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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 13, 2009 Page 6 1 Councilmember Stille noted this would involve Council discussion from a policy perspective 2 relating to capital improvements and the appropriate fund balance to maintain from a 3 contingency perspective. Mayor Faust stated his position that the current $200,000 fund balance should remain as a contingency for unexpected repairs. 8 Council consensus was to direct staff to proceed with the ordinance amendment process for 9 Ordinance 33.108 at the recommended rate of $3.50 per 1,000 gallons. 10 11 C. Quarterly Goals Undate. 12 13 City Manager Mornson provided the quarterly update on the City Council Goals as outlined in 14 the October 27, 2009 memorandum to the Mayor and City Council: 15 1) Environmental Stewardship 16 2) Improve and Maintain Infrastructure 17 3) Technology Advances 18 4) Maintain / Improve Housing Stock 19 5) Senior Transitions 20 Other 21 22 Councilmember Stille inquired about the status of exploring the feasibility of a community 23 garden at the previous bowling alley site. Public Works Director Jay Hartman indicated that the 24 concept is being considered. City Manager Momson noted the City of Brooklyn Park has 25 community gardens and the City of Albert Lea has over 40 community gardens. 26 27 Councilmember Stille requested staff to look into the feasibility of reinstalling the cross walk 28 sign that was removed from Silver Lake Road. Mayor Faust suggested the possibility of an 29 illuminated "Yield to Pedestrians" sign. 30 31 Councilmember Stille noted there had also been discussion in the past about including LED 32 lights on certain stop signs that are not read very well, particularly the one by the school that is 33 often missed due to glare from the sun. 34 35 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. 36 37 City Manager Momson reported on the following: 38 ■ St. Anthony Library will have extended hours on Saturdays starting Saturday, October 39 31, 2009 from 10 a.m. — 5 a.m. 40 ■ October 5, 2009 meeting with Ramsey County Administrator's staff regarding levies and 41 valuations — Council has been provided with an assessment report. 42 ■ October 6, 2009 meeting with garbage haulers. 43 ■ Refunding of three bond issues: Stacie Kvilvang of Ehlers and Associates will be present 44 at the October 27, 2009 City Council meeting. The bond sale will be included on the 45 November 24, 2009 meeting agenda if Council would like to proceed. 46 ■ Emerald Park Grand Opening is scheduled for October 14, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.