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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-12 CC Packet CITY OF CENTERVILLE COUNCIL MEETING/WORK SESSION AGENDA giterviffe Wednesday, October 12, 2011 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter OPEN FORUM 6:30 p.m.: An opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items not on the current agenda. Items requiring Council action may be deferred to staff or Boards and Commissions for research and future Council Agendas if appropriate. You will be limited to two (2) minutes and we ask that you conduct yourself in a professional, courteous manner, and refrain from the use of profanity. Failure to abide by this policy may result in the loss of your privilege to speak. Persons wishing to speak will be required to complete a sign -up sheet and give it to the Mayor or a Staff person by 6:15 p.m. COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. PUBLIC HEARING(S) III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 28, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes (Pages 1 -4) V. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville September 28, 2011 through October 12, 2011 Claims (Check #26733- 26764) (Pages 5 -6) 2. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through September 27, 2011 (Check #8603 -8627) (Pages 7) 3. Proclamation — Homelessness Awareness Month (Pages 8 -9) 4. Parks & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Secure Equipment From NRI to Place An Aluminum Can Collection Unit @ Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park — No Expense, Trial Basis (Page 10) VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS /APPEARANCES 1. Mr. Dan Huffman, Business Director, Centennial School District (Overview of District & Proposed Levy) 2. Mr. Kenneth A. Tolzmann, SAMA — City Assessor — Contract Renewal VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Ord. #XX, Second Series — Amending City Code Authorizing Permits for Use of Special Vehicles of City Streets — Tabled from Previous Meeting (Pages 11 -14) VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Ken Tolzman — City Assessor Contract Renewal Extension for Additional Three (3) Years (Pages 15 -19) 2. Parks & Recreation Committee Request to Reserve $1,500 (Fund #101- 45201 -370) From 2011 Budget For Signage Procurement For Trails (Page 20) 3. Res. #11 -0XX — Authorizing Fund Balance Policy (Pages 21 -23) a. Res. #11 -0XX — Committing Specific Revenue Sources & Confirming Restrictions for Specified Purposes in Special Revenue Funds (Pages 24 -25) b. Res. #11 -0XX — Committing Fund Balances for Specific Purposes (Page 26 -27) IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. City Administrator 2. Council Member King — P & R Liaison (Flag Pole Dedication Ceremony) (Page 28) X. ADJOURNMENT COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION 1. 2012 Utility Rates 2. Credit Card Policy & Program 3. 2012 Street Overlay Project 4. Grant Application — Block 8 5. Trail & Sidewalk Plowing 6. Responsibilities for Curb Shutoff Repairs III. ADJOURNMENT * *REMINDERS ** Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting — November 1, 2011, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting — November 2, 2011, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers City Council Meeting — October 26, 2011, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers City Council Meeting — November 9, 2011, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers *+R da tiffiS Centerville Lions Annual Haunted House — October 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2011, ' "'' mir Irwh,d 7:00 — 10:00 p.m. Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park "Haunted" Warming House — 6970 LaMotte Drive (Non- perishable food item 0 will net you $2 off admission) $10 for Adults & $7 for 12 & under CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 28, 2011 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting of September 28, 2011, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Wilharber Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher Council Member Steve King Council Member D. Love Council Member Jeff Paar ABSENT: None STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson City Attorney Kurt Glaser City Engineer Mark Statz Lead Project Coordinator Greg Burmeister I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilharber called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Mayor reviewed the agenda with the following addition: (Check #26725 -26731 — Page 9a) Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member King, to approve the Agenda with the above stated additions. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 14, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes The Mayor questioned whether any members had requests for modifications. Hearing none. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member King, to approved the September 14, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 1 City of Centerville Council Meeting September 28, 2011 V. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville September 15, 2011 through September 28, 2011 Claims (Check #26704- 26724) w /Check #26545 Voided & (Check #26725- 26731) 2. Centennial Fire District Claims through September 16, 2011 (Check #4983 -5001) Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. AWARDS /PRESENTATIONS /APPEARANCES 1. Mr. Greg Kieselhorst, Centerville Lions — Annual Haunted House (Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Warming House) Mr. Kieselhorst stated that the event would be similar to years past and take place on October 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2011. The hours would be from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. All agencies /department have been notified of the event. Requirements have been received from the Public Works Department, Centennial Fire and Police Departments. The Parks and Recreation Committee will be meeting on October 4, 2011 to consider this item. Mr. Kieselhorst felt that the Lions would be able to accommodate all requests. Mr. Kieselhorst stated that the fees would be $10 /adult and $7 /Children 12 and under. Mr. Kieselhorst stated that the Lions would ensure that the warming house is returned to the condition prior to their use. VII. OLD BUSINESS None. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Centerville Lions Annual Haunted House — Request for Use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Warming House Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to allow the use of the LaMotte Park Warming House and grounds by the Centerville Lions Club to host their annual Haunted House and events on October 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2011. The Lions will also have access to the Warming House for set -up and dismantling prior to and subsequent to the event returning the warming house to its condition prior to their use. