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Special City Council Work Plan Meeting 1 Monday,January 31,2011 Page 13 2) Everyone to review the comments, and consider tonight's discussions and notes, as they contemplated the next discussions; with consolidation of similar items; and prioritization of those discussions. Consideration of what kind of staff and City Council resources it will take to focus on the "Ought To's" from the City Council level over the next few years, not specifically budget dollars, but staff time required. Discussion included identifying individual interests over the next two (2) years to be incorporated into a corporate work plan and to facilitate future discussions, and staff input related to overall implications and timing for accomplishing initiatives. Mayor Roe noted the inclusion of the cul-de-sac issue on that agenda as well. Councilmember Pust expressed concern that not all neighbors had been contacted or submitted claims; and how claims could be professionally verified and substan- tiated. City Manager Malinen advised that this was staff's challenge; noting that insur- ance adjusters were able to make that determination; but staff didn't have much time for that step if the item was to be acted upon at the February 7, 2011 meet- ing. Councilmember Pust suggested that Mr. Hermes, and other neighbors be con- tacted by staff, and advised that the item was pushed back to the February 14, 2011 regular business meeting; which would also allow for additional conversa- tions with LMCIT and Xcel Energy and a more informed decision by the City Council. Councilmember Pust noted that this delay is in no way indicating that the City Council is taking a position that homeowners blew out an appliance in- tentionally. City Manager Malinen expressed concern that this City Council action would also set a precedent for future incidents. Mayor Roe concurred that additional information and more specific information on the situation was indicated, and directed staff to put this item on the February 14, 2011 meeting agenda. By consensus, staff was further directed to contact af- fected residents on the changed date for consideration and to ensure that all re- ceipts and/or other documentation was submitted before that meeting; and that all affected parties were notified and aware of the potential action. City Manager Malinen advised that staff would continue their discussion with LMCIT and Xcel Energy to hopefully provide updated information to the City Council at that time as well.