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New Business Resolution 2014-12. Upon a motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by Lindner, the council voted 5-0 to approved resolution 2014-12 authorizing the city to include delinquent city sewer fees to the property tax statements of those who have not paid their fees. Resolution 2014-13. Upon a motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by Lindner, the council voted 5-0 to assess delinquent fire inspection fees onto the property tax statement to those who have not paid their fees. Resolution 2014-14. Upon motion by Lindner and seconded by Artig-Swomley, the council voted 5-0 to assess delinquent septic inspection fees onto the property tax statement of those who have not paid their fees. Resolution 2014-16. Upon a motion by Lindner and seconded by Artig-Swomley, the council voted 5-0 to award the 2014-15 city snow plowing contract to TA Schifsky and Sons, Inc. with clarity on plowing expectations. Resolution 2014-18. Heidi Peper of SEH recommended the city council not approve resolution 2014-18 due to a stipulation that the grant considered in this resolution would require the city participate in a Metropolitan Council “Livable Communities” program that she only learned of within the past week. The council needs more time to study this requirement. Upon a motion by Lindner and seconded by Artig-Swomley, the council voted 5-0 to table resolution 2014-18 until its November council meeting. Discussion then focused on the Phase II study currently underway, which is related to the possibility of Gem Lake working to introduce city water to portions of the business district. Mayor Uzpen broadened the subject to include a general discussion of this overall project as it relates to possible redevelopment of certain parcels in the Gateway District. Many factors will be considered before any project is formalized including design, the bidding process, state laws relating to assessments and public hearings and involvement, construction processes, bond issuance, other means of financing, and the time table first illustrated on a flow chart developed by Justin Gese of SEH. Heidi continued the discussion to include the possibility of applying for a low interest loan through the Public Facilities Authority (PFA) and what such a process may involve. Resolution 2014-19. Upon a motion by Artig-Swomley and seconded by Lindner, the council voted 5-0 to approve Resolution 2014-19 which renames Ordinance 107A to 107B and adds language in Appendix A on non-conforming business uses. The October claims were approved 5-0 after a motion by Lindner which was seconded by Bosak. Mayor Uzpen presented the October financial report. Presentations from the public