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Ditch Cleaning a. Pheasant Marsh b. Royal Meadows Lead Project Coordinator, Mr. Greg Burmeister, stated that the City received several proposals for ditch cleaning (cutting of trees smaller trees, mulching and grading) Pheasant Marsh and lowering the existing culvert in the area with restoration of resident yards - Royal Meadows. Project Coordinator Burmeister stated that the three bidders Page 2 of 4 City of Centerville Council Meeting September 28, 2011 were on site during his request for proposals and Olson Sewer Services was the lowest bidder. Project Coordinator Burmeister also stated that he contacted Olson Sewer on two occasions to ensure that they were comfortable with the bid that they submitted and reiterated the needs of the City regarding this project. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding financial responsibility, a permanent resolution to the drainage issues, future development in the area, and notification of residents affected by the project and improper use of the drainage ditches. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love, to approve the lowest bidder, Olson Sewer Service - $19.878, for the services required for the Ditch Cleaning project. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Final Payment & Closeout Contract A — Ellingson Drainage - $7,133.20 Engineer Statz stated that the project has been completed to his satisfaction and recommended releasing the final payment. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Love, to approve the release of final payment to Ellingson Drainage, Inc. in the amount of $7,133.20 in association with the Downtown Storm Water Phase 1 Contract A Project. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Ord. #XX, Second Series — Permits for Use of Special Vehicles on City Streets Administrator Larson stated that with the purchase of the City's Cushman utility tractor, it is illegal for its use on roadways and without the ordinance it would remain illegal. The utility tractor can not be licensed as a motorized vehicle due to the fact that it does not meet the requirements of the law and it is a necessity to utilize the vehicle to gain access to all areas of the City. Attorney Glaser stated that the City of Lexington does not regulate these types of vehicles and with the exception of the definitions of allowable vehicles (Mini -Trucks vs. Utility Vehicles (UTVs)), the submitted ordinance is duplicated from the City of Circle Pines. Lengthy discussed ensued regarding the need for the ordinance, associated permit fees, improper /careless use by the permitee, affects on the parade or similar events, and continuity of ordinances amongst member cities of the police department. Consensus of Council was that Staff address continuity with the member cities, fees and report back to them at their next meeting. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to table Ord. #XX, Second Series until additional information is available. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Approve Letter of Understanding w /Lino Lakes — 21 Avenue Improvements Administrator Larson stated that Metro Transit is considering constructing a park -n -ride facility near Central Bank. There are two (2) property owners that would provide the property for the site, they are willing to fund the necessary preliminary studies needed for improvements associated with the extension of 21 Avenue North. Metro Transit has allocated funding for the site and is obligated to utilize it prior to the end of 2012 which necessitates their desire to commence this project. If the project is determined to be Page 3 of 4 3 City of Centerville Council Meeting September 28, 2011 feasible, a joint powers agreement would be needed to allocate responsibilities for assessments, design, construction and future maintenance of the jointly owned roadway that borders both communities. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the Letter of Understanding with the City of Lino Lakes for the 21 Avenue Improvements as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. City Administrator Administrator Larson reported that the Downtown Storm Water Irrigation Project is complete and Council previously spoke of a gathering of dignitaries and others interested in the project. Administrator Larson stated that with inclement weather fast approaching, a gathering would be scheduled for the spring of 2012. Administrator Larson also reported that he contained the City's Pay Equity Compliance Reports in the FYI area of Council's packet. Engineer Statz reported that the trail project is complete with Corner Stone Park soon to be receiving the kiosk. Attorney Glaser presented Council with a Letter of Understanding which outlines the previously adopted test phase of the Municipal Ticket Payment Program. Attorney Glaser reported that all three cities of the joint police department approved the testing phase. Council Member King reported that Century Link is offering IP video services by utilizing their current infrastructure with minimal modifications and they believe that they are not providing cable services and do not require a franchise agreement; however, it is the Cable Commission's position that this is untrue and advised member cities to be heightened to the possibility that they may apply for permits ting to construct the needed infrastructure within communities. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Paar, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. Transcribed by: Teresa Bender, City Clerk Page 4 of 4 4 CITY OF CENTERVILLE 10/06/11 12:27 PM Page 1 Check Detail — OCTOBER 12, 2011 Check Check Data # Vender Name Comments Amount 10/12/2011026733 AMI INDSFN KEVIN P & R MEETING 7 -6 8 -3 & 9 -7 -11 360 00 10112(2011026734 BLAINE BROTHERS, INC. 2001 STERLING MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS - MN $1,368.69 10/12/2011026734 BLAINE BROTHERS, INC. 2007 STERLING MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS - MN $829.63 Check Nbr 026734 ELAINE BROTHERS. INC. $2.198.32 10/12/2011026735 BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK GENERAL - SERV THRU 9 -22 -11 $1,246.80 10/12/2011026735 BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK TE GRANT TRAIL - SERV THRU 9 -22 -11 $13,511.94 10/12/2011026735 BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK DT STORM WATER RECLAMATION - PHASE I - SERV THRU $2,112.00 Check Nhr 026735 BONESTROO. ROSFNF. ANDERLIK 316.870 74 10/12/2011026736 BRANCH. PATRICK P & R MFFTING 7 -6. 