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September 11,2012 Page 2 of 6 <br /> firefighter Scott Vaughn. <br /> Director of Public Safety Jacobson thanked the Council for their time this evening and called forward Scott Report No.12-211 <br /> Vaughn,and all active and retired fire fighters in attendance as a show of support <br /> Mayor Jacobsen read a proclamation honoring Firefighter Scott Vaughn for his 20 years of service to the City <br /> of New Brighton.A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. <br /> Scott Vaughn offered a word of thanks and introduced his family to the Council. He then discussed the <br /> programs he has been involved in over the past 20 years throughout the City. He provided comment on the <br /> numerous benefits to the community he has seen over the years. Mr.Vaughn stated it has been an honor and <br /> privilege for him to serve the City of New Brighton. <br /> Consent Agenda <br /> Consent Agenda <br /> 1. Consolidated Vouchers <br /> 1. Consolidated Vouchers 139668 through 139806 for a grand total of$468,105.48. Report No. 139668 through 139806. <br /> 12-212. ReportNo.12-212. <br /> 2. Purchasing Card <br /> 2. Purchasing Card Statement for August 2012, totaling $21,918.20. Report No. Statement for August. <br /> 12-213. Report No. 12-213. <br /> 3. Temporary signage <br /> 3. Approve the use of temporary signage to promote Thrive! Senior Expo for to promote Thrive! <br /> adults 55+. Report No. 12-214. Report No. 12-214. <br /> 4. GameTime grant. <br /> 4. Approval to accept GameTime grant, and authorizing to purchase playground Report No. 12-215. <br /> equipment, play features and ground material. Report No. 12-215. <br /> 5. Authorize Skate Park <br /> equipment for Freedom <br /> 5. Authorization to purchase Skate Park equipment for Freedom Park. Report No. 12-216. Park ReportNo.12-216. <br /> 6. Consideration of Final Payment for Project 12-2A,2012 Seal Coating. Report No. 12-217. 6. 2A.RayrrrtNo.1 ect <br /> 12-2A ReportNo.12- <br /> 217. <br /> 7. Consideration of listing contract with Keller Williams Classic Realty for sale of 901-11th <br /> 7.Listing contract for sale <br /> Avenue NW. Report No. 12-218. of901-11d'Avenue NW. <br /> ReportNo.12-218. <br /> 8. Consideration of out of state travel for Councilmembers Burg and Samuelson to <br /> 8. <br /> attend the National League of Cities conference November 27 through December travel Considerf out state <br /> � g for NLC Conf. <br /> 2, 2012. Report No. 12-219. Report No. 12-219. <br /> 9. Referral of Request for on street parkingat 2700 Rice Creek Road to the Public Safety9. Request 00 Rifor once <br /> street <br /> � parking at2700 Rice creek <br /> Commission. Report No. 12-220. Road toPSC.ReportNo. <br /> 12-220. <br /> 10. 2012 Special Assessment Resolution for Project 11-1. 10.2012 Special <br /> Assessment Resolution for <br /> Councilmember Samuelson requested staff discuss Items 3,4 and 5 in further detail. Director of Parks and Project 11-1. <br /> Recreation Breuer spoke to the Council regarding the upcoming Senior Expo,along with the GameTime <br /> grant.She noted the Thrive! Senior Expo would be held on September 27,2012 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.at the <br /> Community Center. She explained the City was awarded a grant for just over$32,000 to assist with <br /> purchasing playground equipment for Hanson Park. The playground equipment would be a community <br /> install,which would save the City over$14,000. It was noted the City has been working with local kids to <br /> select Skate Park equipment for Freedom Park. The work should be completed this fall,weather permitting. <br /> Mayor Jacobsen discussed a recent article regarding playground equipment and the need for the parks to be <br /> suitable for both children and grandparents. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen,seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve the Consent <br /> Agenda as amended adding Item 10. <br />