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7.03: Adopt Resolution #11- 11 -XXX Requesting Certain Practices of All Utilities Doing Business in the City of Ramsey Councilmember McGlone stated his rationale for not supporting adoption of this resolution. The Council discussed the resolution and support was expressed to protect Ramsey's residents, especially in the event of eminent domain, and to assure utility companies "play fair" with residents. Motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to adopt Resolution #11 -11 -222 Requesting Certain Practices of all Utilities Doing Business in the City of Ramsey. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Mayor Ramsey (for discussion purposes), to amend Resolution #11 -11 -222 to add language to address only City -owned property rather than private property. Further discussion: The Council discussed that the intent of the resolution is to communicate City policy, which will protect residents and improve its working relationship with utility companies. Councilmember McGlone advocated amending the resolution so it only addressed City -owned property, stating again that private property dealings are not under the City's prevue. Amendment failed. Voting Yes: Councilmember McGlone. Voting No: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Backous, Strommen, and Tossey. Absent: Councilmember Wise. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Tossey, Strommen, Backous, and Elvig. Voting No: Councilmember McGlone. Absent: Councilmember Wise. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT Councilmembers and City Administrator Ulrich announced the upcoming school district election, meetings and events. John Enstrom, 8702 — 181 Avenue NW, invited all to visit Veteran's Park on Veteran's Day and advised of his website. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 7:44 p.m. City Council / November 7, 2011 Page 6 of 7