8-3 & 9 -7 -11 360 00 10/12/2011026737 CALIFORNIA CONTRACTORS SI IPPLIE EYF CARE KIT $79.8Q 10/12 7011026738 CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT STATF FIRE AIO 3103 828,00 10/17 2011076779 CFNTFNNIAI LAKFS POI ICF DEPT POI ICE SERVICES - OCTOBER 7011 354 801 83 10/12/2011026740 CENTERMART FUEL $8.71 10/12/2011026740 CENTERMART FUEL $117.17 10/12/2011026740 CENTERMART FUEL $162.44 10/12/2011026740 CENTERMART FUEL $141.33 Check Nbr 026740 CENTERMART 3429.65 10/12/2011026741 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 6970 LAMOTTE DR - SERV THRU 9 -23 -11 $14.46 10112(2011026741 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 1880 MAIN ST - SERV THRU 9 -23-11 $79.23 10/12/2011026741 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 7087 -20TH AVE S- SERV THRU 9 -23 -11 $12.86 10/12/2011026741 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 1785 PELTIER LAKE DR - SERV THRU 9 -23-11 $14.46 10/12/2011026741 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 2085 W CEDAR ST - SERV THRU 9 -23 -11 $46.74 eck Nbr 026741 CFNTFRPOINT ENERGY 3167 75 10/12/2011026742 CITY OF CIRCLE PINES 2011 POLICE BUILDING PYMT - NOV. $4,083.33 10/12/2011026742 CITY OF CIRCLE PINES 2011 POLICE BUILDING PYMT - NOV. $2,075.57 Check Nbr 026742 CITY OF CIRCLE PINES 36 158.90 10/12/2011026743 CONNEXUS ENERGY 7087 -20TH AVE N - SERV THRU 9 -14 -11 $170.68 10/12/2011026743 CONNEXUS ENERGY 2085 CEDAR ST - SERV THRU 9-14-11 $499.48 10/12/2011026743 CONNEXUS ENERGY 6800 -20TH - RADIO FOR SCADA - SERV THRU 9 -19 -11 $6.45 10/12/2011026743 CONNEXUS ENERGY 6800 -20111 - RADIO FOR SCADA - SERV THRU 9 -19 -11 36.45 10/12/2011026743 CONNEXUS ENERGY 7100 -20111 AVE N - TRAFSG - SERV THRU 9 -19 -11 $41.76 10/12/2011026743 CONNEXUS ENERGY 6900 -20TH AVE - LIFT STAT - SERV THRU 9-14-2011 $61.20 10/12/2011026743 CONNEXUS ENERGY STREET LIGHTS - 395653- 219699 - SERV THRU 9 -28-11 3111.03 10/12/2011026743 CONNEXUS ENERGY STREET LIGHTS - 395653- 219678 - SERV THRU 9 -28 -11 $111.84 Check Nbr 026743 CONNFXIIS ENERGY 31,008.89 10/17/2011026744 Fl INT ,IAMFS P & 7 MEETING 6 -9 -11 370 00 10/12/2011026745 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC SERV THRU SEPT. 2011 $34.80 10/12/2011026745 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC SERV THRU SEPT. 2011 $34.80 Check Nbr 026745 GOPHER STATF ONE CALL INC 369.60 10/12/2011076746 GRAHFK JOHN P & R MEETING 7-6 8-3 & 9 -7 -11 $60.00 10/12/2011026747 HAIDFN MARK P & R MFFTING 8 -3 & 9 -7 -11 $40 00 1 I • • - . • •,I _ •G • " - •.0 '•. 10f1 7011076749 IS.^- SYSTEM MONITORING - COMM 3111.04 10/12/2011026750 JASONS BOBBY & STEVES AUTO WOR FUEL $40.85 10/12/2011026750 JASONS BOBBY & STEVES AUTO WOR FUEL $40.85 10/12/2011026750 JASONS BOBBY & STEVES AUTO WOR FUEL $153.19 eck Nbr 026750 JASONS BOBBY & STEVES AUTO WOR $a31,62 5 CITY OF CENTERVILLE 10/06/11 12:27 PM Page 2 Check Detail — OCTOBER 12, 2011 Check Check Date # Vender Name Comments Amount 10/12/2011 0 67 1 KO KI R P & M 1'iur. 8-9_11 S20 00 1 1 1. .. •. •: . . 1l it r • ,• :• _. _ .. u: 10/12/2011016753 I ARSON FRIC P & Z MEETINGS 7 -5 & 8 -8 -11 $40.00 10/12/2011026754 MMUA SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM $1,118.75 10/12/2011026754 MMUA SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM $1,118.75 10/12/2011026754 MMUA SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM $1,118.75 10/12/2011026754 MMUA SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM $1,118.75 Check Nbr 026754 MMl1A $4,475.00 10/12/2011026755 MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY ELECTRICAL SURCHAGES $23.75 10/12/2011026755 MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY PLUMBING SURCARGES $58.75 10/12/2011026755 MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY BUILIDNG SURCHARGE $294 10/12/2011026755 MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY MECHANICAL SURCHARGES $63.75 Ch- kN.r• .7 NI • • ::•, —. L! $44100 10/17/7011026756 MONTAIN MATTHEW P & 7 MFFTING 7 -5 & 8 -9 -11 $40.00 10/17/2011026757 MOSHFR DARIN P & 7 MFFTING 7 -5 & 8 -9 -11 $40 0Q • 1 • . . \•: . L. 1,' :I . .. • I1I :' l,': . 1 : • • 10/170011026759 PAI 7FR PAID RFIMRIIRSF FOR GAS - ON104 -11 TO ANKFNY IA $8558 10/12/2011026760 PETERSON, BRIAN P & R MEETING 7-6, 8-3 8 9-7-11 560.00 10/12/2011026760 PETERSON, BRIAN REIMBURSE FROM PROJECTOR RENTAL & MOVIE $488.50 Check Nbr 026760 PETERSON BRIAN $548 50 10/12/2011026761 PRFSS Pl1RI (CATIONS ORD 49 - XCFI FNFRGY 5809 10 10/12/7011026767 SFFI FY S1 I7ANNF P & R MFETING 7 -6 8 -3 & 47.11 $60 00 10/12/2011076763 TOWN CRIFR PROMOTIONS SHIRTS FOR GREG $252,95 10/12/2011026764 WOOD TOM P & Z MEETING 7 -5 -11 5200 TOTAL CHECKS $193,587.80 NOTE: THERE WILL BE AN UPDATED LIST OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR APPROVAL ON 10- 12 -11. 6 CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE DEPT Check Register - Police GL without invoice numbers Page: 1 Check Issue Dates: 9/9 /2011 - 9/27/2011 Sep 27, 2011 11:24AM Report Criteria: Report type: Summary GL Check Ck No Description Check Period Issue Date Payee Amount 09/11 09/15/2011 8603 BREEZY POINT RESORT CONFERENCE LODGING RN /RB 792.00 M 09/11 09/27/2011 8604 ACTION FLEET, INC VEH REP & MTC 147.79 09/11 09/27/2011 8605 ANOKA COUNTY AUGUST INTERNET ACCESS 446.26 09/11 09/27/2011 8606 CARLSON CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE TRIAD CONFERENCE AK 70.00 09/11 09/27/2011 8607 CENTENNIAL UTILITIES AUG UTILITIES 461.62 09/11 09/27/2011 8608 CENTURY LINK CENTERVILLE PHONE 55.82 09/11 09/27/2011 8609 CONNEXUS ENERGY ELECTRIC 2,569.55 09/11 09127/2011 8610 DAKOTA COUNTY RECEIVING CENTE DETOX TRANSPORT 67.00 09/11 09/27/2011 8611 DON'S CIRCLE SERVICE, INC VEH REPAIRS & MTC 37.42 09/11 09/27/2011 8612 ENVENTIS TELECOM, INC PHONES & LONG DISTANCE 408.78 09/11 09/27/2011 8613 HEALTH PARTNERS OCT HEALTH INS 9,166.60 09/11 09/27/2011 8614 HOLIDAY FLEET FUEL 4,672.20 09/11 09/27/2011 8615 KUSTOM SIGNALS, INC. EQUIP REPAIR 266.96 09/11 09/27/2011 8616 MIDWAY FORD INC VEH REPAIR 36.77 09/11 09/27/2011 8617 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS CELL PHONE SERVICE 473.33 09/11 09/27/2011 8618 PITNEY BOWES, INC POSTAGE METER RENTAL 73.77 09/11 09/27/2011 8619 PURCHASE POWER POSTAGE 207.99 09111 0912712011 8620 PROPAC CERT SUPPLIES 970.23 09/11 09/27/2011 8621 QUILL CORPORATION TONER/INK CARTRIDGES 366.22 09/11 09/27/2011 8622 SHRED -N -GO, INC SHREDDING SERVICE 33.00 09/11 09/27/2011 8623 TELECIDE PRODUCTIONS, INC COMPUTER MTC /SUPPORT 1,005.00 09/11 09/27/2011 8624 TRI- COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AS 2011 MEMBERSHIP DUES 50.00 09/11 09/27/2011 8625 U S BANK QUARTERLY HSA PMT 12,687.50 09/11 09/27/2011 8626 VIVID WINDOWS WINDOW MTC 250.00 09/11 09/27/2011 8627 WALLEN - FRIEDMAN & FLOYD, PA. LEGAL FEES 157.50 Grand Totals: 35,473.31 M = Manual Check, V = Void Check 7 COUNTY OF ANOKA Governmental Services Division M iiMi Office of Community Development GOVERNMENT CENTER, Suite 700 HeadingHome 2100 3rd Avenue • Anoka, Minnesota 55303 -5024 ANOKA (763) 323 -5700 a IF r - A regional initiative to end homelessness September 22, 2011 Dallas Larson City Administrator, City of Centerville 1880 Main St Centerville, MN 55038 Dear Dallas Larson, One night in January this year, 1,461 persons in Anoka County were homeless. Of those, 576 were Children in families, 132 were unaccompanied youth under age 21. 