keeney: Noted that valid points have been raised about additional services, but that seems a small
amount. To really reduce costs would require removing a park and selling the land and he is not prepared
to go there. If there is desire to make these moves, he would support having the PAC hold a neighborhood
meeting and receiving that input. Does not see this as a cost savings, but rather more efficiently using
equipment already owned.
Myser: Reiterated that the City could save $90,000 by repurposing and not adding any services.
Hedberg: Clarified that $50,000 is designated for play equipment, but it is not adding service as it is for a
different age group so it does not seem to be increased service. Decisions about what to do with the
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accelerates that to 2012 and 2013. Stated he is troubled with that acceleration, but otherwise supports the
plan.
Boyles: Reiterated Council's direction to staff: look at projects and the amount of time staff will invest,
how that time converts to money, build in a point in the public input process where we can decide not to
move forward if appropriate, show a greater variation in the options from a cost perspective; and look at the
cash flow.
Myser: Added that timing to avoid pulling expenses forward should be considered.
Erickson: Believes there was general agreement about not going with native grasses and just continue
cutting.
Hedberg: Would like to confirm that continuing to maintain it as grassland is an alternative; would need
cash flow for that and feedback from the neighbors.
Soukup: Stated she would also like to see numbers on costs for removing equipment and just cutting the
grass.
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECOND BY SOUKUP TO DIRECT STAFF TO BRING THE ABOVE SPECI-
FIED INFORMATION BACK TO THE COUNCIL.
VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Community Events
Gehler: Gave a report on the ice control and snow plowing for the season's first measurable snow event
the past weekend.
Keeney: Reminded viewers that the Community Safety Advisory Committee is conducting an online sur-
vey asking for input on resident safety concerns. Stated that interested people can go on the City's Web -
site and get the link to surveymonkey.com.
Soukup: The Lakefront Dazzle will be on December 9.
Hedberg: Encouraged all viewers to enjoy Thanksgiving with families.
Myser: Reminded viewers of the organization, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River, which works
on reintegrating veterans when they come back from war.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further comments from Council members, a motion to adjourn was made by Soukup and seconded
by Erickson. With all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
Frank Boyles, City Manager Charlotte Green, Administrative Assistant
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