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City Council meeting of February 7, 2005 Page 5 Park 5n' Addition. City Engineer Jay Kennedy reviewed the request for payment and found it to be satisfactory for work completed on the project. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved final payment to Schifsky & Sons for work completed on BEIP 50' Addition, in the amount of $39,250.55. APPROVAL OF 2005 CITY'S FOCUS GOALS At its annual goal setting session on Tuesday, January 25, 2005, Council, along with members of the City's commissions, brain stormed and selected ten new goals for the City 2005. City staff revised those goals, and included along with them, some future topics for monitoring in 2005, as well as the EDA's 2005 goals. Council member Granger suggested Council continue discussion of the pavement management program. Council agreed to place that matter under the 2005 transportation planning goal. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the City's 2005 focus goals and ongoing priorities and accept the 2005 goals of the EDA and Planning Commission. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE RESPONSE LETTER OT METROPOLITAN COUNCIL RE: SANITARY SEWER CAPACITY At its January 24, 2005 meeting, Council discussed the December 29, 2004 letter from Met Council's Chair Peter Bell regarding the City's sanitary sewer capacity. Council provided staff with direction in regard to a response letter for Council review prior to its mailing. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the draft letter and direct staff to include a comment regarding the open house to be held at the WBL City Hall on 2/16/06 regarding future sanitary sewer capacity in the northeastern portion of the Twin Cities. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to notice a Council meeting for February 16, 2005, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, to allow Council attendance at a Metro Council Open House at the WBL City Hall. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE SELECTION OF NAME FOR COMMUNITY ROOM LOCATED AT RICE LAKE PARK At its December 20, 2004 meeting, Council discussed a recommendation from the Parks Commission regarding the naming for the new community room constructed next to the City's new public works facility at the Rice Lake Park. Council agreed to open up to residents a naming contest for the room, which would be utilized for community events, as well as future recreational activities. PW Director Chris Petree organized the naming contest, which was advertised in the City's Newsletter, website, and at City Hall, with nine names being offered. Council discussed the proposed names and after discussion: Petryk made motion, Miron seconded, to name the community facility the "Rice Lake Park Room".