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