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2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 8, 2012 Page 2 1 B. Consider licenses andep rmits; 2 C. Consider payment of claims: 3 D. Consider Adopting Policy for Remote Access; and 4 E. Consider Adopting Post Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures. 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 City Manager Casey explained that the Remote Network Access Policy addresses access to the City's network server and is intended to minimize risk associated with remote access. He stated the policy provides that users cannot use their personal computers for remote access and their VPN access must be managed by a City -owned computer in order to ensure the server is not compromised. He stated the policy also allows the City to terminate remote access for violation of the policy. I -Ie indicated users cannot be on the server for more than 12 hours at a time and outside vendors are required to follow the policies and procedures outlined in the Policy. He also explained that the Post Issuance Debt Compliance Policy was prepared due to an IRS regulation requiring cities to formally adopt a policy and to state that the policy is in place. He added the City currently has a post issuance debt compliance policy in place and the written policy acknowledges the existence of this policy Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent Agenda items. Motion carried 4-0. IV. PUBLIC HEARING. None. V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF. None. VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. A. GreenStep Presentation by University of Minnesota Sustainability Minor Students. City Manager Casey advised that staff has been working with students in the University of Minnesota Sustainability Minor class on the GreenStep Cities Program and it has been a great experience for both City staff and the students. He stated this work has required a minimal investment by the City which has been beneficial to both the students and the City and there are plans to continue this type of effort in the future. Mr. Evan Harris thanked the City Council for allowing them to present their work. Ile stated that their studies focused on the Minnesota GreenStep Cities framework to help cities achieve their sustainability goals through implementation of 28 best practices. He explained the best practices are sorted into five categories, including buildings and lighting, land use, transportation, environmental management, and economic and community development, and these best practices are divided into action steps for a city to complete in order to receive