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Czty Counc~ M~riutes <br />Aprit ~, Za~o <br />Page 3 <br />Mr. Ruff stated that bonds issued in 2002 were recently refinanced, and because of the Ci 's <br />great f nancial management, they were able to realize a ~Z85,000 present dollar savings in <br />interest. <br />Mayor I~linzing stated that both Tim Simon and Lori Johnson should be recognized for• <br />their hard work on managing the City's finances. <br />Mr. Simon stated this rating was a result of the combined efforts of the council and staff <br />and appreciated their• support. <br />5.2. Certificate of Commendation to the Ells River Wastewater Treatment Facili <br />Ms. Johnson :read to the council a recent Certif cate of Commendation from the Minnesota <br />Pollution Control Agency ~MPCA~ recognizing exemplary effort in the year 2009 to com l <br />with the MPCA's ermit ro rarn to rotect an p y <br />p p g p d preserve the waters of Minnesota. S11e <br />recognized Gary Leirmoe and his staff at the treatment plant consisting of Lead Wastewater <br />operator Matt Stevens, Wastewater Qperators Chris Clark,l~evin Beadles, Nick Flaher , <br />tY <br />and Maintenance operator Dale Eckert for• their outstanding work in complying with <br />MPCA requirements. <br />5.3. Nei hborhood Stabilization U date <br />Ms. Deckert presented tl~e staff report along with a Power Point presentation highlighting <br />the key areas of the report. <br />Mayor r~linzing asked if Ms. Deckert was aware of any future foreclosure programinin <br />available in 2011, as she had heard the foreclosure g <br />swill spike in 2011. <br />Ms. Deckert wasn't aware of any programming but she stated she would continue to <br />monitor any available programming and market these opportunities to residents as soon as <br />they become available. <br />5.4. 193r~ Avenue U date <br />A. Pro'ect U date <br />Ms. Johnson gave the council a handout from Joe Clowaek~i,11024 -192nd C~tcle, who <br />wasn't able to attend the meeting. This handout detailed some traffic counts he had taken <br />earlier in the day along 193rd Avenue at Xavier. Ms. Johnson also stated the council had <br />received a petition from some residents along 193rd Avenue, which she would forward onto <br />John Anderson for leis review. <br />John Anderson, P.E. from BDM Consulting Engineers and Surveyors, presented the staff <br />report outlining the 193r~ Avenue project update. <br />After discussion, there were concerns raised by the council regarding sight lines of this road <br />and traffic control at certain intersections, It was decided to complete traffic counts as soon <br />as construction is completed but before summer months in order to get an accurate traffic <br />count. Mr. Anderson would return to council with these results, <br />B. Burandt Pro oral <br />