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COUNCIL MINUTES <br />APPROVED <br />84 3A) Consider Resolution No. 20-38, Amending Joint Cooperative Agreement with North <br />85 Metro Telecommunications Commission — Administrator Karlson explained that the resolution <br />86 would amend the City's cooperative agreement with North Metro. He reviewed changes proposed: <br />87 - Creates one budget instead of two; <br />88 - Membership — strikes requirements that cities be geographically contiguous; <br />89 - Voting — allows the number of directors present to constitute a quorum; voting is clarified <br />90 so as to remove overweighted votes (he noted that votes are normally unanimous); <br />91 - Powers of Commission —bonds can be payable through peg fees in addition to other sources. <br />92 Council Member Stoesz, Lino Lakes' representative on and Chair of the North Metro Board, <br />93 reported that the agreement was reviewed extensivley by the Board and he feels this is well written; <br />94 he fully supports the changes proposed. <br />95 Council Member Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 20-3 8 as presented. Council Member <br />96 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none <br />97 3B) Consider Resolution No. 20-41, Supporting the Protect Community Television Act, - <br />98 Administrator Karlson explained that the FCC has ruled that certain non monetary consideration can <br />99 be subtracted from the franchise fees received by communities. North Metro TV provides a lot of <br />100 good community programming that is funded by those fees. He recommmends that the City adopt <br />101 this resolution that supports continuing fees for community programming. <br />102 Council Member Stoesz remarked that this relates to a federal matter and, while the City of Lino <br />103 Lakes is small portion of the impact, he understands that this resolution sends a message that he <br />104 supports. <br />105 Council Member Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 2041 as presented. Council Member <br />106 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none <br />107 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />108 4A) Consider Acceptance of Monetary Donation to Lino Lakes Public Safety Canine Unit — <br />109 Public Safety Director Swenson asked for the council's approval to accept the donation laid out in <br />110 his report. The donation comes as a result of the City's host role in the most recent canine event of <br />111 this organization. <br />112 Mayor Rafferty remarked that the event was very successful and he is thankful to the organization <br />113 for recognizing the City and for the donation. He supports the City's canine unit; it's a value to the <br />114 community. <br />115 Council Member Ruhland asked, what is the cost to train a canine? Director Swenson replied that <br />116 the cost of the dog and training for the most recent City canine was about $12,000 to $15,000. <br />117 Council Member Ruhland moved to accept the donation as presented. Council Member Lyden <br />118 seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none <br />119 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />120 SA) Consider Resolution No. 20-42, Accepting Quotes and Awarding a Construction <br />121 Contract for Lift Station No. 5 Force Main Repair —City Engineer Hankee explained the route of <br />122 the sewer lines in the Pheasant Hills neighborhood. A section of the line has been dug up for repairs <br />123 in the past few weeks and another section a couple years ago. Crews noted corrosion of those lines. <br />3 <br />