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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 9, 2001 The request from the City specifically stated the City did not want a speed study conducted. The request from the City was sent directly as a request for a speed study. The study has been completed. The City requested its legislatures introduce special legislation to reduce the speed limit. The City is currently working with the Department of Transportation to lower the current speed limit. Council Member Carlson read an article from the paper regarding a Municipal Consent Bill that is waiting for action on the floor. She stated the bill would take away the right of the City Council to consent on highway projects. She continued stating she called Chris Runquist who has been in discussions with Robert Brown. Mr. Brown indicated he has met with John Olson. Mr. Olson indicated he would like to raise the medians. Mr. Brown did not offer any substantial solutions other than landscaping and lighting. Council Member Carlson added that Mr. Vandeveer has legislation introduced at this time. However, an amendment to other legislation would be very difficult. There are possibilities for other options. Margaret Langfield has also called asking for information regarding sue. No one was else present for open mike. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK Resolution No. 01— 53, Designating Annual Depr Administration Director Tesch advised when the 19 setting sewer and water rates it requested tha amounts collected for system replacement response to this request, staff has prepar including these amounts in the rates system infrastructure and equipme rates do not take effect until A • The resolution also states tha infrastructure or equipme s t repla (3/5 Vote Required), Dan Tesch — ounc. dopted resolutions 01— 05 and 01 — pare a resolution which would designate epreciation) for that specific purpose. In ution 01— 53, which states the rationale for the annual depreciation for future replacement of nt would accumulate from year to year. Since the ation for 2001 will be prorated from April 1 of this year. ted amount will be reduced only by scheduled or needed Council Member Reinert ed o adopt Resolution No. 01 — 53, as presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the mo n. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 01— 53 can be found in the City Clerk's office. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Consider EDAC Appointment to Fill Vacancy, (3/5 Vote Required), Dan Tesch — Administration Director Tesch advised due to the resignation of a committee member, there was a vacancy on the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). An ad was published in the Quad Community Press seeking applicants for the advisory position. The City Council interviewed three (3) applicants and on Wednesday, April 4, 2001, appointed Mr. Bill Hicks to serve the remaining two (2) years of the three -(3) year term.