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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,February 25, 2013 Page 15 Council Action (RCA) dated February 25, 2013; and further authorized the De- partment to sell the existing twenty-three (23) year old engine and 1990 pick-up truck. Roll Call Ayes: Laliberte; McGehee; Willmus; Etten; and Roe. Nays: None. Mayor Roe expressed appreciation for the well-done presentation and thoughtful- ness by staff in achieving this cost savings. 11. Public Hearings a. Discuss Lake Owasso Water Ski Course and Jump Mayor Roe recognized Police Lt. Lorne Rosand, who provided a brief summary of the purpose of this public hearing to hear public comment. Lt. Rosand advised that mailed notice of this hearing was provided to all residents on Lake Owasso; and staff contact with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department Water Patrol Commander had indicated that they had not yet ever experienced any complaints or issues with the water ski course or ski jump on Lake Owasso. While representatives of the Lake Owasso Safe Boating Association were present in the audience, when recognized by Mayor Roe, they offered no additional com- ment beyond that of staff. Mayor Roe opened and closed the Public Hearing at approximately 8:45 p.m., with no one appearing for or against. 12. Business Items (Action Items) b. Approve Lake Owasso Water Ski Course and Jump Willmus moved, McGehee seconded, approval of the Lake Owasso Safe Boating Association's request for a permit from the Ramsey County Sheriff for a water ski course and jump on Lake Owasso for the 2013 season. Roll Call Ayes: Laliberte; McGehee; Willmus; Etten; and Roe. Nays: None. 11. Public Hearings (Continued) b. Construction of Public Improvements at 3040 Hamline Avenue Councilmember Willmus recused himself during discussion of this item, noting that it pertained to a property owned by his father, and he wanted to avoid any perception of a conflict of interest.