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City Council Minutes Page 8 August 17, 2015 ------------------ ------------- It was determined that the city had no public purpose to maintain and upkeep the clock tower, but neighboring residents could continue to make the choice to pay for the electric utilities. It was the consensus of the council to come back to a future meeting with policy options after staff completes more research. Counselor Beck will review Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429 and the city's rights to assess property owners the cost of maintenance and how it pertains to HOAs. He stated he will also consult with attorney Roger Knutson for his input. In the meantime, new Development and Planned Unit Development Agreements would be drafted to include language outlining who is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of common areas. Staff would create public outreach to educate residents to take on property maintenance themselves in those neighborhoods whose associations have dissolved and upkeep is needed. 2202E� = Staff reviewed their budgets and goals as outlined in the staff report. Storm Wlaler Mr. Wisner answered questions regarding wetlands currently receiving maintenance. No changes to the fee structure is proposed for 2016 budget. Garb Ms. Mroz-Risse noted changes made to her allocation. of time, which was different than presented at last week's council meeting. Councilmember Wagner asked about business recycling. Ms. Mroz-Rinse explained what haulers offer business recycling and work with planning to ask developers to include recycling bins in trash areas. Councilinember Westgaard asked about the possibility of changing recycling services from bi-weekly to weekly, noticing recycling bins are overflowing by the second week. Ms. Mroz-Risse hoped to have options available to residents next year to perhaps choose a larger recycling cart and have trash pickup remain weekly due to the smell. Staff has proposed no changes to the fee structure for 2016 budget, but will evaluate a potential change for 2017 budget. Councihnember Burandt asked about incentive programs for businesses, Ms. Mroz- Risse explained the High Five program and 'indicated that information about this program was distributed by Economic Development staff during business retention and expansion visits and during expos. Mun"i all-gVuor Mr. Potvin indicated transfers out will continue to be difficult to maintain at current levels do to increasing market competition in surrounding communities. T999WAD = 112911MAN't"IMA