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Motion to Approve Bills (Warrant #35314 - 35519, totaling $1,820,224.68) - Attached a list of the bills submitted for approval. Approval of the Consent Agenda will constitute approval of the list of bill.

B.

Motion to Approve Financial Report - Attached is the general ledger report of general fund revenues and expenditures for January - July of 2010. Approval of the Consent Agenda will constitute approval of the finance report.

C.

Motion to Approve Minutes:

1.  July 29, 2010 Special Meeting Minutes

2.  August 9, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes

3.  August 13, 2010 Special Meeting Minutes - Canvassing Board

Attached please find minutes prepared for Council approval for above listed City Council meetings. Approval of the Consent Agenda will constitute approval of the July 29, August 5 and August 9 City Council meeting minutes.

D.

Motion to Adopt ¨ Resolution No. 6144 For Design Variance on Old Highway 19 Bridge Replacement Project - Council is asked to approve Resolution No. 6144 requesting a design speed variance from State Aid Rules to utilize State Bridge Bond Funding for this project. The variance is for a 20 MPH design speed (State Aid minimum is 30 MPH) in the curve at the north end of Old Highway 19 in the location of the existing overflow bridge. Approval of the Consent Agenda will constitute approval of Resolution 6144 for Design Variance on Old Highway 19 Bridge Replacement Project.

E.

Motion to Adopt ¨ Resolution No. 6145 Accepting Work and Authorizing Final Payment for the 2009 Municipal State Aid Street Mill and Bituminous Overlay Project on Various State Aid Streets - This state aid project was constructed by Monarch Paving Co. and is now completed. MnDOT has approved the final acceptance. Staff recommends approval. Approval of the Consent Agenda will constitute adoption of Resolution 6145 Accepting Work and Authorizing Final Payment for the 2009 Municipal State Aid Street Mill and Bituminous Overlay Project on Various State Aid Streets as recommended by staff.

F.

Motion to Adopt¨ Resolution No. 6147 Authorizing City of Red Wing Right of Way Plat No. 4 - The Right-of-Way (ROW) plat is part of the East 5^th Street bridge project and is necessary for acquiring roadway and utility easements from the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and Xcel Energy. The ROW plat goes from the proposed underpass location to the City of Red Wing property at the Waste Water treatment Plant and illustrates the easement parcels needed by the City. This plat will be recorded at the Goodhue County Recorder's Office once approved by Council. Approval of the Consent Agenda will constitute adoption of Resolution No. 6147 approving the East 5^th Street ROW Plat as recommended.

G.

Motion to Adopt¨ Resolution No. 6148 A Resolution calling for a Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Abatement for the Red Wing Shoe Company Inc. for September 13, 2010 - Myron White has requested City Council set a public hearing to consider the Red Wing Shoe Abatement modification. The proposed date of the Public Hearing is September 13. Approval of the Consent Agenda will constitute setting the Public Hearing date for September 13, 2010.

H.

Motion to Approve Police School Liaison Contract - The City Council is being asked to approve another Police School Liaison Contract with School District No. 256. The contract has been slightly modified and a cost inflator of two percent has been added. The school district took action on Monday, August 16, 2010 to approve the agreement as rewritten. Police Chief Sletten recommends approval. Approval of the Consent Agenda will constitute approval of the attached Police School Liaison Contract.

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Motion to Approve An Architectural/Engineering Agreement Amendment No. 4 and final payment to TKDA for Professional Services associated with the Front End Fuel Cleaning Project - The construction of the Front End Fuel project is complete and the contract should be closed out. Staff has provided a report that outlines the final costs and explains the reason for the amendment. Staff recommends approval. Approval of the Consent Agenda will constitute approval of the Architectural/Engineering Agreement Amendment No. 4 and the final payment to TKDA for Professional Services associated with the Front End Fuel Cleaning Project.

J.

Motion to Approve a Rebate to Goodhue County Historical Society for Rent Due to Water Issues - Council President Schultz and Kay Kuhlmann attended a meeting with the Goodhue County Historical Society to discuss the ongoing water issues and recent damage to the collection. An interim strategy prior to a decision on making another capital investment in the structure to address the water issue was to rebate the rent payment for 2010. The GCHS recently paid their rent for 2010 which is roughly $8,500. The rebate would be for the entire rent for 2010. The issues would be addressed for future years after a decision is made regarding the capital investment. Council member Bender and I have agreed to meet with the GCHS when the bids come in on the anticipated construction costs to fix the water leaks. Approval of the Consent Agenda constitutes approval of the rent rebate for 2010 to the Goodhue County Historical Society.

K.

Motion to Approve On-Sale Wine and Strong Beer License for Sarkura Inc., 930 Main Street - This is a new restaurant that is opening at 930 Main Street. The owner, Yun Chen, has applied for an on-sale wine and 3.2 percent malt liquor license. In accordance with state law and city code, the 3.2 percent malt liquor license, in conjunction with a wine license, allows for the sale of strong beer. The restaurant's grand opening was advertised for Wednesday, August 18, but the applicant is aware that no alcohol may be sold/served until the license is approved by the city and state. Craig Lunde, Investigative Sergeant with the Red Wing Police Department, has conducted a background investigation on Yun Chen and can find nothing in his investigation that would preclude him from obtaining this license. Staff recommends approval. Approval of the Consent Agenda constitutes approval of the On-Sale Wine and Beer License for Sarkura, Inc.

