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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2024 CONSENT AGENDA T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2024-12-139 —APPROVING THE CONSENTAGENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING. • Approval of the Vouchers • Approve 2025 Animal Impound Services Contract with Animal Humane Society • Approve 2025 Agreement with Northeast Youth and Family Services • Approve Submission of 2025 Ramsey County SCORE Grant Application • Approve Letter of Credit Reduction for Pioneer Commons Yd Addition • Approve Letter of Credit Reduction for Villas of Gervais Lake The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Guiterrez. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. STAFF REPORTS APPROVE CONTRACT TO CONDUCT A COMMUNITY SURVEY The Community Relations Manager explained that tonight the Council is asked to consider accepting the quote for a community -wide survey with Morris Leatherman with a proposed cost of $15,000. She provided background information noting the most recent surveys which were completed in 2011 and 2018 by the same firm. She stated that the community survey was identified as an initiative by the City Council and completion of this would provide the Council with data to consider in preparation for the 2025 strategic planning process. She provided additional details on the proposed survey method from Morris Leatherman and the next steps, should the Council approve this item tonight. D. Miller asked how the firm obtains phone numbers for the community members. The"Community Relations Manager provided input on that process. D. Miller asked if the caller ID could be customized to Little Canada Survey or something of that nature to encourage more residents to answer an unknown number. He asked if the intent is to reach residents or households, as there could be four cellular numbers for one household. The Community Relations Manager replied that she could ask about the caller ID and noted that she could even include the phone number that would show in the newsletter blurb about the survey which would increase resident awareness. She commented that the intent is to reach residents in general and not specifically divided by households. Mayor Fischer recalled in a previous survey one of the concerns was that the calls were made almost exclusively to landlines and was appreciative to see cellular phones now added. He asked if the city has done more than 60 questions in the past. The Community Relations Manager confirmed that there have been more than 60 questions in the past. She believed that in the past, with more than 60 questions, the average call was about 25 minutes therefore with less questions the average call time should be less. She noted that staff will begin to work on developing the questions. Mayor Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: W