461 households were doubled -up; meaning shared housing situations in which the house or apartment is crowded with people. Being doubled-up is being homeless. Persons who are homeless lack a safe, stable, permanent place to live. Without stable housing, persons often struggle in other areas of basic living, such as mental health, holding a steady job, or looking for a job. Homelessness is a growing trend in Anoka County. From 2009 to 2011, the number of homeless persons in Anoka County grew by 45 %, with a startling increase of almost 100% homeless youth. "Heading Home Anoka: Sharing the Solution" Heading Home Anoka is a local group of community, non- profit, and government agencies working together to end homelessness. Community partnerships, increasing homelessness awareness, and the desire to provide warm, safe housing are important goals for ending homelessness in Anoka County. It is essential that all community members are aware of homelessness and the impact community participation can have on ensuring that everyone has a safe, permanent home. At the end of October, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners will be proclaiming November as Homelessness Awareness Month. Our goal is to have each city in Anoka County join the effort to promote public awareness of homelessness and have their city also proclaim November as Homelessness Awareness Month. a OPPORTUNITY ITY FAX: 763- 323 -5682 Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer TDD /TTY: 763 -323 -5289 8 PROCLAMATION Homelessness Awareness Month WHEREAS, the Anoka County Community Continuum of Care, along with the Heading Home committee is sponsoring a unique, countywide education and awareness campaign to help end homelessness in our shared communities. The month of November will mark "Homeless Awareness Month'; and WHEREAS, the Art Expo, "Homelessness...the Journey" provides a unique opportunity for local, creative individuals to join forces with communities across Anoka County in an effort to promote awareness of homelessness and to help end homelessness; and WHEREAS, the Anoka County Community Continuum of Care and the Heading Home Anoka committees play a vital role in bringing together the community and establishing needed partnerships to support preventing and ending homelessness; and WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of City of Centerville be aware of the importance of preventing and ending homelessness and the impact their participation can have on ensuring that all individuals and families have access to a warm, safe place to call home in our community; and NOW THEREFORE, I, Tom Wilharber, Mayor of the City of Centerville, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby call upon all citizens of Centerville to join the Anoka County Community Continuum of Care and Heading Home Anoka committees in supporting Homelessness Awareness during the month of November. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the month of November is hereby proclaimed "Homelessness Awareness" month in Centerville. Proclaimed this 12` day of October, 2011. Tom Wilharber, Mayor Teresa Bender, City Clerk 9 0 TO: Honorable Mayor & Council Members FROM: Parks & Recreation Committee SUBJECT: Aluminum Can Collection Fund Raiser DATE: October 7, 2011 The Parks and Recreation Committee continues to look to raise non -tax funds for park improvements. Several months ago City Council Member Steve King suggested collecting and recycling of aluminum cans as a fund raiser. NRI, a professional recycling company, has agreed to put a collection point in the parking lot of LaMotte Park. This collection point (see photo) is an no expense to the City. There is a waiting list to get the collection point set up. The Parks and Recreation Committee request Council approval to set up the NRI equipment on a temporary and trial basis to determine the profitability of recycling aluminum cans. 10 CHAPTER 73 - REGULATING SPECIAL VEHICLES ON ROADWAYS 73.01 Intent. The City intends to permit the operation of all- terrain vehicles, mini trucks, or utility task vehicles on designated roadways or portions thereof under the jurisdiction of the City, and under the powers granted to the City pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 169.045. Authorization to operate these vehicles is by permit only. 73.02 Definitions. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the meanings stated: (A) Special Vehicles (1) "Mini truck" is specifically defined by Minnesota Statutes Section 169.011, subdivision 40a., and means a motor vehicle that has four wheels; is propelled by an electric motor with a rated power of 7,500 watts or less or an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 660 cubic centimeters or less; has a total dry weight of 900 to 2,200 pounds; contains an enclosed cabin and a seat for the vehicle operator; commonly resembles a pickup truck or van, including a cargo area or bed located at the rear of the vehicle; and was not originally manufactured to meet federal motor vehicle safety standards required of motor vehicles in the Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, sections 571.101 to 571.404 and successor requirements. A mini truck does not include: (i) a neighborhood electric vehicle or a medium -speed electric vehicle; or (ii) a motor vehicle that meets or exceeds the regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 571.500,and successor requirement. (2) "Utility task vehicle" is specifically defined by Minnesota Statute Section 169.011, subdivision 40a., and means a side -by -side four -wheel drive off -road vehicle that has four wheels, is propelled by an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 1,200 cubic centimeters or less, and has a total dry weight of 1,800 but less than 2,600 pounds. 