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