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COUNCIL MINUTES March 10, 2014 <br />DRAFT <br />46 <br />47 February 24, 2014 Council Meeting Minutes Approved <br />48 <br />49 Otter Lake Animal Hospital Contract for animal <br />50 control services Approved <br />51 <br />52 Resolution No. 14 -17, Approving a 1 -4 Day Temporary <br />53 On -Sale Liquor License for the Chain of Lakes Rotary Approved <br />54 <br />55 February 24, 2014 Closed Council Session Minutes Approved <br />56 <br />57 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />58 <br />59 There was no report from the Finance Department. <br />60 <br />61 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />62 <br />63 3A) Resolution No. 14 -22, Supporting Legislation Allowing Cities to Publish Public Notices <br />64 on Website — Administrator Karlson explained that the Minnesota Legislature is considering a <br />65 change to state law that requires publication of certain city notices in official newspapers. <br />66 Considering the way that many people get their news now, a change seems to be warranted in how <br />67 cities notice the public and utilizing websites would be more effective and cheaper. The League of <br />68 Minnesota Cities is supporting the legislation and asking cities to do the same. <br />69 <br />70 Council Member Roeser moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -22 as presented. Council Member <br />71 Kusterman seconded the motion. <br />72 <br />73 Council Member Rafferty voiced concern about the change. He fears that not publishing in a <br />74 newspaper may cut some people off from notification. There are people who still get their news from <br />75 the paper. <br />76 <br />77 Mr. Karlson noted that the city could certainly still choose to publish in the local paper if it wishes; <br />78 the legislation would remove certain requirements allowing cities to make the best decision. <br />79 <br />80 Mayor Reinert remarked that he somewhat agrees with Council Member Rafferty. He knows that this <br />81 city can decide its process at any rate. <br />82 <br />83 Council Member Roeser said he concurs with the legislative change. He doesn't see a lot of local <br />84 newspaper use out there and, in this city, the official newspaper, The Quad Press, doesn't reach every <br />85 area in the city. The internet is widely available. <br />86 <br />87 Council Member Kusterman indicated his support for the resolution. He sees that you could still use <br />88 the local paper, perhaps even to direct people to the website. <br />89 <br />2 <br />