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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />APPROVED <br />45 decision. Mayor Rafferty said he feels that the work is important. Councilmember <br />46 Lyden asked if there is a way to investigate ahead of time, such as through a camera. Mr. <br />47 DeGardner will see if that can be accomplished in any way. <br />48 <br />49 Item 5B, 12"' Avenue Trail, City Engineer Hankee. She explained that staff has been <br />50 working with area residents since 2018 on this trail project. Funds for the trail are in the <br />51 budget. The proposal is now planned to be closer to the road to remove the need for <br />52 easements. Ms. Hankee noted quotes received from contractors for the work and staff s <br />53 recommendation to go with Bituminous Roadways. She outlined the budget. <br />54 <br />55 Mayor Rafferty recalled discussions with the neighborhood about the need for this <br />56 project. This will be a well -received trail connection. Councilmember Lyden asked how <br />57 close the trail will be to the roadway. Ms. Hankee explained that the edge of the trail <br />58 will be ten feet from the travel lane, it's not an unusual closeness. <br />59 <br />60 Item 3A, Appointment of Police Officer, Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed his <br />61 written report. He is recommending that Mr. Monson, an officer previously employed by <br />62 the department, be hired back effective June 1. With his background with the <br />63 department, the training period will be shorter. <br />64 <br />65 Item 6B, City Planner Larsen, remarked that this is a standard agreement related to a <br />66 project approved previously by the council. <br />67 <br />68 Item 6C, Outdoor Dining Regulations, Community Development Director Grochala, <br />69 explained that staff is recommending interim temporary requirements for restaurants that <br />70 may want to apply to use outdoor facilities to serve food, as is allowed under the <br />71 Governor's executive order. Mr. Grochala reviewed the actions proposed that will <br />72 expedite the process. The permits are tied to the City's emergency declaration and would <br />73 expire when that document expires. <br />74 <br />75 Councilmember Ruhland asked staff to keep the council aware of anything else the City <br />76 can do to assist businesses. <br />77 <br />78 The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m_ <br />79 <br />8o These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on <br />81 June 22, 2020. <br />82 <br />83 <br />84 <br />85 ,cc. <br />86 Juliarine Barte , Ci erk <br />87 <br />2 <br />