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COUNCIL MINUTES August 11, 2014 DRAFT 224 Council Member Kusterman remarked that he suggested the $725 as a good will gesture; he believes 225 the council needs to work with the Charter Commission and he's interested in their work. He doesn't 226 see the advantage to holding up their work by denying them reasonable attorney advice. He was at a 227 recent meeting and could see that the group needs this legal advice to move forward on matters. 228 229 Council Member Stoesz asked if there is a sense of urgency in approving the funding; he'd like the 230 matter tabled. 231 232 Mayor Reinert said he supports the $725. He'd also like for the council and Charter Commission to 233 reschedule a joint meeting. 234 235 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve the additional funding for the Charter Commission. 236 237 Mike Trehus, 6675 Shadow Court, noted the Charter Commission's budget for years 1995 through 238 2007. There were increases to the budget given without strings. He believes the council is 239 micromanaging the commission. It is history that this group has regularly received discretionary 240 funds. It's the money they need to do their work. He reminded the council that there is an intended 241 separation of powers between the council and commission. 242 243 Terry O'Donnell, 1000 Main Street, spoke about the importance of the council meeting with the 244 Charter Commission as was intended. 245 246 The motion to approve the funding was adopted on a unanimous voice vote. 247 248 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 249 250 There was no report from the Public Safety Department. 251 252 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 253 254 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 255 256 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT 257 258 6A) NorthPointe: i. Resolution No. 14-82, Approving a Petition and Waiver Agreement from 259 Tony Emmerich Construction, Inc.; ii. Resolution No. 14-85, Approving the Deposit Agreement 260 for Roadway and Utility Improvements; iii. Resolution No. 14-83, Authorizing the Preparation 261 of Plans and Specifications for Roadway and Utility Improvements; iv. Resolution No. 14-87, 262 Maintenance Agreement for Stormwater Management Facilities Between Rice Creek 263 Watershed District and the City of Lino Lakes — City Engineer Hankee reviewed the written 264 report, explaining each agreement, the schedule for the project and costs involved. 265 266 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve Resolution No. 14-82, Resolution No. 14-85, 267 Resolution No. 14-83 and Resolution No. 14-87 as presented. Council Member Roeser seconded the 268 moton. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. 6