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City Council Study Session — OS/16/OS DRAFT Minutes - Page 11 Councilmembers unable to attend. City Attorney Squires suggested that the City Council, as a matter of philosophy, agree that where three members of the Council are in agreement with the concept of a regular or special Council meeting, including Work Sessions, then those should be videotaped in an effort to set standards for staff to follow. Mayor Klausing noted that when 3 Councilmembers were together discussing City business, that was an o�ficial meeting of the Council. After further discussion, it was the consensus to take no action at this time, directing staff and the City Attorney to clarify language indicating the Council intent and providing clear direction to staff. Effective Date After discussion, it was the consensus that the Rules of Procedure will remain in effect until amended by a subsequent Council. 5. Discuss Westwood Village Shoreland Grant Application Westwood Village City Engineer Deb Bloom presented several partnership Shoreland Grant opportunities with various private property owners and agencies Application within the community. Westwood Village ITI Town Homes Ms. Bloom reviewed this project with 38 property owners on the north side of County Road C between Da1e and McKubin Streets to stabilize the shoreline along a City storm water pond under easement with the association. Ms. Bloom noted that the Ramsey ConservationDistrict had contracted with the Minnesota Conservation Corps to perform the work this June, with an estimated total project cost of $12,000; and the City's proposed contribution of $2,000. Remaining funding is to be through the Ramsey Conservation District; the Westwood Village III Homeowner's Association; and a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant. Ms. Bloom noted that the City would be up-�iron�ing some construction costs subj ect to reimbursement within a month or so.