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I <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />II <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />2 1 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />3 1 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />July 24 , 2012 <br />Page 5 <br />VII. <br />3. Resolution 12-070; Awarding a Bid for the LED Safety Improvements at 341h <br />Avenue and Silver Lake Road. <br />Project Manager Messner provided historical background regarding the City Council 's request to <br />improve safety in the City by installing visib le warning systems at certain locat ions, including <br />LED enhanced warning s igns and crosswa lk s. He advised that City staff met with the County to <br />discuss installation of mid-block LED safety improvements on Silver Lake Road and 34 111 <br />Avenue (Hennepin County 136) and th e County authorized the City to proceed with the design, <br />however, because this project was one of the first of its kind , the County required an engin eering <br />study to determine the effectiveness of the proposed improvements and data was collected to set <br />warrants for future locations in the County . He indicated the City approached the University of <br />Minnesota to assist with the study and received a grant to complete the study ; the University <br />students presented the results of the stud y to the City Council in May 2012 and the City has now <br />received a permit for construct ion from the County . He stated bids were received to install the <br />in-p avement crosswalk warning system and Killmer Electric Co., Inc ., is the lowest responsible <br />bidder. He added that construction will begin in late August. <br />Motion by Counc ilm ember Roth , seconded by Counci lm ember Jenson , to approve Resolution <br />12-070 ; Awarding a Bid for 2012 LED Pedestrian Safety Imp rovements at 341h Avenue and <br />Silver Lake Road P roject. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />B. Quarterly Goals Update. Mark Casey, City Manager, presenting. <br />City Manager Casey presented the quarterly goals update and stated the City continues to explore <br />a joint fiber partnership and he has met with Ramsey County officials to discuss the County 's <br />fiber ring. He advised that the City Engineer presented his findings of the study in response to <br />the flooding event and staff continues to work with Rice Creek Watershed District, the DNR , the <br />City of New Brighton, and Ramsey County; in addition , the back flow preventer has been <br />ordered for Mirror Lake. He stated that discussions w ith the Chamber of Commerce were held <br />regarding bus in ess outreach and a database of approximately 300 businesses has been identified. <br />He advised that socia l media expansion for the liquor stores will be implemented soon. He <br />stated the City is in the process of purchasing new financial software that will be more effective <br />and secure. He stated that the City will begin performing utility billing for the City of <br />Birchwood and will provide accounting services to MWMO. He added the City was fortunate to <br />be awarded a host site for the GreenCorps program funded through the MPCA, which will <br />provide a staff person at no cost to the C it y for eleven months . He stated the City continues to <br />work w ith othe r agencies to continue it s sustainab ility efforts. <br />REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. <br />City Manager Casey -No report . <br />C ouncilmember Roth -No report.