CC_Minutes_2009_0105 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

City of j,~~ Minnesota, USA Regular City Council Meeting Minutes City Hall Council Chambers, 2660 Civic Center Drive Monday, January 05, 2009 Public Reception A public reception for incoming Councilmember Jeff Johnson, and re-elected Councilmember Tammy Pust was held in the .City Hall lobby commencing at approximately 5:15 p.m., immedi- ately prior to the regular business meeting. At approximately 6:00 p.m., Mayor Klausing welcomed citizens and provided brief opening re- marks prior to the swearing-in ceremony of Councilmembers Pust and Johnson respectively; and introduced the Minnesota Boys Choir who opened with the National Anthem. City Council Oaths of Office Councilmembers Tammy Pust and Jeff Johnson were sworn-in and both provided brief remarks, recognition of family and friends, and appreciation for those involved in their respective cam- paigns. 1. Call Roll Mayor Klausing called to order the Roseville City Council regular meeting at approxi- mately 6:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone. City Attorney Scott Anderson was also pre- sent. (Voting and Seating Order for January: Roe; Johnson; Pust; Ihlan; and Klausing) Mayor Klausing recognized and congratulated Councilmember Tammy Pust on her re- election; and Councilmember Jeff Johnson on his election to the Roseville City Council and expressed his anticipation of working with both of them. 2. Approve Agenda The agenda was approved by consensus as presented. 3. Public Comment Mayor Klausing called for public comment by members of the audience on any non- agenda items. a. Carol Stellwagen, 3096 Ridgewood Road Ms. Stellwagen referenced an article in the January/February 2009 Roseville City News regarding a new water conservation-based rate structure for the City's water rates. Ms. Stellwagen sought clarification on the new rate structure versus previ- ous rates and the apparent penalty being applied for those with low usage. At the request of Mayor Klausing, Finance Director Chris Miller responded to Ms. Stellwagen's concerns and briefly outlined the intent of the conservation-