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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 19, 2011 5 <br />Approval of Sign Maintenance Software and Computer Purchase <br /> <br />The Public Works Department requested authorization to purchase new sign maintenance <br />software, desktop computer, and monitor, as presented at the April 12th, 2011 City <br />Council Workshop. <br /> <br />New federal regulations require all public agencies to inventory and develop an <br />inspection program for all street and regulatory signs in their jurisdiction. This is the first <br />phase of new regulations and must be completed by 2012. Three bids were received. <br /> <br />Staff recommended the purchase of new sign maintenance software (Simple Sign from <br />Rowekamp Associates Inc.) as well as a desktop computer, and monitor, as presented at <br />the April 12th, 2011 City Council Workshop. <br /> <br />MOTION: Council Member Parks moved to approve purchase of Sign Maintenance <br />Software and necessary computer equipment, estimated at $3,000. Council Member <br />Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. <br /> <br />Discussion Regarding Planning Department Intern <br /> <br />Council Member Pearson asked for Council input on hiring a Planning Department Intern <br />at a cost of $3,800 to come out of the Consulting Services line item. He questioned if this <br />planning work could be done with in-house help. Planner Klatt noted that assistance is <br />needed on the Old Village and I-94 Corridor Plan and to work with the stakeholder <br />committees. <br /> <br />After some discussion, there was Council consensus that, if the City would be further <br />ahead in the process of the Old Village Plan and I-94 Corridor Plan with the assistance of <br />a planning intern, the Planning Department could proceed with a stipend for an Intern. <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: <br /> <br />Council Member Smith reported she has met with Kent Green, Vice President of <br />Emergency Services Consulting Inc, who is working on a fire study, similar to the study <br />done 6 years ago, at a cost of $1,300. The final report will be completed in July. Mr. <br />Green will listen to the City needs and help the City implement a plan for the future <br /> <br />City Administrator Messelt reported, in his opinion, the four boutique libraries will most <br />likely close the end of the year due to financial reasons. He suggested inviting <br />Washington County representatives to a May Council meeting to discuss the Lake Elmo <br />Branch library and transition opportunities. <br /> <br />Mayor Johnston reported on the meetings he attended. <br /> <br /> <br />