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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 />October 13, 2009 <br />Page 6 <br />Councilmember Stille noted this would involve Council discussion from a policy perspective <br />relating to capital improvements and the appropriate fund balance to maintain from a <br />contingency perspective. <br />Mayor Faust stated his position that the current $200,000 fund balance should remain as a <br />contingency for unexpected repairs. <br />Council consensus was to direct staff to proceed with the ordinance amendment process for <br />Ordinance 33.108 at the recommended rate of $3.50 per 1,000 gallons. <br />C. Quarterly Goals Update. <br />City Manager Mornson provided the quarterly update on the City Council Goals as outlined in <br />the October 27, 2009 memorandum to the Mayor and City Council: <br />1) Environmental Stewardship <br />2) Improve and Maintain Infrastructure <br />3) Technology Advances <br />4) Maintain / Improve Housing Stock <br />5) Senior Transitions <br />Other <br />Councilmember Stille inquired about the status of exploring the feasibility of a community <br />garden at the previous bowling alley site. Public Works Director Jay Hartman indicated that the <br />concept is being considered. City Manager Mornson noted the City of Brooklyn Park has <br />community gardens and the City of Albert Lea has over 40 community gardens. <br />Councilmember Stille requested staff to look into the feasibility of reinstalling the cross walk <br />sign that was removed from Silver Lake Road. Mayor Faust suggested the possibility of an <br />illuminated "Yield to Pedestrians" sign. <br />Councilmember Stille noted there had also been discussion in the past about including LED <br />lights on certain stop signs that are not read very well, particularly the one by the school that is <br />often missed due to glare from the sun. <br />VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. <br />City Manager Morrison reported on the following: <br />• St. Anthony Library will have extended hours on Saturdays starting Saturday, October <br />31, 2009 from 10 a.m. — 5 a.m. <br />■ October 5, 2009 meeting with Ramsey County Administrator's staff regarding levies and <br />valuations — Council has been provided with an assessment report. <br />■ October 6, 2009 meeting with garbage haulers. <br />• Refunding of three bond issues: Stacie Kvilvang of Ehlers and Associates will be present <br />at the October 27, 2009 City Council meeting. The bond sale will be included on the <br />November 24, 2009 meeting agenda if Council would like to proceed. <br />■ Emerald Park Grand Opening is scheduled for October 14, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. <br />0 <br />