L.

Motion to Approve Elks Temporary Liquor License for September 18, 2010 Hawaiian Luau - The City Clerk has received an application for a temporary liquor license for a public event at the Elks on September 18, 2010. Staff recommends approval. Approval of the Consent Agenda constitutes approval of a Temporary Liquor License for the Elks for a Hawaiian Luau event scheduled for September 18, 2010.

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Motion to Approve State Capital Projects Grant-in-Aid Program Application for Sheldon Theatre Project - Staff requests Council approval to pursue grant funding to make capital improvement to the Sheldon Theatre. The application requests 50 percent matching funds from the State Capital Project Grant-in-Aid Program to tuck-point the building and stabilize the balustrades. Approval of the Consent Agenda constitutes approval of the grant application and direction to submit the State Capital Projects Grant-In-Aid Program Application to the state for consideration.

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Motion to Give Direction to Staff on John Falconer's Request for an Extension to his 90-day Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for his deck area at his business at the end of Old Tyler Road - Mr. Falconer requested an extension at the August 9 City Council meeting until the state issue can be resolved.  City Council extended the current permit for six days and referred it to staff for a report at the next Council meeting. Council Member Ralph Rauterkus asked Mr. Falconer to provide a plan for resolving all of the permits. Attached please find a staff report.

B.

Red Wing Golf Club - The Golf Club has requested action from the City to allow for a lot to be subdivided from the Golf Club property. The issue was discussed at the August 17, 2010 Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission recommends Council approve Ordinance 479 and Adopt Resolution 6146 regarding the variance. A detailed staff report is attached for your review.

1. Motion to Introduce Ordinance No. 479, Third Series, An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property within the City of Red Wing from AC (agriculture conservation) to R-1 (residential single family)

2. Motion to Adopt ¨ Resolution No. 6146 Approving a Variance and Resubdivision to Split a 1.01 Acre Parcel from the Red Wing Golf Club

C.

Presentation and Action Related to Solid Waste Operations

1. Motion to Approve Subcommittee Recommendation Regarding Terms of the EPA Agreement

Rick Moskwa and Jeff Schneider will be presenting information and a proposed resolution to the Environmental Protection Agency violation. Also, Rick and Jeff will be taking this opportunity to provide Council an update on the Incinerator and Front End Fuel Cleaning Facility operations concluding with a brief discussion regarding the Stipulation Agreement the City entered into with the MPCA to mitigate storm water issues at the Waste Campus. 

D.

Motion to Approve Land Acquisition and Easement Agreement with SB Foot Tanning Company - Council is requested to approve the final agreement for purchase of land and storage tanks from SB Foot Tanning Company for bio-solids storage, including acceptance of easement grants for utility purposes. Council approved the temporary agreement November 3 2008.

1.  Motion to Accept Planning Commission Findings of Fact Concerning Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan

2.  Motion to Approve Land Acquisition and Easement Agreement with SB Foot Tanning Company

E.

Motion to Approve/Deny All Way Stop request at the intersection of Bench Street North and Old West Main Street - The Live Healthy Red Wing group is requesting an all-way stop at this intersection because of the trail crossing Old West Main Street near the Cannon Valley Trail Head. Only the Bench Street approach to the intersection has a stop sign at this time. Staff has not made a recommendation on this issue as there are good reasons to support the sign, but several important reasons to deny. Please see the staff report for traffic and pedestrian counts and staff's explanation of the issues that should be considered for this decision.

F.

Motion to Approve Parking Request on Moundview Drive - Norwood/BIC Promotional Products is requesting permanent on-street parking fronting their property on the south side of Moundview Drive. Staff has reviewed the request, solicited input from the other businesses on Moundview Drive, and is recommending to approve the request with restrictions. Please see the staff write-up for more details.

G.

Motion to Give Direction to Staff on Hallquist and Eunice Avenue Sidewalk Installation - Council requested information and options on a council approved, but delayed sidewalk project. Originally the sidewalk was approved in 2008 for construction in 2009. Due to budget restrictions in 2009, Council delayed the sidewalk project for two years. Council was asked at the Capital Budget workshop to provide direction on whether the Hallquist, Eunice sidewalk project should be kept as a 2011 priority. Council was split on the project, but requested additional information on if the project could be divided into smaller phases. Staff requests Council provide direction as to whether any portion or all of the proposed Hallquist and Eunice sidewalk project, along with other sidewalk projects, should be included in the 2011-2015 Capital budget.  

H.

Motion to Adopt City of Red Wing Policy for Committee Meetings - Council members Duff and Bayley have met in an ad-hoc committee to create a council policy for committee meetings. Attached please find the final draft as prepared by Council members Bayley and Duff.

I.

Report on 2010 Resident Communication Regarding Budget Situation - Council has sought resident input on the current budget situation using three different formats (telephone survey, web site survey, white board survey). The information gathered through each process is attached for Council review, along with a staff report and summary of information.

J.

Motion to Approve Results of Fiber Request for Qualifications - IT Division Director Laura Blair will be providing the City Council with an update on the results of the Request for Qualification process. Staff is not able to make a recommendation at the time of the agenda distribution, but may request Council action on Monday.