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City Council Minutes <br />June 1, 2015 <br />Page 10 <br />She asked to have staff review the area of Main Street and Line Avenue, specifically <br />the stoplight at Line Avenue turning right onto Main Street, and possibly reviewing <br />the need for a dedicated right turn lane to alleviate traffic congestion. <br />Councilmember Westgaard requested a future meeting with staff to review the <br />purpose and intent of the city's comprehensive plans, studies, and commercial <br />reserves. Councilmember Olsen agreed and felt as being a rookie councilmember he <br />would benefit from staff explanation of these plans. <br />T. Council Liaison Updates <br />The council provided their liaison updates. <br />Commissioner Olsen requested the library board minutes currently being taken and <br />completed by a member of the commission be taken by either a member of city staff <br />or library staff. He stated the commission struggles with completing an accurate set <br />of minutes. <br />Mayor Dietz agreed, stating minutes for other boards and commissions are taken by <br />a city staff member. He suggested asking branch manager William Hollerich if he <br />would assist the commission since he already attends the meetings and he would be <br />considered library staff. <br />Commissioner Olsen requested he receive a copy of future planning conntnission <br />items in order to see what items are corning up and projects being proposed. Staff <br />will ensure that both Councilmembers Olsen and Wagner receive a copy of the <br />planning commission agenda. <br />The council adjourned to work session at 8:27 p.m. and reconvened at 8:33 p.m. <br />10.1 Houlton Farm Property Hunting Plan <br />Mr. Hecker introduced Bob McGillivray, representing the Trust for Public Land, <br />Stewart Wilson, chair of the Houlton Farm Property, and Dave Anderson, chair of <br />the Parks and Recreation Commission. They explained the hunting plan and as <br />proposed in the staff report. <br />Mr. Anderson stated these boundaries are consistent with the hunting that currently <br />takes place on that property and stated the DNR is looking at the plan to ensure the <br />city is meeting the intent of a quality rewarding hunting opportunity, fulfilling the <br />requirements in support of this land acquisition. <br />Mr. McGillivray stated he expected the DNR would approve this draft plan. <br />Chief Nierenhausen expressed his concerns with not being a part of the hunting plan <br />discussions and stated he won't expect a lot of support from the DNR when the <br />p 0 1 1 R I I 8i <br />[N>U <br />