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2 <br />0 <br />6 <br />7 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <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 />June 26, 2007 <br />Page 9 <br />3. Resolution 07 -052: Authorize Plans, Specifications and Ad for Bid for Utility <br />Connections along Silver Lake Road <br />Mr. Hubmer stated this resolution provides for the preparation of plans specifications, and <br />advertising for bids for the installation of a new meter boxes and connections for residences <br />along Silver Lake Road that currently receive electrical power from overhead lines. He stated <br />Xcel Energy would relocate the utilities underground to the meter boxes of individual boxes; <br />however, a new meter box installation is necessary for the electrical changeover to occur from <br />the overhead to underground utilities. <br />Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve Resolution <br />07 -052, a Resolution authorizing the preparation of plans, specifications, and advertising for bids <br />for utility connections along Silver Lake Road. <br />Motion carried unanimously 4/0. <br />B. Quarterly Goals Update <br />City Manager Morrison reported on the quarterly goal update. He explained equal importance is <br />given to each of the five goals. <br />Goal #1 is the Reconstruction of Silver Lake Road. He pointed out the three resolutions adopted <br />started the process. He stated the three actions planned include awarding bids for tree removal <br />and utility work at the August meeting, the City is to enter into a contract with Hennepin County <br />in September or October 2007, and later this fall, Council will need to authorize Ehlers and <br />Associates to enter into the bond process. <br />Goal 2: Develop a Feasible Broadband Plan. He reported several meetings on broadband have <br />been held. Did get report Columbia Telecommunications; however, the council decided it is not <br />ready to proceed. He reported Staff is working with North Suburban Telecommunications in a <br />joint effort with ten cities and with the League of Minnesota Cities to discuss working together <br />on a state -wide broad band. He stated Assistant City Manager Moore -Sykes and <br />Councilmember Gray would represent the City on the committee. <br />Goal 3: Re- Codification of City Ordinances. City Manager Morrison stated the City entered into <br />a contract through the League of Minnesota Cities to re- codify the City ordinances. He stated <br />Staff might consider adding issues such as updating the housing code goal to include rentals in <br />single family residences and sign ordinances. <br />Goal 4: Identify Environmental Priorities for the City. City Manager Morrison reported the City <br />hosted a best management practices for plowing with the Middle Mississippi Water Shed District <br />and Public Works from St. Anthony and surrounding cities. He commented a similar event is <br />planned for private snow plowers. He reported Staff is also working with the Middle Mississippi <br />Water Shed District to monitor storm water at the south end of the City. He stated a feasibility <br />study is underway to consider constructing a storm water treatment facility at the south end of St. <br />