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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION October 1, 2012 <br />DRAFT <br />90 5. Signal Project Update - Community Development Director Grochala noted that <br />• 91 construction is underway at the Lake & Main site and will be soon at Birch and Ware. <br />92 There have been a few complaints with the onset of construction and staff has responded <br />93 appropriately. Since trucks and weight restrictions are involved, staff may decide to do <br />94 some signage and will also continue working with the Police Department. The mayor <br />95 concurred that the truck traffic should be kept under control. <br />96 <br />97 Regarding Birch Street, Council Member Stoesz asked if the construction will impact <br />98 school walkers or traffic. Mr. Grochala indicated that plans are in place to deal with the <br />99 situation, mainly with signs and replacement trails. <br />100 <br />101 Community Development Director Grochala added that staff is continuing to work on the <br />102 outstanding supplemental engineering agreements with TKDA that relate to the projects. <br />103 He will have more information at the next work session and probably again in November. <br />104 <br />105 The council heard additional information on the one property that will be taken on Birch <br />106 Street and Mr. Grochala indicated that the final figure will be forthcoming but it appears <br />107 it will come in under the maximum. <br />108 <br />109 1. 2013 Budget Considerations - Mayor Reinert noted that the council has found a path <br />110 for the 2013 budget but, during previous discussions, good ideas came forward and he <br />111 doesn't want to lose sight of them. Council Member Roeser noted personnel <br />al 112 openings /retirements that are forthcoming and he suggests that when an opening occurs, <br />113 it's a good time to think about the future and needs. Another idea that came up was <br />114 bidding for some services such as mowing. <br />115 <br />116 The mayor recommends that council members continue to forward their ideas to the City <br />117 Administrator. Perhaps a budget committee of a couple council members would be <br />118 helpful. The council briefly discussed some areas in the budget that are not yet firm such <br />119 as valuations and the utility franchise fee. The mayor recommends that the council start <br />120 building a list of 2013 ideas. Administrator Karlson remarked on the recently completed <br />121 city organizational study; the study includes a plan for the future personnel structure for <br />122 the city. <br />123 <br />124 6. Review Regular Council Agenda of October 8, 2012 - The agenda was reviewed <br />125 and there were no changes. <br />126 <br />127 The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. <br />128 <br />129 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on <br />130 October 22, 2012. <br />131 <br />132 <br />133 <br />411) 134 Julianne Bartell, City Clerk Jeff Reinert. Mayor <br />3 <br />