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be removed. Mr. Rasmussen spoke in support of the idea. RESOLVED: Motion by.Rasmussen, second. by Schilling to adopt. Resolution No. 2006-25 was unanimously approved. Mr. Watson then spoke regarding timing of submission of materials for City Council consideration, suggesting the information be submitted. in.a. structured.. form not later than the Tuesdayprior to a City Council. meeting. Mr. Rasmussen suggestedthe motion be amended to four business days prior to the meeting. RESOLVED:. Motion. by Watson, second by Schilling to require submissions for City Council approval be.submitted by the close ofbusiness four (4) days. prior to the meeting date was unanimously approved. . Mr.. Kelly was then introduced and he, in turn, further presented .Mr. Dave. Ramberg. Mr. Kelly then made a presentation on his credentials as City Attorney for White Bear Township, Taylors Falis and others and discussed several issues including dealing with (re)development.and the issues attendant to (re)development. He supported the workshop concept.:He spoke of land values impact on (re)development and of how. the City can be taken advantage. He spoke to opening the lines of comrizunication and working cooperatively to offsetannexatien. issues. He reported he. has submitted a proposal to the City to serve as City Attorney. He also encouraged development :of a meth ordinance in advance of problems. He also suggested an ordinance dealing with abandoned cars,. condemnation of.property and other criminal issues. Following discussion oftraffic issues, Mr. Ramberg was introduced. Discussion of Mr: Kelly's relationship With the. Met Councilfollowed, encouraging application for. all grants possible.: Finally, discussion of Mr. Kelly's associates followed With Mr. Kelly introducing his associates. Mr. Ramberg spoke in support of the Kelly associates.. Finally, Mr. Kelly spoke of his ability to work with "developers and bring good results to all. RESOLVED: Motion by Schilling, second by Watson to appoint Mr. Kelly City Attorney and to transition from Mr. Newcoitte to Mr. Kelly between now and 0l September 2006 was unanimously approved. Mr. Schilling then spoke to further streamlining the process due to work increase_ Staff reporting was then discussed and Mr. Magnuson was directed to report to Mr. Watson, who will assist in prioritizing same. Mr. Magnuson reported that the job today is dramatically different than when he started seventeen (17) years ago and that analysis has been begun relative to demands on time. Motion by Schilling, second by Emeott that the City Clerk report directly to Mr_ Watson wasunanimously approved. Mayor Emeott and Mr. Rafferty then discussed Mr. Bazooband's proposed new home plans at 1140 Goose Lake Road. Mr. Rafferty discussed his opinion indicating this is a good use of the intent of Ordinance No. 43H. Mr. Magnuson indicated Mr. Bazoobandhas agreed to be governed by the new ordinance and that the dwelling includes a 44' height with architectural elements uniformly placed in the 44'span. The highest side of the home will face effectively northwest and will not effect any adjacent properties except that owned by .Mr. Bazooband. While some additional grading will be required to achieve the walkout design, itisnot substantial.. It is the recommendation of the Plan Review Committee that. a Conditional Use Permit be issued far construction of a 44' high walk out design as presented and reviewed be issued. RESOLVED: Motion by Emeott, second by Watson to approve issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a walkout design with a facade of greater than 35' and not more than 44' per plans, details and specifications was unanimously approved. RESOLVED: Motion by Schilling, second by Watson. to not waive municipal tort liability and to so advise the LMCIT of the decision. RESOLVED: Motion by Rasmussen, second by Schilling to approve execution of the LMCIT form by the City Clerk to indicate non -waiver of tort liability limits was unanimously approved. RESOLVED: Motion by Schilling, second by Watson toapprove the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved. It was noted that this item will, in the fixture, appear at the beginning of the: agenda. MayorEmeott then announced that thismeeting will be continued to 31 July 2006 at 7:00 PM at this location to consider the sate of bonds for Public Improvement Project No. 2006-01 and accounts payable. Mayor Emeott at 9:24 PM then declared the meeting continued to Monday, 31 July 2006, at 7:00 PM. The meeting was continued to 7:00 PM to Monday, 31 July 2006 in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford at 8:40PM.. The July meeting of the Gem Lake City Council was reconvened at 7:00 PM on Monday, 31 July 2006, by Mayor Emeott. Councilors Bosak, Watson, Schilling and Rasmussen were present. Also present were Clerk Magnuson, Craig Rafferty, Special Bond Counsel Martha Ingram (Kennedy & Graven) and Financial Consultant Todd Hagen (Ehlers & Associates). RESOLVED: Motion by Mr. Schilling Second by Mr. Bosak to amend theagenda to include appointment of developer and landscape architectsfor the retail business redevelopment project and appointment of the Zevan Corporation as the City's public relations consultant was unanimously approved. Page 3 of 29