Minutes - Council Work Session - 06/25/2013

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City Administrator Ulrich indicated that was also his understanding and stated at the interview. He agreed the wording does not clearly spell out that issue and stated he will check with Mr. Langel about that issue. Councilmember LeTourneau suggested adding to Section 1.1, Retainer Matters, indicating: "L. Mileage expense to and from City Hall office. The consensus of the Council was to support the draft contract for civil legal services with Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, PA as revised and presented by staff. It was noted this item would be considered on the June 25, 2013, City Council Consent Agenda. 2.03: Review 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Management Report, and Special Purpose Audit Reports This item was considered prior to Case 2.02. 3. FUTURE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION 3.01: Game Fair Sign Request City Administrator Ulrich stated last year, Game Fair asked for signs along Highway 10 and the Council did gave a variance for a billboard -sized sign in the proximity of the City's sign. He explained that Game Fair is making the same request as well as for a temporary sign by the Youth First building. City Administrator Ulrich asked if the Council supported staff issuing the sign permit and variance or if it preferred to wait until the request is formally considered at the July 9, 2013, meeting. The consensus of the Council was to not object to staff issuing a sign permit and variance for Game Fair to install temporary signage. 3.02: Update on Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO) Assessments City Administrator Ulrich reported on the LRRWMO meeting, during which the funding formula was discussed. It was noted that at this time, Ramsey pays 49% of the funding for the LRRWMO and Coon Rapids will be withdrawing. City Administrator Ulrich stated the LRRWMO agreed to divide funding equally between the remaining three cities. Councilmember Kuzma stated this will result in an annual saving of $7,000. He recommended that consideration of the Stanley Consulting study on the Rum River Dam and potential future dam projects be considered as separate issues. He explained the LRRWMO is asking for a written request at this time because the other two cities (Andover and Anoka) will need to consider that their level of funding will increase from former years. City Administrator Ulrich stated the next LRRWMO meeting is July 18 and this matter will come before the City Council at the July 9, 2013, meeting. City Council Work Session / June 25, 2013 Page 7 of 8