01-03-2017 Council Closed Work Session Minutes

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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION January 3, 2017 APPROVED 123 some confusion about what the American Legion is recommending as a site. That was 124 clarified to be the land in front of city hall. Mayor Reinert noted that a resolution 125 designating a site would be appropriate as the project moves toward development with an 126 architect; he'd like to see that on an upcoming council agenda. Mayor Reinert added that 127 he'd also like to engage city resident Mary Schmuland who provided expert garden 128 planning services for the area around city hall to also provide advice on plantings around 129 a memorial. 130 131 Upgrade to Council Chambers. — Administrator Karlson noted his work with Alpha Video 132 and that they will be providing more information on a project. That company is currently 133 updating their staff. The council will be receiving a preliminary design for the council 134 chambers, based on information from Alpha Video and perhaps North Metro 135 Telecommunications. Administration Karlson added that the city channel is in the 136 process of being updated as well. 137 138 City Salary Data — Council Member Rafferty pointed out the state statute that regulates 139 the posting of top city salaries; he proposes a format where that information appears on 140 the City's home web page where it will remain permanently. The change is important for 141 full transparency. He provided an example of his suggestion as well as information from 142 other city websites. 143 7. Review Regular Agenda 144 145 Expenditures — Council Member Rafferty asked about the following line items: 146 - Fidelity National Title — Director Grochala explained that is a cost related to the 147 Comcast property and that will eventually be borne by the developer. 148 - Meridian Energy Products — Director DeGardner explained that a portion of the 149 lighting project is being prepaid in order to secure a rebate. 150 - Don Salvander — Administrator Karlson explained his participation in a leadership 151 group. 152 - Emergency Apparatus Ladder 1 — Director Swenson explained the issue identified 153 during a weekly apparatus check that required attention. 154 - Schwabb Volhaber — Air conditioning units here at city hall. 155 156 Council Member Rafferty expressed concern about the use of ink for HP printers — that is 157 an expensive option compared to large rented copiers. 158 159 Council Member Rafferty noted the US Bank card and expenditures that occur. How are 160 those managed? Administrator Karlson explained that the charges are coded to 161 appropriate funds. 162 163 - Comcast Station #2, almost $300 a month bill. Director Swenson noted that is the 164 cost for fiber only to the station; no cable there. 165 4