CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
March 21, 2016
7:00pm
1) Call to Order
a) Pledge of Allegiance
b) Introductions: City Council: Mayor LisaWhalen, Patricia Thoele, Mark Vanderlinde, Pam Mortenson, Bob Christians; Staff: City Administrator Michael Barone, Community Development Director David Abel, Finance Director Brian Grimm, Director of Public Safety Paul Falls, and City Clerk Kris Linquist. Consultants: City Attorney Ron Batty, Kennedy & Graven; and City Engineer Paul Hornby,WSB Engineering.
c) Approval of Agenda
2) Special Presentations
a) Pastor John Braland, Freshwater Church
3) Persons to Be Heard
The City Council invites residents to share new ideas or concerns related to city business; however, individual questions and remarks are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No City Council action will be taken, although the Council may refer issues to staff for follow-up or consideration at a future meeting. The mayor may use discretion if speakers are repeating views already expressed, or ask for a spokesperson for groups of individuals with similar views. Speakers should state their name and home address for the record while at the podium before speaking.
4) Consent Agenda
a) ApproveWork Session Meeting Minutes from March 7, 2016
b) Approve Regular Meeting Minutes from March 7, 2016
c) Res. No. 50-16 Approve Claims
d) Res. No. 51-16 Approve Payment of Temporary and Permanent Easement Agreements for Watermain Project
e) Res. No. 52-16 Approve Status Change From Probationary to Full-time for Kris Linquist
f) Res. No. 57-16 Approve Street Sweeping Contract Agreement
g) Res. No. 58-16 Approve Preventive Maintenance Agreement with Ready Watt Electric for Outdoor Warning Sirens.
5) Public Hearings - None
6) Business Items
a) Res. No. 53-16 Proposal for Professional Services – 2016 Pavement Management Improvements
b) Res. No. 54-16 Proposal for Professional Services - Deer Creek Culvert Replacement
c) Res. No. 55-16 Proposal for Professional Services - Enchanted Lane Street Improvements
d) Res. No. 56-16 Approve Designations for the Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee
The City of Minnetrista will deliver quality services in a cost effective and innovative manner and provide opportunities
for a high quality of life while protecting natural resources and maintaining a rural character.
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7) Administrative Items
a) Staff Reports
i) City Administrator
ii) Community Development Director
b) Council Reports
i) Mayor Lisa Whalen – Economic Development Authority; Personnel Committee; Planning Commission
(rotating); Police Communications Committee; Northwest Hennepin League of Municipalities; Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District; Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission (alternate); Gillespie
Center Advisory Council; Mound Fire Advisory Committee (alternate); Parks Commission (rotating)
ii) Patricia Thoele – Acting Mayor; Personnel Committee; Planning Commission (rotating); Parks Commission
(rotating); Economic Development Authority
iii) Mark Vanderlinde – Economic Development Authority; St. Bonifacius Fire Advisory Committee; Planning
Commission (rotating); Parks Commission (rotating)
iv) Pam Mortenson – Economic Development Authority; Planning Commission (rotating); Parks
Commission (rotating); Spirit of the Lakes Festival
v) Bob Christians – Economic Development Authority; Mound Fire Advisory Committee (rep); Westonka
Community & Commerce; Planning Commission (rotating); Parks Commission (rotating)
8) Adjournment
The agenda packet with all background material is located at the back table for viewing by the public.
Published agenda is subject to change without notice. Information and materials relating to the above
items are available for review at city hall by appointment.

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