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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWK September 19, 2000 (J;}~ û.o W1 ct:t.u, ID-3-Cù CITY of ANDOVER Special City Council Workshop - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 Call to Order - 6:00 PM Discussion Items l. Discuss Administrator Status, Continued Adjournment --. "- .,.~..... ~ Cl.o t.I..J'U.I:b..n (O-3-(P CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP - SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 MINUTES A Special Workshop of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on September 19,2000,6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Tony Howard, Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel Councilmembers absent: None Also present: Finance Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, Richard Fursman Others DISCUSS ADMINISTRATOR STATUS Mr. Fursman reported he has received letters ttom two executive search firms indicating the description of their search processes. He also provided the Council with ajob description which outlines the present scope of duties of the administrator position. He indicated the Council may pick and choose those services desired &om a search firm and have the Council and Staff do the rest. The firms would probably want to meet with the Council to do an assessment, looking at needs of the community and advising on what the Council is looking for. He felt the Council has a good grasp on being able to handle this process through the interview stage. An outside firm may be able to help in closing the deal either with a contract or as an employee. The City has grown out of the process typically done in the past, and that is where an executive search firm can be helpful. A search firm may also be valuable in drawing from a wider area and in checking references, which can be time consuming for the Staff. Advertising through the National City Managers' Association and the League of Minnesota Cities would provide the most exposure. The Council discussed the advantages of contracting with an administrative search firm, the differences between the two firms and those steps that could best be done in-house. It was generally felt the council would want to be present during the interviews, It was also felt that the first step would be to meet with representatives of both firms. In discussing changes to the Council after the November election, it was agreed that any new members could have input but that it is important to begin the process now. The Council agreed to meet with representative from three executive search firms on Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. for 30-minutes each. Mr. Dickinson indicated the funding source for the fee if a search firm is used could come ttom any savings of the administrator's salary over the next few months plus the contingency fund. --. - ..'- Special Andover City Council Workshop Minutes - September 19, 2000 Page 2 PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON The Council directed Staff to send a letter signed by an Councilmembers to Jay Squires stating they did not want to accept his resignation from the Planning Commission and asking him to reconsider. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p,m. Respectfully submitted, ~;I:~Q;æ~ Recording Secretary ~~ao ~ )6-3-0' CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARO N.W.· ANOOVER, MINNESOTA 55304· (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 Regular City Council Meeting - Tuesday, September 19,2000 agenda Call to Order - 7:00 PM Swearing in of Council Member Resident Forum Bookmark Agenda Approval Name Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes minutes Constitution Week Proclamation cwp Discussion Items I. Anoka County Sheriff Monthly Report sheriff 2. Discuss 200 I Law Enforcement Contract law 3. Public Hearingffax Rate Certification phtax 4. Procedure for Hiring New Administrator (Report from 6:00 PM Meeting) procedure 5. Appoint Interim Administrator apptadmin Staff. Committees. Commissions 6. Equestrian Council Appointments equestrian 7. Schedule Work Session/Communal Septics septics 8. Schedule Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies/Convention Center & Martin Street ribbon 9. Schedule Ground Breaking Ceremònies/Schools ground 10. State of the City/Administrator's Address to City Council state Non-Discussion/Consent Items II. Approve Auditing Agreement/Kèrn, DeW enter, Viere, Ltd. auditing 12. Proposed 2001 Cable Commission Budget cable 13. Approve Change Order # 1 (Compensating)/99-18/Shadowbrook 6th Addition co19918 14. Approve Final Payment/99-18/Shadowbrook 6th Addition fpay9918 IS. Award BidlOO-27/2000 Overlays bid0027 16. Approve Resolution Accepting Streets & Stonn Sewerrrimber River Estates timberiver 17. Reduce Letter of Credit/Developer Improvementsrrimber River Estates loctre 18. Reduce Letter of Credit/Developer Improvements/Woodland Estates locwe 19. Approve Plans & Specs/00-17/Anoka County Library Trail apprOO17 20. Re-Order Plans & Specs/00-28/Misc. Park Trail Improvements ord0028 21. Approve Plans & Specs/00-28/Misc. Park Trail Improvements apprOO28 22. Declare Cost/Order Assessment Ro11/99-3 7/1680 Andover Boulevard NW /SS & WM dclr9937 23. Declare Cost/Order Assessment RoI1/99-39/1970 - 148th Avenue NW/WM dclr9939 24. Declare Cost/Order Assessment RoIl/00-25/3532 - I 42nd Avenue NW/WM dclrOO25 25. Declare Cost/Order Assessment Roll/00-I/3148 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW/WM dclrOOl 26. Adopt Assessment RoIl/98-27/Fox Hollow adpt9827 ' 27, Adopt Assessment RoIl/98-28/Shadowbrook 5th Addition adpt9828 28. Discontinue Project/99-20/I3530 Hanson Boulevard NW proj9920 29. Notice of Award!MASC Soccer Grant grant 30. Union Contract Ratification union 31. Appoint Data Practices Compliance Official apptdata Mayor Council Input Payment of Claims Adjournment ~-'\.