September 24, 2012 Work Session
1. WEST ARM EAST/WEST ARM DRIVE DRAINAGE 7:00 – 7:15
a. Included for review is a draft agreement detailing the conditions discussed at the previous work session. The MCWD has also informed staff that they could potentially be able to assist with financial support for the project, although no final commitment has been made by the MCWD at this time.
2. COUNCIL COMPENSATION / MAYORAL TERM LENGTH AMENDMENT 7:15 – 7:30
a. The administration committee discussed the issue of council compensation at its last meeting and it was noted that the council has not increased the monthly stipend amount since the late 90’s. Included for review is a comparison of the surrounding communities. Also discussed was the length of the Mayor’s term and if there would be a benefit in terms of council stability by increasing it from two to four years.
3. SNOW PLOW CONTRACT DISCUSSION 7:30 – 7:45
a. Included is a more detailed breakdown of the proposed costs for snow removal services for the next three years. As always, final season costs can be extremely unpredictable as they are dependent on a number of variables.
4. STREET LIGHT REVIEW PRESENTATION 7:45 – 8:10
a. A short powerpoint presentation will be shown detailing where we currently are in the street light process and how some of the conclusions we have arrived at have been determined. Staff will also discuss the proposed timeline for the upcoming months.
5. FEES FOR FIRE SERVICES 8:10 – 8:25
a. At the most recent fire commission meeting the topic of fees for some fire services was discussed and Councilmember Hughes wanted to solicit feedback from the rest of the council regarding their thoughts on such fees.
6. HENNEPIN COUNTY ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT 8:25 – 8:40
a. Included is a memo from Nancy regarding the proposed assessment agreement from the Hennepin County. The proposed agreement is identical in language to the previous one that just expired.
7. ENTRANCE SIGNS UPDATE AND ELECTRICITY DISCUSSION 8:40 – 8:45
a. The entrance signs are completed and should go in sometime in the next few weeks. The council should discuss whether or not you would like electricity to the entrance signs. The estimate staff received was $1,500 per sign prior to installation of the new boxes, or $1,750 per sign if done after the boxes have been installed.
8. INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS
a. August Financial Report
b. Habitat For Humanity Thank You Letter
c. Ash Tree Treatment Proposal
9. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Included for review is a draft agreement detailing the conditions discussed at the previous work session. The MCWD has also informed staff that they could potentially be able to assist with financial support for the project, although no final commitment has been made by the MCWD at this time.
2. COUNCIL COMPENSATION / MAYORAL TERM LENGTH AMENDMENT 7:15 – 7:30
a. The administration committee discussed the issue of council compensation at its last meeting and it was noted that the council has not increased the monthly stipend amount since the late 90’s. Included for review is a comparison of the surrounding communities. Also discussed was the length of the Mayor’s term and if there would be a benefit in terms of council stability by increasing it from two to four years.
3. SNOW PLOW CONTRACT DISCUSSION 7:30 – 7:45
a. Included is a more detailed breakdown of the proposed costs for snow removal services for the next three years. As always, final season costs can be extremely unpredictable as they are dependent on a number of variables.
4. STREET LIGHT REVIEW PRESENTATION 7:45 – 8:10
a. A short powerpoint presentation will be shown detailing where we currently are in the street light process and how some of the conclusions we have arrived at have been determined. Staff will also discuss the proposed timeline for the upcoming months.
5. FEES FOR FIRE SERVICES 8:10 – 8:25
a. At the most recent fire commission meeting the topic of fees for some fire services was discussed and Councilmember Hughes wanted to solicit feedback from the rest of the council regarding their thoughts on such fees.
6. HENNEPIN COUNTY ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT 8:25 – 8:40
a. Included is a memo from Nancy regarding the proposed assessment agreement from the Hennepin County. The proposed agreement is identical in language to the previous one that just expired.
7. ENTRANCE SIGNS UPDATE AND ELECTRICITY DISCUSSION 8:40 – 8:45
a. The entrance signs are completed and should go in sometime in the next few weeks. The council should discuss whether or not you would like electricity to the entrance signs. The estimate staff received was $1,500 per sign prior to installation of the new boxes, or $1,750 per sign if done after the boxes have been installed.
8. INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS
a. August Financial Report
b. Habitat For Humanity Thank You Letter
c. Ash Tree Treatment Proposal
9. MISCELLANEOUS