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City Council Minutes October 4, 2016 Page 2 of 8 3.7. QUARTERLY UTILITY BILLING ADJUSTMENT REPORT FOR JULY THROUGH SEPTEMBER OF 2016. COUNCIL MEMBER LOUKOTA SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Open Forum Russ Powell, 5970 North Sluetter Road, Pequot Lakes, addressed the Council. Mr. Powell explained the road condition of North Sluetter Road and the need for an evaluation of these conditions that exist throughout the year. Mr. Powell requested the City establish a proper maintenance plan for North Sluetter Road, costs associated with this plan, and future blacktopping with the possibility of funding by special assessments. Jason Baca, 32514 County Road 112, Pequot Lakes, addressed the Council. Mr. Baca stated that he is being robbed by the City with a property tax increase of 10.5%. Mr. Baca noted that he would like the City to reduce the police budget to $175 per capita as $235 per capita is excessive for a community of our size. He advised the Council to reduce the police force as excess policing leads to excessive nagging. 5. Presentations 5.1. Highway 371 Expansion Project Update Randy Shoen and Dave Domm from Mathiowetz Construction updated the Council on the Highway 371 Expansion Project. They noted the County Road 11 roundabouts are being paved next week and the bridge railing is yet to be installed. The re-opening of County Road 11 is scheduled for November 1St. County Road 112 and Myers Road will also be re-opened before winter. MnDOT has scheduled a Highway 371 Open House for October 25th at the Cole Memorial Building from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to inform the public on current and future progress. 5.2. Introduction of Ryan Franz Nancy Malecha introduced Police Officer Ryan Franz to the Council. Mr. Franz has been with the City for approximately two weeks. 6. Planning and Zoning 6.1. Planning Commission Report