~ ÖJ)~ lo-?--où REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 19,2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES .................................................. 1 CONSTITUTION WEEK PROCLAMATION. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . .. 1 RESIDENT FORUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,. 1 SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF COUNCIL MEMBER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 AGENDA APPROVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 CONSENT AGENDA Approve auditing agreement/Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Resolution R196-00 approving change order #1 (Compensating)IIP99-18/ Shadowbrook 6th ................................................... 2 Resolution R197-00 approving final payment/IP99-18/Shadowbrook 6th........... 2 Resolution R198-00 awarding bid/IPOO-27/2000 overlays ............,........,. 2 Resolution R199-00 accepting streets and storm sewer/Timber River Estates ........ 2 Reduce Letter of Credit/Development improvementsffimber River Estates. . . . . . . . .. 2 Reduce Letter of Credit/Deve10per improvements/W oodland Estates. . . . . . . , . . . . . .. 2 Resolution R200-00 approving plans and specs/IP99-17/Anoka Co library trail ..,... 2 Resolution R201-00 re-ordering plans and specs/IPOO-28/Misc park trail improvements 2 Resolution R202-00 approving plans and specs/IPOO-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Resolution R203-00 declaring cost/Ordering assessment rollIIP99-37/1680 Andover Boulevard/Sanitary sewer and watermain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Resolution R204-00 declaring cost/Ordering assessment rolI/IP99-39/1970 148th Avenue/Watermain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. 2 Resolution R205-00 declaring cost/Ordering assessment roll/IPOO-25/3532 142nd Avenue/Watermain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Resolution R206-00 declaring cost/Ordering assessment roIlIIPOO-1 /3148 Bunker Lake Boulevard/Watermain ........................................... 2 Resolution R207-00 adopting assessment rolI/IP98-27/Fox Hollow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 Resolution R208-00 adopting assessment rolI/IP98-28/Shadowbrook 5th ........... 3 Discontinue project/IP99-20/13530 Hanson Boulevard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 Notice ofaward/MASC soccer grant. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. 3 Union contract ratification ................................................ 3 Resolution R209-00 appointing Data practices Compliance official (City Clerk) . . . . .. 3 Reduce Letter ofCredit/IP97-26/Hamilton Square ............................. 3 Temporary Mobile Home Permit/1870 181st AvenueIPaul Emmerick . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF MONTHLY REPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 DISCUSS 2001 LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT Motion to accept contract with additional 20 hours of Park CSO for year 2001 ....... 3 PUBLIC HEARING: TAX RATE CERTIFICATION Resolution R21 0-00 authorizing tax rate increase for 2000 tax levy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 PROCEDURE FOR HIRING NEW ADMINISTRATOR ........................... 4 APPOINT INTERIM ADMINISTRATOR Motion to appoint Dave Carlberg as acting administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 EQUESTRIAN COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Motion appointing Duane Dahlstrom to Council; Carol Almeida as Chairperson ..... 4 Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 19, 2000 Table of Contents Page ii SCHEDULE WORK SESSION/COMMUNAL SEPTICS Motion to meet with P & Z on October 10, 6 p.m. .. . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. 5 SCHEDULE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES/CONVENTION CENTER AND MARTIN STREET Motion to schedule ceremony for October 12,6:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. 5 GROUND BREAKING CEREMONIES/SCHOOLS (October 5, 3 p.m.) .,...........,. 5 PROPOSED 2001 CABLE COMMISSION BUDGET Motion to approve ...................................................... 5 STATE OF THE CITY/ADMINISTRATOR'S ADDRESS TO CITY COUNCIL ....,... 5 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Metropolitan Council meeting/October 12 . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS ................................................... 7 ADJOURNMENT .