11 (3) "All terrain vehicle" is specifically defined by Minnesota Statute Section 84.92, subdivision 8, and means a motorized flotation -tired vehicle of not less than three low pressure tires, but not more than six tires, that is limited in engine displacement of less than 1,000 cubic centimeters, and includes a class 1 all- terrain vehicle and class 2 all - terrain vehicle. - (B) Streets. "Streets" means any street, highway, avenue, alley, or other public right of way within the jurisdiction of the City, including the entire right of way. 73.03 Special Vehicle Use on Streets (A) Designation of roadway, permit. The City ,authorizes the .. - -j eIetetdoes operation of all- terrain vehicles, mini trucks, and utility task {Deists* bypermit 51 vehicles on all streets in the City as defined in this ordinance. Operation of these vehicles is a privilege which may __ Deleted: peneits may be be revoked at any time if there is evidence that An operator, granted for a period of not to exceed three years, and cannot safely operate the vehicle. Special vehicles shall be may be renewed - A permit authorized to operate in the following manner: Deleted: the (1) Issuance of a documented permit required. The city may DNet9dl -- cee p y y - � --� -- Formatted: Underline grant and issue a permit document to the owner for a period not to exceed three years, and which may be Formatted: Numbered + Level: l+ Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, ... + Start renewed. There shall be at the time of filling out the at 1 +Alignment: Left +Aligned at application a permit fee as set by the City Council, as 0.25 "+ Tab after: 0" +Indent at: adopted from time to time. No permit is valid unless it 0.75^ is present when the special vehicle is being operated. - eted: 1 (2) Issuance of a documented permit not required. The city Formatted:underllne grants a permit to the operator of a special vehicle during its use for a commercial or business purpose. Operating a special vehicle for this limited purpose does not require a permit application, fee or documented permit. (B) Crossing intersecting highways. The operator, under permit for an all- terrain vehicle, mini truck, or utility task vehicle may cross any street or highway intersecting a designated roadway. (C) Application of traffic laws. Every person operating an all- terrain vehicle, mini truck, or utility task vehicles under permit on designated streets has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other automobile or passenger vehicle under state or federal law or regulation except: (1) where specifically exempted by state law, 12 (2) those provisions of law or regulation that cannot reasonably be applied to an all- terrain vehicle, mini truck, or utility task vehicle, or (3) as otherwise provided in subdivision D. (D) Required equipment on mini trucks. Notwithstanding State Statue Sections 169.48 to 169.68, or any other law, a mini truck may be operated under permit on designated roadways if it is equipped with: (1) at least two headlamps; (2) at least two taillamps; (3) front and rear turn - signal lamps; (4) an exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle and either an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger's side of the vehicle or an interior mirror; (5) a windshield; (6) a seat belt for the driver and front passenger; (7) a parking brake, and (8) a roll -over equipment. (E) Insurance. Proof of insurance meeting State requirements for passenger automobiles is required to receive a permit. (F) Times of operation. A11- terrain vehicles, and utility task vehicles may only be operated on designated roadways from sunrise to sunset, unless equipped with original equipment headlights, taillights, and rear - facing brake lights. They shall not be operated in inclement weather, except during emergency conditions, or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog or other conditions, or at any time when there is insufficient visibility to clearly see persons and vehicles on the roadway at a distance of 500 feet. (E) Special events. In conjunction with a special event permit issued by the City, any provision within this ordinance may be waived and the City Council may permit the operation of any special vehicle allowed under state law. { Formatted: Font: Bold 73.04 Penalties. Any person convicted of violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Notwithstanding violating the provisions of this chapter, any person convicted of violating parking, traffic or vehicles laws or regulations in the operation of a vehicle regulated pursuant 13 Agreement for Local Assessor Services By and Between the City of Centerville And Kenneth A. Tolzmann, SAMA, In the City of Centerville, Minnesota This Agreement made and entered into this _day of , 2011, by and between the City of Centerville, 1880 Main St. Centerville, Minnesota 55038, a municipal corporation under the laws of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the "Municipality", and Kenneth A.Tolzmann, Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor #1939, 24738 Hamlet Ave. N. Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025, hereinafter referred to as the "City Assessor ". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City of Centerville is a statutory city constituting a separate assessment district lying wholly within Anoka County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 273.05, city assessors shall be appointed by city council; and WHEREAS, it is the wish of the Columbus City Council to appoint Kenneth A. Tolzmann the Centerville City Assessor; and WHEREAS, it is the wish of Kenneth A. Tolzmann to serve as the Centerville City Assessor and to cooperate with the Municipality to perform fair and equitable assessments of the real property within the Municipality. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, it is agreed as follows: I. The effective period of this Agreement will be from February 27, 2011 to February 27 2015, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. II. The City Assessor represents that he is a resident of the State of Minnesota, possesses the knowledge and training in the field of property taxation necessary o perform the duties of a local assessor, and is duly licensed to perform such duties in compliance with Minnesota Statutes 270.48 and Minnesota Department of Revenue Standards. III. All real property within the geographical boundaries of the Municipality will be assessed by the City Assessor for taxation beginning with the 2012 assessment for tax year payable in 2013. IV. The duties of the City Assessor will be carried out consistently and in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 273.05, 273.064 and 273.08. 