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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 24, 2012 DRAFT 46 Mayor Reinert suggested that the council discuss the matter at their next work session. 47 He added that he was also thinking about adding an advertising section for Lino Lakes' 48 businesses only. Council Member Stoesz suggested that the council also discuss the 49 possibility of advertising through the parks and recreation program. 50 51 3. Traffic Accidents Caused by Deer — Council Member Roeser noted that police 52 reports for the city indicate that accidents with deer are plentiful. He noted a letter that he 53 received a letter from the City of Maplewood announcing a deer hunt within the city for 54 public safety reasons. Perhaps the city may want to consider some action to help control 55 the deer population. The council will discuss the matter at the November work session. 56 57 4. Review Regular Agenda - 58 59 2A) Resolution No. 12 -99, providing for the issuance and sale of approximately 60 $2,030,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012A — Finance Director Al Rolek 61 introduced the city's financial consultant, Terry Heaton of Springsted, to review the bond 62 actions relating the signal improvement projects. Ms. Heaton noted a recommendation 63 included in the staff report. The bond issue includes the signal project funding as well as 64 a bond refunding that will provide some savings. If approved, the bonds will be 65 marketed, rated and sold. She reviewed information included in the report that indicates 66 details and expectations about the sale. 67 68 The council discussed the bond rating system with Ms. Heaton and heard about the value 69 of the city's current good rating. 70 71 6A) Resolution No. 12 -100, approving a variance to to the street and side yard 72 setbacks for Miller's on Main property — Community Development Director Grochala 73 explained that this change is related to the signal project in the area of the business. The 74 Planning and Zoning Board has found the variance to be appropriate with one condition 75 on parking stops. 76 77 6B) Resolution No. 12 -101, amending a-conditional use permit for Emcompass 78 Digital Media — Community Development Director Grochala explained that this would 79 be a next step in actions at the Encompass site and would allow the addition of a new 80 satellite and a utility building. The Planning & Zoning Board is recommending 81 approval. 82 83 The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. 84 85 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on 86 October 8, 2012. 87 88 89 Julianne Bartell, City Clerk Jeff Reinert, Mayor 90 2