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