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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 3 2C) Consider Resolution No. 21-150, Approving ARPA Spending Plan– Finance Director 81 Lynch noted the City’s allocation of funds through the ARPA and the City’s commitment of a 82 certain amount for the activity center project. The plan for utilizing funds is presented in the staff 83 report; it can be amended in the future. 84 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 21-150 as presented. Councilmember 85 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 86 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT 87 A) Consider Appointment of Police Officer – Human Resources and Communications 88 Manager Sawyer reviewed her written report recommending the appointment of Matthew DuBois to 89 an open police officer position. She reviewed Mr. DuBois’ qualifications and the hiring process. 90 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the appointment of Matthew DeBois as recommended. 91 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 92 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 93 There was no report from the Public Safety Department. 94 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 95 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 96 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT 97 6A) Consider Resolution 21-152, Approving Preparing for EAB Grant Funds and Contract 98 with State of Minnesota – Environmental Coordinator Nelson explained that staff would like 99 authorization to accept grant funds from the state; funds would support the City’s Emerald Ash 100 Borer program (including removal and replanting). Mayor Rafferty commended staff for identifying 101 the potential for this grant funding. 102 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 21-152 as presented. Councilmember 103 Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 104 6B) Consider Resolution 21-153, Approving Temporary Occupancy Agreement for Model 105 Homes, Watermark 4th Addition – City Engineer Hankee reviewed her written staff report that 106 outlines the status of the 4th Addition of the Watermark Development. The developer is requesting 107 that 24 model homes receive a temporary occupancy agreement to allow their work to continue; the 108 homes would not be occupied as yet. 109 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 21-153 as presented. Councilmember 110 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 111 6C) Consider Resolution 21-154, Authorize the Preparation of Plans and Specs, 2022 East 112 Shadow Lake Drive Utility Project– City Engineer Hankee noted, in preparation of the upcoming 113 road project on Black Duck Drive, staff identified some sagging utility lines. Staff would like to 114 proceed with a project to deal with the utility line and follow through with curb and gutter 115 replacement as needed. She noted the proposed project cost. Councilmember Stoesz asked about 116 the age of the current pipe – staff estimated late 80’s or early 90’s. 117 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 21-154 as presented. Councilmember 118 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 119