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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 3 Council Member Rafferty remarked that the current situation is something of a “bone 89 yard” and he’d like to see improvement; City property should be a good example within 90 the area. There has to be some modernization but it should make business sense. 91 92 The Mayor said he likes the creative financing ideas. Perhaps some numbers could be 93 brought forward with options attached. 94 4. Council Updates on Boards/Commissions - 95 96 NorthMetro TV – Cindy Hanson is no longer a member of the board. 97 5. Monthly Progress Report – Administrator Karlson was not present. The 98 council will contact Mr. Karlson with any questions on the written report. 99 6. Review Regular Agenda – 100 101 Item 3C – Pledge of Allegiance – Finance Director Cotton reviewed the resolution. The 102 council requested that language be added to the resolution to require that those present 103 “stand during the pledge if they are physically able”. 104 Item 4A – Anoka County All Hazard Mitigation Plan Agreement - Director Swenson 105 remarked that this comes forward on a fairly routine basis. Jurisdictions are asked to 106 review the plan and he is recommending reaffirming the City’s participation. 107 Item 5A – Purchase of Jetter and Utilities Truck - The council expressed concern about 108 the ability to store this equipment indoors. Director DeGardner stated that the equipment 109 would definitively be stored inside. 110 111 Council Member Rafferty said he’d like to be cautious and perhaps hold off on the 112 purchase. There may be more information to be had. 113 114 Director DeGardner noted the summary sheet that had been provided to the council. One 115 of the biggest concerns that the jetter purchase would address would be the ability to deal 116 with emergencies in the City. Also the equipment would allow the City to clear sewer 117 lines on a regular basis, something that requires contracted services at this time. 118 119 Council Member Stoesz asked if the use of a jetter is mainly exclusive to government 120 work. Director DeGardner said there are certainly private contractors using the 121 equipment. Council Member Stoesz asked about the possibility of a longer term contract 122 for the equipment. Mayor Reinert asked how many emergency situations the City has 123 experienced and Director DeGardner said they are infrequent, but added that wouldn’t be 124 the only use as staff would also utilize the equipment for regular maintenance activities. 125 126 Mayor Reinert suggested that to help the council understand the value, could staff put 127 together some figures that represent the value of purchasing the equipment. Finance 128