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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION October 1, 2012 <br /> APPROVED <br /> 90 5. Signal Project Update-Community Development Director Grochala noted that <br /> 91 construction is underway at the Lake &Main site and will be soon at Birch and Ware. <br /> 92 There have been a few complaints with the onset of construction and staff has responded <br /> 93 appropriately. Since trucks and weight restrictions are involved, staff may decide to do <br /> 94 some signage and will also continue working with the Police Department. The mayor <br /> 95 concurred that the truck traffic should be kept under control. <br /> 96 <br /> 97 Regarding Birch Street, Council Member Stoesz asked if the construction will impact <br /> 98 school walkers or traffic. Mr. Grochala indicated that plans are in place to deal with the <br /> 99 situation, mainly with signs and replacement trails. <br /> 100 <br /> 101 Community Development Director Grochala added that staff is continuing to work on the <br /> 102 outstanding supplemental engineering agreements with TKDA that relate to the projects. <br /> 103 He will have more information at the next work session and probably again in November. <br /> 104 <br /> 105 The council heard additional information on the one property that will be taken on Birch <br /> 106 Street and Mr. Grochala indicated that the final figure will be forthcoming but it appears <br /> 107 it will come in under the maximum. <br /> 108 <br /> 109 1. 2013 Budget Considerations-Mayor Reinert noted that the council has found a path <br /> 11 o for the 2013 budget but, during previous discussions, good ideas came forward and he <br /> 111 doesn't want to lose sight of them. Council Member Roeser noted personnel <br /> 112 openings/retirements that are forthcoming and he suggests that when an opening occurs, <br /> 113 it's a good time to think about the future and needs. Another idea that came up was <br /> 114 bidding for some services such as mowing. <br /> 115 <br /> 116 The mayor recommends that council members continue to forward their ideas to the City <br /> 117 Administrator. Perhaps a budget committee of a couple council members would be <br /> 118 helpful. The council briefly discussed some areas in the budget that are not yet firm such <br /> 119 as valuations and the utility franchise fee. The mayor recommends that the council start <br /> 120 building a list of 2013 ideas. Administrator Karlson remarked on the recently completed <br /> 121 city organizational study;the study includes a plan for the future personnel structure for <br /> 122 the city. <br /> 123 <br /> 124 6. Review Regular Council Agenda of October 8,2012-The agenda was reviewed <br /> 125 and there were no changes. <br /> 126 <br /> 127 The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. <br /> 128 <br /> 129 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the re Lt. . Council „-- 's g eld on <br /> 130 October 22, 2012. <br /> 131 / <br /> 132 <br /> tc 3 ■ <br /> 134 I '.1 e Bartell, City Cler Je " R: -rt, Mayor <br /> 3 <br />