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September 13, 2016 Page 6 of 7 levies are only on taxable properties within each respective storm sewer improvement taxing district boundaries. The Public Works Director recommends that $3,750 for Lake Diane and $2,100 for Bicentennial Pond be adopted as the proposed 2017 storm sewer improvement taxing district tax levies. Mayor Johnson asked if the residents surrounding Lake Diane and Bicentennial Pond supported the proposed expenses. City Manager Lotter reported this was the case. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported staff would be meeting with the DX Response Team next week along with the Army. He noted Mike Fix would be retiring. He explained staff was working on the soft launch of the City’s new website. He hoped to review the new website with the City Council at the October 4th worksession meeting. Councilmember Jacobsen questioned when County Road E2 would be open to the public. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting anticipated E2 would be open in two or three weeks. He reported efforts were focused on the ponding area this week. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman requested she be reinstated as a City Council Liaison. She believed she was stripped of her positions due to the fact she began a petition against the City. She questioned when the City Council would reconsider her reinstatement. Councilmember Strub suggested this matter be discussed at an upcoming worksession meeting. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub reported he has had a somber and reflective week. He noted he visited the Twin Cities Mobile Market on Saturday. He was interested in the Council further discussing the demographics and needs of the community. He discussed a service project his daughter had completed for 9/11. He offered his humble compassion to the Wetterling parents and the law enforcement members that were able to bring Jacob home. He explained September was National Preparedness Month and encouraged residents to visit www.read y.gov. He indicated the Public Safety Department would be holding a Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 21st. He encouraged the members of this community to find ways to give back in personal and meaningful ways. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported the Farmer’s Market would continue on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. through October. She noted this organization was hoping to continue the market through the winter months. She discussed the topics addressed by PREC last week. She indicated the Community Center was closed last week for cleaning and maintenance. She explained $725 was donated by Dairy Queen to the Park and Recreation program for scholarship funding. She stated the ThrivExpo for 55+ adults would be held on Thursday, September 22nd from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. She noted a buckthorn event would be held at Hanson Park on Thursday, September 22nd from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She stated there would be a holiday boutique at the Community Center from October 7th through October 11th. She reported the North Suburban Cable Commission celebrated their 25th Anniversary last Saturday. She commented on a Peacemakers event that was held within the community last weekend. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates