01-13-2020 Council Meeting Minutes

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