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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 2 H) Consider Approval of Resolution 21-48, Approving a Peddler 42 License for Aptive Pest Control Approved 43 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT 44 There was no report from the Finance Department. 45 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT 46 There was no report from the Administration Department. 47 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 48 4A) Consider Donation of Seized Property – Public Safety Director Swenson explained that 49 staff is requesting authority to donate certain seized property, an old radio antenna to be specific. 50 The unit is no longer useful to the department and the only place they’ve found still utilizing this 51 type of equipment is the Anoka County Radio Club. The club will handle gathering the unit and 52 moving it to their desired location. 53 Councilmember Stoesz remarked that he has contacted the organization and learned that they will be 54 participating in the Blue Heron Days event this year. 55 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the donation of property as recommended by staff. 56 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 57 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 58 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 59 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT 60 6A) Consider 1st Reading of Ordinance 04-21, Sale of Property, Lots 12 & 13, Carole Estates 61 2nd Addition – City Administrator Cotton reviewed the written staff report. The sale of property was 62 discussed earlier (in a closed session) by the council. Through negotiations with the buyer the City has 63 reached a proposal to sell the property. Contingencies were noted. 64 Councilmember Stoesz asked how this sale of property is being advertised. Administrator Cotton 65 noted that there is no legal requirement for notification in this case. 66 Councilmember Ruhland asked if the property was listed for sale; Ms. Cotton remarked that she 67 believes the buyer approached the City with their interest. 68 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 04-21 as presented. 69 Motion carried on a voice vote. 70 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 71 Mayor Rafferty asked for an update on Blue Heron Days. Councilmember Stoesz reported on: 72 receiving approval from Anoka County to close the road, the special event permit that will be 73 completed and submitted, volunteers are coming together, and a check authorization will be before 74 the council soon for a county fee. Administrator Cotton noted that there is some existing funding in 75 the City budget that would cover that fee as well as other expenses related to such things as 76 advertising. Mayor Rafferty asked Councilmember Stoesz to keep the council updated. 77 78 NEW BUSINESS 79 There was no New Business. 80