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November 9,2011 Page 5 of 6 <br /> 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried <br /> 2. Approval of Federal Representation Services Agreement with Lockridge Grindal <br /> Nauen. Report No. 11-314. *Moved from the Consent Agenda <br /> Councilmember Bauman reported that she does not agree with paying to have a lobbyist in <br /> Washington, because she hasn't seen any recent progress. It was suggested that City Staff <br /> lobby at the local offices, rather than spend resources on a lobbyist. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Burg,seconded by Councilmember Samuelson to approve the request <br /> as stated in the resolution. <br /> 2 Ayes,3 Nays-Motion Failed <br /> Ayes:Councilmember Burg and Samuelson <br /> Nays:Mayor Jacobsen,Councihnember Bauman and Phillips <br /> Commission Liaison Reports,Announcements and Updates <br /> Dean Lotter <br /> City Manager Lotter reported that he will be attending a meeting, "Redesigning Local Commission Liaison <br /> Government" hosted by the League of Minnesota Cities. A meeting with Mounds View Reports, <br /> Schools District 621 will be attended the beginning of December to discuss demographics Announcements and <br /> Updates, <br /> within the district. <br /> Currently two unions are in negotiations, both Police Officers and Sergeants, an update will <br /> be forthcoming in the Friday memo. November 17th there is a Policy Adoption Conference, <br /> both City Manager Lotter and the Mayor plan to attend. It was reported that Ashland has <br /> started excavation work in the New Brighton Exchange; petroleum type odor may be <br /> noticed. <br /> Gina Bauman <br /> Councilmember Bauman reported that the Planning Commission met for a worksession, the <br /> temporary sign ordinance was reviewed. One of the preliminary suggestions include <br /> allowing 4 annual permits at a reduced cost, allowing more flexibility for local businesses. <br /> The cable commission continues to work with Comcast on contract negotiations. <br /> Mary Burg <br /> Councilmember Burg reported that the Public safety Commission next meets November 28th <br /> at 6:30 pm, a petition from residents in the Pike Lake/Robin Lane neighborhood will be <br /> considered. It was reported that Officer Ted Layton has joined the National Girard and will <br /> begin service in late November 2011. The annual fundraiser for Community Partners with <br /> Youth was attended. Councilmember Burg reported she is honored to serve as <br /> Councilmember for anoter term, and thanked all the resident's who voted at the recent <br /> election. <br />