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Councilmember Shryock stated that she also agrees and asked if there is any feeling whether the <br /> program would be extended. <br /> Human Resources Manager Lasher stated that although the program can be labor intensive for <br /> PERA, there has been a lot of positive feedback from the cities that have used it and therefore <br /> those comments might outweigh the additional labor required by PERA. <br /> The consensus of the Council was to participate in the Phase Retirement Option through PERA. <br /> 2.02: Update on Request for Proposals (RFP) Process for Towing Contract <br /> Police Chief Katers reviewed the staff report. He noted that a recommendation for a proposal <br /> would come back before the Council on June 22nd. He stated that he will mail directly the RFP <br /> to the four past vendors but noted that additional proposals could be received. <br /> 2.03: Update on Pollinator Habitat Initiatives and Restoration at the Lake Itasca Trail <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma received confirmation on the time and date of the planting event. <br /> Mayor Strommen stated that this will be great to get people out to the site. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that about 270 monarch <br /> coloring sheets were provided to Ramsey Elementary. He stated that the fourth graders are going <br /> to color the sheets which will become the backdrop at the signing event. He noted that this event <br /> will also serve as an educational opportunity to _show people an example of sustainable <br /> landscaping. <br /> Councilmember LeTourneau suggested that the Environmental Policy Board are notified of the <br /> event as well. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that the EPB did <br /> recommend approval of the project at their meeting the previous week but agreed that a reminder <br /> for the event would be helpful. <br /> It was also suggested that the Park and Recreation Commission, the press, and QCTV be invited <br /> to the event. <br /> Councilmember Shryock asked if the City had involvement in the Connexus beehive event. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that he believed that City <br /> Administrator Ulrich attended a workshop on the topic. He stated that it is an emerging trend to <br /> create landscaping of that nature near solar gardens. <br /> City Council Work Session/May 23,2017 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />