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Mounds View City Council February 13, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 26 Finance Director Beer noted that online bill payment will be explored in conjunction with the 1 new utility billing system that will accept alternate forms of payment such as credit cards, e-2 checks, debit cards, etc. He noted the new accounting system can handle direct debits with no 3 additional charge, and online bill pay will be an additional cost for software and ongoing 4 maintenance fee. 5 6 Mayor Marty thanked Director Beer for doing a great job and he stated he appreciated all the 7 energy and enthusiasm he puts into his work. 8 9 Councilmember Stigney stated that Director Beer has done an excellent job since he has been 10 with the City and that Staff hopes he will stay on for a long time. 11 12 3. Red Oak Estates #3 Update 13 14 Community Development Director Ericson presented an update on Red Oak Estates #3. He 15 explained that information has been submitted to Public Works for a grading permit by the 16 Harstads. He stated that moving forward the Rice Creek Watershed District issue to be resolved, 17 and that additional information is needed from the City on the grading permit and that easement 18 areas needed to be addressed. 19 20 Director Ericson stated that he had discussions with Mr. Harstad to discuss the notions of the 21 swimming pool and tennis court and whether or not the City will require that to be installed. 22 Director Ericson reported that it does not matter to Mr. Harstad one way or another, but it has to 23 be done in terms of original resolution and according to the judge. Director Ericson reported that 24 Mr. Harstad said it was not a selling feature for units, and the owners will have an association 25 with dues to maintain the tennis courts and pool. Director Ericson asked the City Council if they 26 want to take any action about this. He stated he wants to provide direction from Mr. Harstad 27 offering to provide equivalent to Parks and Recreation Department $68,000 cash to them. 28 Director Ericson noted feedback can be obtained from the six property owners to see what they 29 would like to see happen before taking action. 30 31 Director Ericson pointed out that the North Metro Home and Garden Show is February 25 and 26 32 in the Schwan Center and he encouraged all City residents to attend as there will be several 33 vendors and lots of information. 34 35 C. Reports of City Attorney 36 37 None. 38 39 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, March 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. (March 40 Work Session) 41 Next Council Meeting: Monday, February 27, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. 42