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 MINUTES The ReguJar Bi-Month1y Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey, September 19, 2000, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota, Councilmembers present: Tony Howard, Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel Councilmembers absent: None Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins City Engineer, Scott Erickson City Finance Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, Richard Fursman Others APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 5, 2000, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to approve as written. Motion carried unanimously (Howard not voting). CONSTITUTION WEEK PROCLAMATION Mayor McKelvey read a proclamation declaring September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week. RESIDENT FORUM Charlie Veiman. 13646 Crooked Lake Boulevard - asked if the Council is going to allow candidates to advertise in the City's newsletter. Councilmember Jacobson stated in the October issue, each candidate's photo and a 50-word statement will be printed. All candidates were notified and given that information when they registered to run for the office. Attorney Hawkins stated the issue of advertising by the candidates in the City's newsletter is a Council policy. After a brief discussion, the Council generally agreed that there wouJd be no political advertisements allowed in the newsletter, Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 19, 2000 Page 2 SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF COUNCIL MEMBER Attorney Hawkins administered the oath of the office of Council member to Tony Howard. AGENDA APPROVAL Add Item 32, Reduce Letter ofCredit/IP97-26/Hamilton Square. Add Item 33, Temporary Mobile Home Permit at 1870 181 st A venue/Paul Emmerick. Remove from Consent Agenda for discussion, Item 12, Proposed 2001 Cable Commission Budget. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously, CONSENT AGENDA Item 11 Approve Auditing Agreement/Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd. Item 13 Approve Change Order #1 (Compensating)IIP99-18/Shadowbrook 6th Addition (Resolution R196-00) Item 14 Approve Final Payment/IP99-18/Shadowbrook 6th Addition (Resolution R197- 00) Item 15 Award Bid/IPOO-27/2000 Overlays (Resolution R198-00) Item 16 Approve Resolution Accepting Streets and Storm Sewer/Timber River Estates (Resolution R199-00) Item 17 Reduce Letter of Credit/Developer ImprovementsfTimber River Estates Item 18 Reduce Letter ofCredit/Developer Improvements/Woodland Estates Item 19 Approve Plans and SpecsIlP99-17/Anoka County Library Trail (Resolution R200-00) (Council asked Mr. Erickson to determine cost effectiveness of working with the City of Anoka or if they would be willing to incorporate Andover's trail for some cost) Item 20 Re-Order Plans and SpecsIlPOO-28/Miscellaneous Park Trail Improvements (Resolution R201-00) Item 21 Approve Plans and SpecsIlPOO-28/Miscellaneous Park Trail Improvements (Resolution R202-00) Item 22 Declare Cost/Order Assessment RollIIP99-37/1680 Andover Boulevard NW/Sanitary Sewer and Watermain (Resolution R203-00) Item 23 Declare Cost/Order Assessment Roll/IP99-39/1970 148th Avenue NW/Watermain (Resolution R204-00) Item 24 Declare Cost/Order Assessment Roll/IPOO-25/3532 142nd Avenue NW/Watermain (Resolution R205-00) Item 25 Declare Cost/Order Assessment Roll/IPOO-l/3148 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW/Watermain (Resolution R206-00) Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 19, 2000 Page 3 (Consent Agenda, Continued) Item 26 Adopt Assessment RollIIP98-27/Fox Hollow (Resolution R207-00) Item 27 Adopt Assessment RolIlIP98-28/Shadowbrook 5th Addition (Resolution R208- 00) Item 28 Discontinue ProjectJIP99-20/13530 Hanson Boulevard NW Item 29 Notice of Award/MASC Soccer Grant Item 30 Union Contract Ratification Item 31 Appoint Data Practices Compliance Official (Resolution R209-00) Item 32 Reduce Letter ofCreditJIP97-26/Hamilton Square Item 33 Temporary Mobile Home Permit/1870 181 st A venue/Paul Emmerick Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF MONTHLY REPORT Sergeant Dave Sievert reported the year-to-date caIls for service through the month of August was 8,112. There were 1,156 calls in August which included 937 incident reports. In response to a question from the Council, he was not aware of any problems with the enforcement in the parks. Councilmember Orttel stated he has heard compliments from residents about the summary of complaints written in the City's newsletter. DISCUSS 2001 LA W ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT Mr. Dickinson explained the City has received two proposals for service from the Anoka County Sheriff's Department for the year 2001. One is for $1,090,826 which provides the same service as the 2000 contract. The other is for $1,103,016, which will provide the addition ofa Park CSO for 20 hours per week, April through September. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to accept the higher proposal with the additional 20 hours of a Park CSO. DISCUSSION: Councilmember Jacobson wondered if there was $12,000 to $13,000 worth of vandalism in the parks last year. With the additional hours, he expected there would be a reduction in the future. Councilmember Orttel stated it is not only vandalism, but the additional patrol will give people a feeling that someone is out there. It is more of a safety issue, a way of providing a presence on the trails. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 19, 2000 Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING: TAX RATE CERTIFICATION Mr. Dickinson stated technically a public hearing is not needed; but if certain unforseen circumstances occur between now and the certification, the City is covered. Councilmember Orttel stated his intent is to hold with the tax rate structure proposed, and that this is just a formality, Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to open the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 7:26 p.m. There was no public testimony. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, the Resolution as presented by Staff. (Resolution R210- 00 authorizing a tax rate increase for the 2000 tax levy, collectible in 2001) Motion carried unanimously. PROCEDURE FOR HIRING NEW ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Fursman reported the Council has agreed to look at the use of an executive search firm for the repJacement of the City Administrator. They will be meeting next Tuesday, September 26,6:30 p.m" with representatives from three firms to get more information. APPOINT INTERIM ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Fursman recommended the appointment of Dave Carlberg as interim City Administrator with a wage adjustment up to $76,000/year for the time spent as acting administrator. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that we appoint Mr. Carlberg as temporary acting administrator effective date of September 29 of this year beginning at 4:30 in the afternoon; for the time that he is the acting administrator, that his wage be adjusted to $76,000/year for that time period. DISCUSSION: Councilmember Orttel asked if this will Jeave the Planning Department short of help when dealing with the Metropolitan Council, the multiple housing issue, etc. Mr. Carlberg felt he would need to put in additional hours to get things done, but believed the Staff in the Planning Department can handle the situation. If additional heJp is needed, he will come to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. EQUESTRIAN COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Motion by Ortte!, Seconded by Jacobson, the appointment of Duane Dahlstrom to the Equestrian Council and the appointment of Carol Almeida as Chairperson. Motion carried unanimously. , Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 19, 2000 Page 5 SCHEDULE WORK SESSION/COMMUNAL SEPTlCS Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to meet on October 10th with the Planning and Zoning Commission at 6 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. SCHEDULE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES/CONVENTION CENTER AND MARTIN STREET Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to schedule the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Convention Center and Martin Street for Thursday, October 12, 6:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. SCHEDULE GROUND BREAKING CEREMONIES /SCHOOLS Mayor McKelvey stated the ground breaking ceremony will begin at the location of Andover's new elementary school off Verdin on October 5 at 3:00 p.m., then will move to the high school site off Crosstown Boulevard. PROPOSED 2001 CABLE COMMISSION BUDGET Councilmember Orttel pointed out there is revenue from operations and an expenditure in the amount of $400,000. He wasn't sure what that was. He also asked about the new studio. Councilmember Jacobson stated the money from the cable company comes to the Commission first, and the Commission allocates it to QCTV. That money is a pass through. They will be looking at the proposal of an Anoka site for a studio and talking with an architect to draw up plans to be approved by the City of Anoka. If everything looks good and the costs are reasonable, they will apply for permits ITom the City of Anoka. It will be done by another party and the Commission will lease the facility. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Howard, to approve the proposed 2001 Cable Commission Budget. Motion carried unanimously. STA TE OF THE ClTY/ADMINlSTRA TOR'S ADDRESS TO CITY COUNCIL Mr. Fursman stated it has been an extreme honor to serve this board and the residents of the City of Andover. The team that has been assembled is incredible, and he thanked the Staff for the support given him and in making his job extremely gratifYing. The Council has provided a broad concept of what it thinks the City should be and how it should develop, a mission statement and goals. He encouraged the Council to continue working on those goals and establish work plans to be carried Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 19, 2000 Page 6 (State of the City/Administrator's Address to City Council, Continued) out by Staff. That will ensure that Andover becomes the quality community of Anoka County. The City finances are in excellent shape, crediting the excellent rating to the management of the City's fiscal affairs. He was happy to see the Council take the direction to hold the line on sustainable services in upcoming budgets. The Planning Department has done an exceptional job. They have had the strength and ability to adopt to the changes in policies and have worked to get development in a timely fashion and research each plat with due diligence. The Engineering Department