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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 23, 2001 OPEN MIKE Mayor's Recognition to Ashley Grundtner, Lisa Hatlestad, and Esther Neu for Girl Scout Service Award Projects — Mayor Bergeson presented a recognition award to Ashley Grundtner, Lisa Hatlestad and Esther Neu noting the project completed by each individual. Mayor Bergeson thanked the Girl Scouts on behalf of the City Council, Park Board and City staff. Mr. Don Dunn, 6885 Black Duck Drive, came forward and stated he wants it to be recognized when the City listens to its citizens. He commended Council Members Dahl, Carlson and Reinert for their actions at the last meeting noting he believes a good decision was made for the City. He added he does respect the Council Members that did vote no. He stated the actions taken enabled him to see the tunnel and light again within the City. He indicated he believes the right decision was made. The City does need to look into the traffic problems on Birch Street. The City does have time for studies to be done relating to traffic throughout the whole City. Citizens wan ee the facts from the studies. He stated he is very proud of the citizens that came forw He ' ed that Council Member Carlson did say the issue could come back before Council accor' _`' the obert's Rules of Order. He inquired about the perimeters and time frame relating to t stated he would like to see something in writing from the City Attorney on that subje n. he ill come to City Hall and pick up a copy. He indicated that during the course of the S a dd1 Clu. ocess, he found out things that he did not know. He stated he will be back to address t 1 on those issues. The City needs a policy about what is done relating to preliminary d fin plats. He asked that that issue be put on a future Council meeting agenda. He thanke ncil Members for their support. Mr. Doug Miller, 7780 Lois Lane, came d an. stated he wanted to talk about broken promises concerning Molin Concrete and City the background of this issue noting many conditions of approval have still n� ° a� met olin seems to be operating their business anyway they want to. Residents have c and received no satisfaction. He reviewed a list of the resident's complaints in detai':° "efe K='d to an article in the Quad relating to improving the quality of life in the City's neighorhoo• e stated he thought the CUP was reviewed yearly and could be revoked if conditions are e stated the resident's have received no satisfaction from City staff or City Council Mem. s n. ting he thought the City would protect residents. He asked the Council to take action and . ed when that action will be taken. Mayor Bergeson advised this item will appear on a future Council agenda. No one else was present for open mike. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK Consider Resolution No. 109, Accepting Proposal for Banking Services (3/5 Vote Required), Al Rolek — Finance Director Rolek advised that for some time it has been the intent of staff, at the direction of the City Council, to evaluate the banking opportunities in the City. The purpose of this evaluation is to establish a banking relationship with the institution, which best fits, the banking needs of the City. 2 • •