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IN January 12, 2021 Consideration Authorization to Advertise for Bids for City Project 20-08, Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Procurement for Water Treatment Plant 1. 17. Consider Approval of Recording Secretary Contract Amendment. Motion by Councilmember Axberg, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Allen stated he would like to discuss Item 6, the 2AM license for Cowboy Jack's. He asked if staff had comments regarding the number of calls and complaints that have been received for Cowboy Jack's. City Manager Massopust explained there were a multitude of calls to Cowboy Jack's over the summer, noting there was an uptick in crime over the summer throughout the entire community. He reported a number of meetings were held with Cowboy Jack's management and City staff members to discuss these concerns. He explained certain things were put in place in partnership with the Public Safety Department and the number of calls for service have declined since these meetings were held Councilmember Allen thanked staff for this update. He reminded the Council that liquor licenses can be reviewed when necessary if there are issues or continual problems that need to be addressed. It was his hope that Cowboy Jack would keep the new measures in place to ensure police calls were on the decline moving forward Public Safety Director Paetznick commented that given the current state of affairs Cowboy Jack's would not be able to stay open until 2AM. He noted the approval of this liquor license was simply a formality. He stated he had a good working relationship with the Cowboy Jack management and appreciated how they had worked together to address the concerns that occurred last summer. Councilmember Dunsworth questioned when was the last time staff had spoken with Cowboy Jack management Public Safety Director Paetznick explained the approval of the 2AM liquor license was a formality that was approved by the City and was then passed along to the State. He noted he had a conversation with all liquor license holders in December. He discussed how little activity the bars and restaurants have had for the past three months. Councilmember Abdulle questioned how long the 2AM liquor license would be in place. Public Safety Director Paetznick reported this license was approved on an annual basis. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Public Hearing None. Council Business 1. Consider a Resolution Approving Additional Uses of the "Change for the Better" Program Donations. City Manager Massopust indicated Parks and Recreation Director Fink would be presenting this item to the council. Parks and Recreation Director Fink stated in an effort to provide flexibility to the Parks and Recreation Department on use of these funds, staff is recommending that future donations be allocated at the discretion of the director. These funds will initially be used to replenish and provide a consistent funding source the City's Fun Fund (aka scholarship fund.) Funds will continue to be used for maintenance, repairs and improvements to City Parks. But this also will provide the Director flexibility to allocate the funds to make special purchases of recreational equipment. Upon Council approval, all participants of the program will receive written notice of the City's intent to redirect the use of "Change for the Better" donations. They will be given at least 30 Page 4 of 7 13. Consider Change Order 1 for Wellhouse AC Updates. 14. Resolution to Consider Sound Wall Support on North Side of 694. 15. Resolution to Consider Sound Wall Support on South Side of 694. 16. Consider Authorization to Advertise for Bids for City Project 20-08. 17. Consider Approval of Recording Secretary Contract Amendment. Public Hearing Council Business 1. Consider a Resolution Approving Additional Uses of the "Change for the Better" Program Donations.