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January 28, 2014 Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to accept the bids and award a contract for City Project 144, Iron/Manganese Removal System Filter Rehabilitation — WTP#1, to the lowest responsible bidder, Rice Lake Construction Group, in the amount of $649,960. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Bob Jacobsen Acting City Manager Jacobson explained the City has had a stretch of extremely cold weather. He was pleased with staff s response to the road conditions and emergencies that have occurred during the poor weather. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported the Public Safety Commission did not meet in January, but would meet again on February 24, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Center. The crosswalk study would be discussed. She reviewed the preliminary crime report from 2013 with the Council. She encouraged residents to drive safely in the snowy conditions. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported that the EDC did not meet in January. He explained he attended the Planning Commission meeting last week where the group discussed the Verizon Wireless antennas, which was approved by the Council on the Consent Agenda. He reported he would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities Conference this weekend. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg thanked staff for their hard work and dedication to keeping the City roads safe during the winter months. She encouraged those interested in serving the City to volunteer for a Commission or Committee. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub reported he attended the I -35W Coalition meeting. The group discussed a future MN Pass lane. He explained PREC would meet again on February 5, 2014. He encouraged residents to participate in the 91h Annual Snowshoe Run on Long Lake on February I Si Mayor Jacobsen Mayor Jacobsen reported he received an invitation to an upcoming Irondale High School robotics competition. He looked forward to attending this event. He discussed the upcoming Library Gala, noting he would not be able to attend. He stated he applied for a position on the National League of Cities for a Commission on environmental energy. He received word this afternoon that he was accepted onto this committee. Adjournment Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to adjourn the meeting. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays- Motion Carried, Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Page 6 of 7 Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Adiournment The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.