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COUNCIL MINUTES April 25, 2016 DRAFT 4 136 4B) Consider Hiring of Police Officer – Public Safety Director Swenson noted that the number 137 of sworn staff for the police department is currently at 26 and the budget calls for 27. Therefore a 138 hiring process was conducted and the department is recommending the hiring of Ashley Albindia to 139 fill the open position. 140 141 Council Member Maher moved to approve the hiring of Ashley Albindia as recommended. Council 142 Member Kusterman seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 143 144 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 145 146 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 147 148 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT 149 150 6A) Consider Resolution No. 16-28, Approving Easement Acquisition, Well No. 6 – 151 Community Development Director Grochala reviewed his written report outlining a request to 152 authorize staff to proceed with the purchase of an easement to provide for drainage and utilities for 153 the new Pump House No. 6 project. 154 155 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve Resolution No. 16-28 as presented. Council Member 156 Maher seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 157 158 6B) Consider Resolution No. 16-29, Authorizing Preparation of Transportation Alternatives 159 Program Project Application – Community Development Director Grochala reviewed his written 160 report requesting authorization to contract with WSB & Associates to prepare a grant application for 161 federal funding to assist with construction of a trail project from Lino Lakes Elementary to the I35W 162 bridge. 163 164 Mayor Reinert remarked that it is wonderful to see plans for a trail to the north end of the city. He 165 thinks the investment in preparing a grant application will be a good one in seeking the funding 166 needed for this trail project. He noted that he is also looking to city staff to seek grant funds from 167 Anoka County that could be used for improvements in the area planned for a park. 168 169 Council Member Manthey noted that he is well aware of the area that would be served by this trail. It 170 would be a great improvement for the city and he is supportive. 171 172 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 16-29 as presented. Council Member 173 Manthey seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 174 175 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 176 177 There was no Unfinished Business. 178 179 NEW BUSINESS 180