October 22, 2012 Work Session

1. BLACK LAKE 7:00 – 7:20
a. Included for review is a memo detailing the background and potential options dealing with the sediment removal request on Black Lake. Also included for reference are correspondence documents related to the project from the past year. I have been told by the watershed district that their final report will be sent to me on Monday after they do a final inspection Monday morning. I will have copies of that report for the council at the work session Monday night.

2. COUNCIL COMPENSATION / MAYORAL TERM LENGTH AMENDMENT 7:20 – 7:40
a. Included is a breakdown of the cost estimates for the options discussed at the September work session. The council will need to take action, if desired, at the November 5th council meeting.

3. STREET LIGHTS 7:40 – 8:00
a. A short powerpoint presentation will be shown detailing the final design options determined by staff after taking into consideration the desires of the council along with the situational realities noted by consulted lighting experts. As always, there is always the ability to modify the options presented within the limits of practical applicability.

4. WATER TOWER CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 8:00 – 8:20
a. Staff and the city engineer will be facilitating a short discussion on the cleaning and recommended maintenance of the water tower.

5. SPECIAL MEETING TO CANVASS RESULTS 8:20 – 8:30
a. The council will need to meet sometime between November 9th and 16th to canvass the general election results. Staff would like to get an idea of the council availability during that period so a date and time can be officially selected at the November 5th council meeting.

6. INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS
a. September Police Report

7. MISCELLANEOUS