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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 28, 2009 Page 5 1 Councilmember Thuesen concurred and stated he is comfortable with the City Engineer's and 2 the League's recommendation regarding fencing. He felt the City has taken all necessary 3 measures to insure the safety of residents. 4 5 Councilmember Stille stated if it is determined that a fence is needed at a later date, the City 6 could revisit the issue at that time. 8 Mayor Faust encouraged residents who live near the pond to contact the police department if 9 they see kids playing in the water. He asked if the City should give consideration to putting 10 some signs up in the area. 11 12 Mayor Faust recited the new fifth "Whereas" clause into the record. 13 14 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to adopt Resolution 09- 15 041, Adopting a Policy Against Fencing the Storm Water Pond Located at the Northeast Corner 16 of Silver Lake Road and 33`d Avenue NE, as amended. 17 18 19 Motion carried unanimously. 20 Mr. Hubmer provided an update on 2009 street projects in progress and stated there were some 21 access issues at Minor Lake Townhomes and a temporary entrance has been constructed. He 22 requested that residents have patience during the construction and to call the City if further 23 concerns arise. 24 25 Mayor Faust requested Mr. Hubmer provide information regarding hours of construction 26 pursuant to City ordinance. 27 28 Mr. Hubmer stated construction crews are allowed to work 7:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m. Monday through 29 Friday, to begin work at 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays, and no working hours are allowed on Sunday. 30 He encouraged residents to contact the police department if there are issues with respect to 31 contractor's working hours. He added if a contractor wants to work different hours than allowed 32 by ordinance, it needs to be approved by action of the City Council. 33 34 Mr. Hubmer reported that new trees will begin being planted along Silver Lake Road; in 35 addition, the St. Anthony Boulevard mill and overlay work will begin this summer. 36 37 E. St. Anthony Finance Department Annual Report 38 39 Mr. Larson presented the 2008 Finance Department annual report to the Council. He stated the 40 2008 general operating budget was $4,998,600. He provided an overview of the general fund 41 balance and stated revenues come in twice per year, in July and December, and the state requires 42 the City to maintain adequate funds to meet its expenditures without going in the red. He noted 43 the City's goal is 30 -35% and the City has been able to maintain that in the fund balance. He 44 also discussed the 2008 debt service and road improvement bonds; the impact was reduced by 45 approximately $87,000 with the payoff of two street improvement bonds. 46