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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 3 Council Member Lyden noted language dealing with refusal whereby it calls for immediate 81 dismissal, including in the MnDOT policy. Ms. Bartholomew explained that the language is based 82 on state law but does give the employer some discretion. 83 Council Member Ruhland moved to approve the updated policies as presented. Council Member 84 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 85 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 86 4A) Consider Acceptance of Police and Fire Plaques – Public Safety Director Swenson 87 explained that the plaques pictured in the staff report have been presented to the department as a 88 donation. Staff requests authorization to accept the donation. 89 Mayor Rafferty offered thanks for the donation. 90 Council Member Lyden moved to accept the donation as recommended. Council Member Stoesz 91 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 92 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 93 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 94 95 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT 96 6A) Consider Resolution 19-183, Accepting Quotes, and Awarding a Construction Contract, 97 Irrigation Controller Upgrades Project – City Engineer Hankee reviewed her written report. 98 Historically the City received a grant from the Rice Creek Watershed District that would support the 99 installation of irrigation controllers on City properties. The controllers would work to save substantial 100 water. At this time staff is requesting authorization to accept a quote for the installation and to award a 101 contract for such. 102 Council Member Ruhland remarked that this appears to be a good plan with pay back for the City costs 103 over just 2.3 years. He asked if the City is able to direct City wells to do just irrigation. Ms. Hankee 104 said that is not possible because water from all wells is blended. 105 Council Member Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 19-183 as presented. Council Member 106 Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 107 6B) Consider Resolution No. 20-01, Approving Sell of Wetland Credits, Woolan Park Wetland 108 Bank – Community Development Director Grochala reviewed his written report. He overviewed the 109 wetland bank laws that allow establishment of wetland banks, noting two banks that have been 110 established within the City. He explained the sale proposed and how proceeds would be utilized. 111 Council Member Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 19-181 as presented. Council Member 112 Ruhland the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 113 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 114 115 There was no Unfinished Business. 116 117 118 119