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City Council Minutes May 2, 2011 Page 6 He asked if the council would be interested in updating the color of the traffic signal mast . arms to a dark brown. He stated this look would fit the city branding plan and allow for a more urban streetscape. He stated if they did update to dark brown that eventually all of the city's yellow, green, and aluminum would be painted dark brown. Council agreed to change the paint color to dark brown. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ACCEPT THE LOW QUOTE RECEIVED FROM OLS RESTORATION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,982.00 TO COMPLETE THE PAINTING OF SELECTED TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS IN ELK RIVER AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.9. Discuss Council Worksession Agendas Ms. Johnson presented the staff report. There were concerns with time constraints on the May 9 Worksession due to the joint meeting with the Ramsey City Council. It was decided to have a Worksession after the May 16 regular council meeting to discuss the sidewalk snowplowing polity and vision and action steps. It was decided that if time ran short, they could move the volunteer recognition program, financial model, and 2012 budget goals and timelines to the May 16 Worksession. 6. Other Business There was no other business. Council Updates There were no council updates. 8. Staff Updates Ms. Johnson stated Case Hayward would be retiring at the end of summer. On Friday, April 29, the City became owners of the downtown Houlton parking lots. She stated Mr. Femrite and Steve Benoit would be inspecting the lots to determine their condition and to ensure the proper signage was in place but didn't anticipate any major changes to these lots. Ms. Johnson presented a photo collage she received from the Three Rivers Community Foundation recognizing two residents and their volunteer service work in the community, John Weicht and John Kuester. It would be placed in the City Hall awards display case. Mayor Dietz discussed the informational memo in the packet from Environmental Administrator Rebecca Haug regarding Jim Rosman and the recent discussion regarding the Mississippi River and his desire to use it as an economic development tool. The Army Corps of Engineers were not in favor of placing buoys along the Mississippi River as discussed to assist in making it more accessible for boaters. Council requested Ms. Haug write a letter to Mr. Rossman and explain that Council will not take further action on this request. 9. Adjournment • There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City • Council at 8:17 p.m.