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L. City Council Minutes August 6, 2013 Page 5 of 9 ----------------------------- Chief Klang reviewed the 2014 contract. Discussion was held regarding the need for the animal control services. Chief Klang said he would continue to research other options. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2014 ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HANNAHS JR. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Council Member Pederson stated that he would like to respond to inaccurate information that was stated by a citizen regarding the police department. He noted that it has been stated that the cost of the police budget is $1,400 per day. Council Member Pederson stated that the true cost is $1,144 per day. He further explained that based on our current population the cost is .52 per day per resident. In 2002, the cost was .53 per day per resident. 9. Public Works 9.1. City Enqineer Report — Verbal Update � Tim Houle stated that the sidewalk improvements are very close to complete. Tim Houle noted that Tim Bray is continuing to pursue the turnback discussions on Highway 371 and County Roads 11 and 112. He noted that Tim Bray suggested that the City concentrate on the roads that come from MnDOT (Highway 371). The Council discussed the process the City should follow. It was determined that the Planning Commission should look at the big picture as to how they want the roads to look and be used. Council Member Pederson asked if there will be a cost analysis done on the turnback roads. Tim Houle explained that they can do a life cycle analysis but first we need to look at what kind of roadway the City wants. Council Member Sjoblad questioned the timing for acquiring the roadway. Tim Houle explained that for a state road it is two years but a longer time can be negotiated. It was the consensus of the Council that the Planning Commission designate two Planning Commissioners and Justin Burslie to serve on the Roadway Turnback Committee. Tim Houle stated that the City has been requested to make a presentation to the House Capital Investment Committee regarding the City's request for funding to relocate the spray irrigation equipment. Council Member Sjoblad and Council Member Gardner stated they woutd be available to � make the presentation.