1 15 V. In consideration of such assessment services, the Municipality will pay to the City Assessor quarterly payments (unless earlier terminated as herein provided) as follows: a) The first quarterly payment will be due on April 1, 2011, the second on July 1, 2011, the third on October 1, 2011, and the fourth on December 31, 2011. b) The parties understand that to accomplish the delivery of the tax year 2012 assessment on or before January 2, 2012 (the statutory due date), all work specific to the generation of that assessment must be done during the 2011 calendar year; the same will be true for subsequent tax year assessments, i.e. all work for the tax year 2013 assessment must be done in calendar year 2012, etc. VI. For tax year 2012 assessment, the Municipality will pay to the City Assessor as follows: a) Eight and 50 /100 Dollars ($8.50) for each improved parcel of residential, seasonal recreational residential and agricultural type of property. b) Two and 50 /100 ($2.50) for each unimproved parcel of residential, seasonal recreational residential, and agricultural type of property. c) Fifty -Five Dollars ($55.00) for each improved and unimproved parcel of commercial, industrial, and public utility type of property. d) Fifty Five Dollars ($55.00) for each improved and unimproved parcel of apartment or mobile /manufactured home park type of property. VII. The same procedure and rates will be followed in the frequency and computation of payments for assessment services for subsequent years. VIII. The City Assessor will remit quarterly billings to the Municipality, detailing the number of parcels of each type of property assessed and charged to the Municipality, with a complete breakdown for that specific quarter. IX. Notwithstanding Section I above, the City Assessor and/or Municipality have the right to terminate this Agreement by providing six months written notice prior to the beginning of the assessment work for a tax year. Such notice to terminate must be sent by certified mail to the other party at the address set forth above. For example, to terminate effective as of the tax year 2014 assessment, the party must provide written notice of termination to the other party not later than July 16, 2012, the work on the tax year 2014 assessment to commence on January 27, 2013, the anniversary date of this agreement). 2 16 Provided further, that this Agreement may be terminated at any time by the Centerville City Council on charges by the Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue of inefficiency or neglect of duty on the part of the City Assessor. X.. The relationship between the parties is that of an independent contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to or should be construed as creating the relationship of copartners or joint venturers between the Municipality and the City Assessor. No tenure or any rights or benefits, including Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, medical care, sick leave, vacation leave, severance pay, PERA, or other benefits available to Municipality employees will accrue to the City Assessor or employees of the City Assessor performing services under this Agreement. XI. The City Assessor agrees he will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Municipality, its officers and employees, against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages, and expenses which the Municipality, its officers or employees, may hereafter sustain, incur, or be required to pay arising out of the City Assessor's performance or failure to adequately perform his obligations pursuant to this Agreement. XII. All data collected, created, received, maintained, or disseminated for any purposes by the activities of the City Assessor because of this Agreement is governed by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as amended, the Minnesota Rules implementing such act now in force or as adopted, as well as federal regulations on data privacy. XIII. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 16B.06 subd.4, the City Assessor agrees that the Municipality, the State Auditor, or any of their duly authorized representatives at any time during normal business hours and as often as they may reasonably deem necessary will have access to and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, and transcribe any books, documents, papers, records, etc., which are pertinent to the accounting practices and procedures of the City Assessor and involve transactions relating to this Agreement. XIV. During the performance of this Agreement, the City Assessor agrees to the following: No person will, on the grounds of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, public assistance status, criminal record, creed, or national origin be excluded from full employment rights in, participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any and all applicable federal and state laws against discrimination. XV. a) The City Assessor warrants and represents that his is currently licensed as a Minnesota Assessor by the State of Minnesota. In the event said license is cancelled, revoked, suspended, or expires during the term of the contract, the City Assessor agrees to immediately inform the Municipality. 3 17 The Municipality will pay only for services pursuant to such licensing requirements. b) The City Assessor will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations as well as local ordinances not in effect or hereafter adopted. c) Failure to meet the requirements of Paragraphs a) and b) above may be cause for cancellation of this Agreement effective the date of receipt of a notice of cancellation, notwithstanding the provisions of Sections I and DC above. XV. Any reports, studies, photographs, negatives, or other documents prepared by the City Assessor in the performance of his obligations under this Agreement will be the exclusive property of the Municipality , and all such materials will be remitted to the Municipality by the City Assessor upon completion, termination, or cancellation of this Agreement. The City Assessor will not use, willingly allow, or cause to have such materials used for any purpose other than performance of the City Assessor's obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Municipality. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Municipality and City Assessor have hereby executed this agreement this day of , 2011. CITY OF CENTERVILLE By: Title: Mayor Dated: ,2011 By: Title: Dated: ,2011 CITY ASSESSOR By: Title: Kenneth A. Tolzmann, SAMA Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor #1939 Dated: ,2011 4 18 • ATTEST By: Title: Dated: ,2011 OATH OF CITY ASSESSOR Kenneth A. Tolzmann, upon oath, states that he will be diligent, faithful, and impartial in performance of the duties enjoined on him as Centerville City Assessor by law. Dated: ,2011 Kenneth A. Tolzmann Subscribed and sworn to before me a Minnesota notary public, this Day of ,2011 5 19 l TO: Honorable Mayor & Council Members FROM: Parks & Recreation Committee SUBJECT: 2011 Budget Line Item 101- 45201 -370 DATE: October 7, 2011 The Parks 2011 budget line item 101 -45201 -370, Park Programs is underspent, This is the line item that pays for Skating parties, Movies -in- the - Parks, and other miscellaneous costs. After paying currently outstanding bills, this line is projected to have approximately $1500 at the end of the year. The Committee request Council approval to move the funds remaining at the end of the year to a reserve account set aside specifically for trail signage. The Committee wants to use that money to purchase trail signs similar to those used by Anoka County. The Committee continues to research the most cost effective way to procure trail signs and the design of those signs. In addition, the Committee is discussing the design of material to be used in the new Cornerstone Kiosk. It is unlikely that the signs can be designed and procured before the end of the year or before the ground is frozen. 