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March 11, 2008 Page 3 of 5 Ducks Unlimited Report No. 08-089. Motion by Councilmember Doffing, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve the consent agenda as presented. 5 Ayes — 0 Nays, Motion Carried Public Hearing None Council Business 1. Resolution Approving the Creation of a NWQ Financial Task Force. Report No. 08-090. Resolution No. 08-028. City Manager Lotter introduced the item. Councilmember Doffing stated her desire to have a Financial Task Force comprised of New Brighton citizens with a substantial financial background Additionally Councilmember Doffing suggested amending the resolution to allow for meeting twice monthly in the first three months. Councilmenber Burg agreed with Councilmember Doffing. Councilmember Burg stated her primary concern is that the task force may be "too little, too late." Councilmember Bauman requested amending the resolution to read, 'Task Force members cannot be members of a current commission," for the reasons of time commitments as well as allowing other residents who have an interest in serving on the task force. Councilmember Doffing expressed agreement with the time commitment, and suggested members either serve on an advisory commission or task force. The consensus was reached to review all interested applications and appoint the most qualified. Mayor Larson stated he feels that an individual could serve on both an advisory commission and the task force. Councilmember Phillips suggested that the Task Force Chairperson have access to all records through City Staff. Mr. Lotter reported that he, along with the City's Finance Director would be present at Task Force meetings. Councilmember Bauman volunteered to be the Council Liaison to the Task Force. The following additions were made to the resolution: #6. The Task Force Chairperson shall be the designated contact to City Staff. #7. The Task Force shall initially meet a minimum of 2 times per month for the first three months of the task force establishment. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Doffing to adopt the amended resolution. 5 Ayes — 0 Nays, Motion Carried Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Doffing to designate Councilmember Bauman as the liaison to the Northwest Quadrant Financial Task Force, 12. Approval of an ordinance summary to be published in the March lqh edition ofthe Bulletin regarding amendments impacting Chapter 9,impacting electronic; changeable copy signs Report No. 08-087. 13. Consideration of approval of Water Treatment Plant Ipayment for Dehumidifier Maintenance Repairs. Report No. 08-088. 14. Consideration of Request for Exemption hom Lawfiil Gambling Licertse--Ducks Unlimited Report No. 08-089. Public Hearin None Cowicil Business 1. ResolutionApprovingthe Creation of a N WQ Financial Task Fare, Report No 08-090. Resolution No. 08-028.