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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />DRAFT <br /> 2 <br />decision. Mayor Rafferty said he feels that the work is important. Councilmember Lyden 45 <br />asked if there is a way to investigate ahead of time, such as through a camera. Mr. 46 <br />DeGardner will see if that can be accomplished in any way. 47 <br /> 48 <br />Item 5B, 12th Avenue Trail, City Engineer Hankee. She explained that staff has been 49 <br />working with area residents since 2018 on this trail project. Funds for the trail are in the 50 <br />budget. The proposal is now planned to be closer to the road to remove the need for 51 <br />easements. Ms. Hankee noted quotes received from contractors for the work and staff’s 52 <br />recommendation to go with Bituminous Roadways. She outlined the budget. 53 <br /> 54 <br />Mayor Rafferty recalled discussions with the neighborhood about the need for this project. 55 <br />This will be a well-received trail connection. Councilmember Lyden asked how close the 56 <br />trail will be to the roadway. Ms. Hankee explained that the edge of the trail will be ten 57 <br />feet from the travel lane; it’s not an unusual closeness. 58 <br /> 59 <br />Item 3A, Appointment of Police Officer, Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed his 60 <br />written report. He is recommending that Mr. Monson, an officer previously employed by 61 <br />the department, be hired back effective June 1. With his background with the 62 <br />department, the training period will be shorter. 63 <br /> 64 <br />Item 6B, City Planner Larsen, remarked that this is a standard agreement related to a 65 <br />project approved previously by the council. 66 <br /> 67 <br />Item 6C, Outdoor Dining Regulations, Community Development Director Grochala, 68 <br />explained that staff is recommending interim temporary requirements for restaurants that 69 <br />may want to apply to use outdoor facilities to serve food, as is allowed under the 70 <br />Governor’s executive order. Mr. Grochala reviewed the actions proposed that will 71 <br />expedite the process. The permits are tied to the City’s emergency declaration and would 72 <br />expire when that document expires. 73 <br /> 74 <br />Councilmember Ruhland asked staff to keep the council aware of anything else the City 75 <br />can do to assist businesses. 76 <br /> 77 <br />The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. 78 <br /> 79 <br />These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on 80 <br />June 22, 2020. 81 <br /> 82 <br /> 83 <br /> 84 <br /> 85 <br />Julianne Bartell, City Clerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor 86 <br /> 87