20 Res. #11 -0 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUND BALANCE POLICY I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish specific guidelines the City of Centerville will use to maintain an adequate level of fimd balance to provide for cash flow requirements and contingency needs because major revenues, including property taxes and other government aids are received in the second half of the City's fiscal year. The purpose of this policy is to also establish specific guidelines the City of Centerville will use to classify fund balances into a categories based primarily on the extent to which the City is bound to honor constraints on the specific purposes for which amounts in these funds can be spent. II. CLASSIFICATION OF FUND BALANCE/PROCEDURES 1. Nonspendable • This category includes fund balance that cannot be spent because it is either (i) not in spendable form or (ii) is legally or contractually required to be maintained intact. Examples include inventories and prepaid amounts. 2. Restricted • Fund balance should be reported as restricted when constraints placed on those resources are either (i) externally imposed by creditors, grantors, contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments or (ii) imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation. 3. Committed • Fund balance that can only be used for specific purposes pursuant to constraints imposed by formal action of the government's highest level of decision - making authority. The committed amounts cannot be used for any other purpose unless the government removes or changes the specified use by taking the same type of action it employed to commit those amounts. • The City's highest level of decision making authority (City Council) will annually or as deemed necessary commit specific revenue sources for specified purposes by resolution. This formal action must occur prior to the end of the reporting period, however, the amount to be subject to the constraint, may be determined in the subsequent period. 21 • To remove the constraint on specified use of committed resources the City Council shall pass a resolution 4. Assigned • Amounts that are constrained by the government's intent to use for specified purposes, but are neither restricted nor committed. Assigned fund balance in the General fund includes amounts that are intended to be used for specific purposes. • The City Council has delegated the authority to assign and remove assignments of fund balance amounts for specified purposes to the Finance Director or designee. 5. Unassigned • Unassigned fund balance represents the residual classification for the General fund. Includes amounts that have not been assigned to other funds and that have not been restricted, committed, or assigned to specific purposes within the General fund. The General fund should be the only fund that reports a positive unassigned fund balance amount. i. The City will maintain an unassigned fund balance in the General fund of 40% to 50% of the next year's budgeted expenditures of the General fund. This will assist in maintaining an adequate level of fund balance to provide for cash flow requirements and contingency needs because major revenues, including property taxes and other government aids are received in the second half of the City's fiscal year. II. STABILIZATION ARRANGEMENTS Stabilization arrangements are defined as formally setting aside amounts for use in emergency situations or when revenue shortages or budgetary imbalances arise. - The City will set aside amounts by resolution as deemed necessary that can only be expended when certain specific circumstances exist. The resolution will identify and describe the specific circumstances under which a need for stabilization arises. The need for stabilization will only be utilized for situations that are not expected to occur routinely. 22 III. MONITORING AND REPORTING The City Administrator, Finance Director or designee shall annually prepare the status of fund balances in relation to this policy and present to the City Council in conjunction with the development of the annual budget. When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the City's policy to first use restricted resources, and then use unrestricted resources as they are needed. When committed, assigned or unassigned resources are available for use, it is the City's policy to use resources in the following order; 1.) committed 2.) assigned and 3.) unassigned. A negative residual amount may not be reported for restricted, committed, or assigned fund balances in the General fund. Adopted by the City Council of Centerville, Minnesota this day of 2011. Tom Wilharber, Mayor Attest: Teresa Bender, Clerk 23 Res. #11- A RESOLUTION COMMITTING SPECIFIC REVENUE SOURCES AND CONFIRMING RESTRICTIONS FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES IN SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (GASB54) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota, does hereby find as follows: WHEREAS, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board's Statement number 54 defines special revenue funds as funds that are used to account for and report the proceeds of specific revenue sources that are restricted or committed to expenditure for specified purposes other than debt service or capital projects; WHEREAS, the term proceeds of specific revenue sources establishes that one or more specific restricted or committed revenues should be the foundation for a special revenue fund; WHEREAS, the restricted or committed proceeds of specific revenue sources should be expected to continue to comprise a substantial portion of the inflows report in the fund; WHEREAS, other resources, including investment earnings and transfers from other funds may also be reported in the fund if those resources are restricted, committed, or assigned to the specified purpose of the fund; WHEREAS, investment earnings and transfers from other funds alone do not meet the definition of a specific revenue source; WHEREAS, Council action is required before year end to formalize the commitment of proceeds of specific revenue sources to specified purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota, that