has grown from one person to a fully operating department in the 6Yz years he has been here. Mr. Erickson has done an excellent job in building a department that continues to be income generating for the City. The quality of development, the ability to do quality control and cost control and the ability to look at issues and respond immediately insures the City is getting the top-of-the-line support from the engineering staff. Mr. Fursman continued that Public Works has grown enormously. Seven new positions have been added in parks, sewer and water and streets. Mr. Stone has done a very good job to manage an area that was extremely under paid. Now they are looked on as the leader. The message to the union members has to be that they are valuable. The Council has allowed him to mediate for the union and to bring their pay into alignment. The Fire Department is in good shape. A lot of strides have been made under Chief Winkel, and to that end, Andover's fire rating has continued to go down year after year. Their equipment is very up to date, but he asked the Council to evaluate it ITom time to time and to look at partnerships with other communities. The GIS Department was nonexistent 6Yz years ago, and now they are producing top quality maps and information services for the residents in Andover. It is a vital tool for Staff and the Council which is just being tapped. During his tenure a sorely needed City Hall was built, the Public Works building was built, parks have been developed, and trails have been constructed. He gave credit to Mr. Haas for being able to work with the Park and Recreation Commission and balance the resources with the various opinions and ideas. He again complimented the Staff, stating they have done an excellent job, are efficient and professional. Salaries have been brought into line, and all continue to grow in their abilities to handle and manage problems. He felt a human resource individual will be needed soon to take the burden off the administrator. He also felt a year-round intern is needed in the Planning Department. Mr. Fursman also stated his relationship with the Council could not have been better. The support he has received in his struggles both p.ersonal and professional has helped him to grow. He pointed out the strengths of the individual Councilmembers: Councilmember Knight as an individual who believes in compromise, a provider of steady leadership and a man of his word. Councilmember Orttel as an intelligent, well read individual with an enormous understanding of civic issues which brings a balance to the Council, believing in an open government. Councilmember Jacobson as a man of integrity who has always been there for him, believing in a professional Staff that should get broad direction ITom the Council, then use their skills and talents to serve the community, providing direction that has always been consistent and honorable. Mayor McKelvey as a person whose leadership has been genuine, a man of vision and action, seeing the potential of the salvage yard area, persistently pursuing funding for Sunshine Park and the trails, always with the idea of making Andover a better place and, in the process, supporting people like him and the professionals. Mr. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 19, 2000 Page 7 (State of the City/Administrator's Address to City Council, Continued) Fursman also acknowledged the services to Andover of Attorney Hawkins and complimented the Council on their professionalism regardless of the depth of their disagreements. They respect the position and do not make decisions lightly. The Council thanked Mr. Fursman for his years of service to the City, expressing appreciation for the job he has done and for the initiatives taken. They also complimented Mr. Fursman and the Staff on their professionalism. Winslow Holasek - stated he has not always agreed with Mr. Fursman, but Mr. Fursman has always dealt with those differences of opinion respectfully, He is an extremely hard working person, and he wished Mr. Fursman well in his new position. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Metropolitan Council meeting - The Council felt that the City should be represented by Mr. Carlberg and Councilmembers at the October 12 meeting so the City's position can be expressed. Mr. Carlberg agreed to coordinate it. Hunting - Councilmember Orttel stated the Council deleted hunting areas south of 161st Avenue after people had already gotten their hunting licenses. Another side issue is that some people living along Constance Boulevard have never received the City's newsletter. Those people did not know about the hunting ban until they received a letter from the City; but by then they had already gotten their licenses. He didn't know what could be done about this, but told them they could come in next ~ at the Resident Forum to investigate the possibility of including the area east of Prairie Road *' fur unting since it is essentially rural. Mr. Carlberg stated the deadline to turn in the hunting permit the DNR was last Friday. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approve the payment of Claims. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, to adjourn, Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ,\p=~cL Marcèlla A. Peach, Recording Secretary