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January 27, 2009 Page 5 of 6 City Manager Lotter reported Bob Long representing Lockridge Grindal Nauen attended the earlier council work session. Lockridge Grindal Nauen would represent the City in DC and assist in pursuing Economic Stimulus package money, in addition to appropriation dollars for projects to advance cleanup efforts in the Northwest Quadrant. A contract was distributed, indicating an annual cost of $48,000. A 30 day written notice would terminate the contract if council decided to do so. Motion by Councihnember Phil4n, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve the contract with Lockridge Grindal Nauen for Federal Government Relation services as discussed. Councilmember Bauman reported that because this money is coming from the recent stimulus package, she is not going to vote in favor of the item. Councilmember Burg stated she is in favor of the item; in order prepare shovel ready sites for finding from the stimulus package. Councilmember Doffing stated currently the City has very few opportunities to remove contamination from the Northwest Quadrant; she described this as an "amazing opportunity." Councilmember Phillips reported he thinks the timing of the stimulus fiords is appropriate, and will benefit the City of New Brighton. 4 Ayes, l Nay- Motion Carried Ayes: Mayor Larson, Councilmembers Doffing, Burg and Phillips Nay: Councilmember Bauman Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates City Manner --Dean Lotter Manager I -otter reported it was determined at the recent Teambudding retreat to hold 1 additional monthly work session meeting in order to discuss various council items. These meeting will occur on the first Tuesday of each month. It was reported there were two neighborhood meetings comin up; February 12th at Freedom Park, and February 0' at Hansen Park. The recent joint meeting (February 9� with the Colliers presentation was well attended, the meeting will be available on the City's website in the near future. Councihneinber MM Butte Councilmember Burg attended a North Suburban Cable Commission meeting. The recent EDC meeting was attended; the Northwest Quadrant Financial Task Force was discussed. A business questionnaire has been created, city staff, along with an EDC commissioner are talking with local businesses about their thoughts on doing business in New Brighton. The venue for the EDC meetings have been moved from the council chambers to the conference roar. Meetings will continue to be audio recorded. Councihnember David Phillips Councilmember Phillips reported the next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for February 17". There will be a Public Hearing to discuss zoning code amendments. Councilmember Phillips also commented on the joint meeting, and recommended interested parties obtain the report from the City's web site. Commission Liaison RaMKt . Announcemaik and Updates