the specific revenue sources of each special revenue fund and the specific purpose for which they are restricted or committed are as follows: Restricted (This portion is optional since restriction is from external parties or imposed by law.) 24 Park Dedication Park dedication fees Park development MN Statute Cable TV North Metro Franchise Fee Cable Ope,ation Adopted by the City Council of Centerville, Minnesota this day of , 2011. Tom Wilharber, Mayor Attest: Teresa Bender, Clerk 25 Res. #11 -0 A RESOLUTION COMMITTING FUND BALANCES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota, does hereby find as follows: WHEREAS, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board's Statement No. 54 defines committed fund balance as amounts that can only be used for specific purposes pursuant to constraints imposed by formal action of the Council, WHEREAS, Council action is required before year end to formalize the commitment of fund balance to specified purposes, WHEREAS, those committed amounts cannot be used for any other purpose unless the City removes or changes the specified use by taking the same type of action it employed to previously commit those amounts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the City, that the specific portions of fund balance in the identified funds are committed as follows: Committed General Park and Recreation Volleyball Court $2,500.00 General Park and Recreation Concession Operation $714.00 General Park and Recreation 8K Run Proceeds $1,949.01 Trail Trail Loan Repayment $127,720.92 Adopted by the City Council of' Centerville, Minnesota this 12th day of October, 2011. Tom Wilharber, Mayor Attest: Teresa Bender, Clerk 26 Res. #11 -0 A RESOLUTION COMMITTING FUND BALANCES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota, does hereby find as follows: WHEREAS, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board's Statement No. 54 defines committed fund balance as amounts that can only be used for specific purposes pursuant to constraints imposed by formal action of the Council, WHEREAS, Council action is required before year end to formalize the commitment of fund balance to specified purposes, WHEREAS, those committed amounts cannot be used for any other purpose unless the City removes or changes the specified use by taking the same type of action it employed to previously commit those amounts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the City, that the specific portions of fund balance in the identified funds are committed as follows: Committed Fund rtc bdoi, INABBM had General Park and Recreation Volleyball Court $2,500.00 General Park and Recreation Concession Operation $714.00 General Park and Recreation 8K Run Proceeds $1,949.01 General Park and Recreation Signage Procurement $1,500.00 Trail Trail Loan Repayment $127,720.92 Adopted by the City Council of Centerville, Minnesota this 12th day of October, 2011. Tom Wilharber, Mayor Attest: Teresa Bender, Clerk 27 f (` t " © { 4 t 0 TO: Honorable Mayor & Council Members FROM: Parks & Recreation Committee SUBJECT: Flag Pole Dedication Ceremony — Cornerstone Park DATE: October 7, 2011 Eagle Scout Candidate Rob Faust is nearing completion of his Eagle Project to install a flagpole in Cornerstone Park. The flagpole is up. We have agreed to the wording of veterans memorial plague. This memorial plague will be mounted on a large stone near the flagpole. Scout Faust is planning the dedication ceremony for Nov 10th (The day before Veterans Day). Veterans from World War Ii, Korean War and Vietnam War will be invited to attend. The first flag to fly over Centerville will be a Faust family flag that was used for Rob's grandfather's funeral. His grandfather was a Korean War Veteran. There still is one open issue on how best to mount and pay for a light to shine on the flag. Public Works is working with Scout Faust to get this last item accomplished. The Parks and Recreation Committee request the Mayor and City Council participate in the flagpole dedication ceremony. 28 • i ;, , 1 I . I 17 7 5 ° f ' . s a 1, x .r t � I Il { r Il r .1 U. t s - � x ate, 6iii rr CITY OF CENTERVILLE f1 �ZI G� MONTHLY ENGINEER'S REPORT For the October 12, 2011 City Council Meeting Established 1857 Italics = New information. Normal = No change from last report. 1. 21 Avenue /Backage Road (000616- 05143 -0). This matter is pending in the court system. 2. TE Grant Trail Project (000616 08165 - 0). Construction Is complete with the exception of work around die segment of trail end of Eagle Trail. Paving is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11 with restoration to follow. Residents have been informed of their maintenance responslbilibes regarding the sod. A punch list is being developed and will be addressed by the contractor this fall. A local Eagle Scout has installed a flag pole in the new park and City staff is working on providing some Ilghting for it. 3. 2008 Downtown Storm Water Improvements (000616 - 08167 - 0). The ir/gation system is in and has been running. The contractor is working with City staff to trouble shoot a few issues and complete any punch list items. A demonstration of the system is being planned for the Spring. 4. Miscellaneous: • We continue to work with Pau/ Palzer, Dallas Larson and Mike Jeziorski to look at various pavement management options. ignoka, Counts RECORD PO Box 21014 • Columbia Heights MN 55421 -0014 • (763) 220 -0411 editor ©anokacountyrecord.com • www.anokacountyrecord.com November 3, 2011 County Board Chair Commissioner Mayor Council Member Township Chair Township Supervisor Town Clerk Treasurer Dear elected officials, I am pleased to provide you all with a complimentary copy of the first edition of a bi- weekly newspaper that will serve all of Anoka County. Anoka County Record will be devoted to government news and editorials at all levels of government in Anoka County, including the County Board, all cities, and the township. This newspaper will be available free of charge at locations throughout the county. A list of permanent locations will be announced in the coming weeks. It would be appreciated if extra copies could be distributed to residents coming to your government building. I would ask that the Anoka County Record be placed on your mail and email lists in order for me to receive timely information on government activities in your area. I am also looking for elected officials and other residents in your communities to submit articles or editorials on government issues. All viewpoints are welcome. Opportunities for rebuttal editorials will be provided and encouraged. It is my goal to report on the county board, the twenty cities, and one township in this county, on a monthly basis. This cannot be done without your support. Sincerely, John M. Kysylyczyn Owner & Publisher