1)Call to Order a)Pledge of Allegiance b)Introductions: City Council: Mayor LisaWhalen, Patricia Thoele, Mark Vanderlinde, PamMortenson, Bob Christians; Staff: City Administrator Michael Barone, Community DevelopmentDirector David Abel, Finance Director Brian Grimm, Director of Public Safety Paul Falls, and CityClerk Kris Linquist. Consultants: City Attorney Ron Batty, Kennedy & Graven; and City Engineer PaulHornby, WSB Engineering. c)Approval of Agenda 2)Special Presentations a)Swearing In of Police Officer Justin Thompson b)2017 Budget 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 willbe 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 aspokesperson for groups of individuals with similar views. Speakers should state their name and homeaddress at the podium before speaking. 4)Consent Agenda a)ApproveWork Session Meeting Minutes from August 15, 2016 b)Approve Regular Meeting Minutes from August 15, 2016 c)Res. No. 153-16 Approve Claims d)Res. No. 154-16 Approve Front Yard Setback Variance for Ronning at 9390 CountyRoad 26 e)Res. No. 155-16 Approve Simple Subdivision for Reinhart at 630 & 680 Game FarmRoad f)Res. No. 156-16 Approve Simple Subdivision for Reinhart & Casaus at 630 GameFarm Road & 7155 County Road 26. g)Res. No. 157-16 Approve John Molin to interim Building Official 5)Public Hearings a)Halstead Drive Improvement Project (City Project 01-16) 6)Business Items a)2017 Budget Approvals i)Res. No. 158-16 Approve 2017 Preliminary Tax Levy ii)Res. No. 159-16 Approve Debt Levy at 100% of 2017 Bond Payment iii)Approve 2016 Date for Public Comments on 2017 Levy and Budget b)Tuxedo Rd / Enchanted Ln Discussionc)Res. No. 160-16 Deny Subdivision with Variance for Lake West Development, LLC at 4925 Minneapolis Avenue (Applicant has requested this item be removed)d)Res. No. 161-16 Deny Subdivision with Variance for Lake West Development, LLC at 5310 Eastview Avenue (Applicant has requested this item be removed) 7)Administrative Items a)Staff Reports i)City Administrator b)Council Reports i)Mayor Lisa Whalen – Economic Development Authority; Personnel Committee; Planning Commission(rotating); Police Communications Committee; Northwest Hennepin League of Municipalities; MinnehahaCreek Watershed District; Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission (alternate); GillespieCenter Advisory Council; Mound Fire Advisory Committee (alternate); Parks Commission (rotating) ii)Patricia Thoele – Acting Mayor; Personnel Committee; Planning Commission (rotating); ParksCommission(rotating); Economic Development Authority iii)Mark Vanderlinde – Economic Development Authority; St. Bonifacius Fire Advisory Committee; PlanningCommission (rotating); Parks Commission (rotating) iv)Pam Mortenson – Economic Development Authority; Planning Commission (rotating); ParksCommission (rotating); Spirit of the Lakes Festival v)Bob Christians – Economic Development Authority; Mound Fire Advisory Committee (rep); WestonkaCommunity & Commerce; Planning Commission (rotating); Parks Commission (rotating) 8)Closed Session in accordance with MN Statutes § 13D.05 subd. 3a for EmployeePerformance Evaluation Review 9)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.