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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 22, 2008 Page 4 1 Councilmember Stille stated he would like to thank the applicants in advance for serving on the 2 task force. Genuine, well thought, unbiased statements were provided for why the members 3 wanted to serve on the task force. 4 5 Motion carried unanimously. 6 7 Mayor Faust stated the purpose of the task force is to conduct research. The determination will 8 be based on what is best for the City in the long run. He expressed appreciation for the interest 9 by both the residents and the City Council. t0 11 B. Quarterly Goals Update Mike Morrison, City Manager, presenting_ 12 13 Mr. Morrison presented the Quarterly Goals Update. The Five Goals that the City is working on 14 over the next five years are as follows: 1) Environmental Stewardship; 2) Improve and Maintain 15 Infrastructure; 3) Technology Advances; 4) Maintain/Improve Housing Stock; 5) Senior 16 Transitions. 17 18 Councilmember Stille inquired about the status of the Silver Lake Road project, noting it is 19 planned to be 85% finished by November. He inquired about the number of trees that are 20 planned to be replanted as part of the project. 21 22 City Manager Mornson replied the project is on track and running smoothly. Approximately 278 23 trees are planned to be replanted with the project. 24 25 Councilmember Stille stated he has been receiving questions about the trees in relation to the 26 project. He pointed out with a project like this, final judgment cannot be made until it is 27 completed, and many trees will be replaced. He inquired how the process is working with 28 residents contacting the County for information on the project. 29 30 City Manager Mornson replied for the most part the County is doing a good job taking care of 31 the residents. The quickest way for residents to contact someone about the project is to talk to 32 County staff on site. 33 34 Mayor Faust noted there is contact information available on the City website and cable. In 35 addition, residents can contact City Hall for contact information. 36 37 Councilmember Thuesen inquired about the status of the Three Rivers Park District project. 38 39 City Manager Mornson replied he is not certain about the approximate date for completion; he 40 believes it is scheduled for June or July of 2009. Cooperation with the agency has been great and 41 things are moving on target. 42 43 Councilmember Roth expressed appreciation to Jay Hartman and Todd Hubmer for their efforts 44 in getting replacement sod for the residents on 27`h Avenue. 45 46 Motion carried unanimously.