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Work Session
Minutes
DATE: August 12, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:00 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 6:23 P.M.
LOCATION: Community Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz and Ruhland
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton, HR & Communications Manager Meg
Sawyer, Deputy Director/Fire Dan L'Allier, City Engineer Diane Hanke and Community
Development Director Michael Grochala
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
The agenda was adopted as presented.
3. Review Regular Agenda
Councilmember Ruhland stated that in relation to Item 3A Resolution Regarding Legal
Validity of Initiative and Charter Amendment Petitions, that the proposed request to
seek the Attorney General's review of the City Attorney's opinion be struck from the
resolution. He stated that he does not believe the City Attorney's opinion will be
overturned.
The City Administrator stated that when the resolution is presented at the Regular
Meeting that the procedural steps for the motion would be to adopt the resolution with
the amendment as proposed.
Mayor Rafferty noted that the City Attorney would be available at the Regular Meeting
to answer any questions regarding the option of forwarding the matter to the Attorney
General.
The HR & Communications Manager reviewed the staff report regarding the request to
appoint a Building Permit Technician. She stated that the recommended candidate is the
current Office Specialist.
The Deputy Director/Fire provided an overview of the proposed promotion of a Paid On -
Call Fire Lieutenant at Station #1.
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The Mayor asked for clarification on the firefighter equipment purchase of new helmets
as outlined in the budget. The Deputy Director/Fire reviewed the advantages of the
proposed equipment over other options. He reviewed the meaning of the color coding
in relation to training levels and rank on the scene of an incident.
The City Engineer provided an overview of the 2024 Woods Edge Street Scape
Rejuvenation Project, scheduled for formal action this evening. She stated that the City
received two quotes for the project and both contractors are qualified to complete the
project. As a result, staff is recommending awarding the project to the company
providing the low quote.
The City Engineer stated that the property owners at 904 Kelly Street would like to build
a pool. She reported that there is a drainage and utility easement restricting their ability
to construct the pool. Upon review the easements can be vacated. This evening the
Council is being asked to provide first reading to an ordinance vacating the drainage and
utility easement.
The City Engineer provided an overview of Item 6B Approval of Payment No. 4 and Final,
2022 Surface Water Maintenance Project.
The City Engineer stated the City Council is being asked to approve the quote for the
2024 Rejuvenator Project this evening. She highlighted that additional contractors were
eligible to provide a quote for service with this most recent process.
4. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned meeting at 6:23 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on December 9, 2024.
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Roberta Colotti, CMC E�r
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City Clerk
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