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City Council Minutes September 6, 2011 Page 9 10. Public Works Department Water/Wastewater report received by Council. 11.1 Discussion on Water and Sewer Policies and Ordinances The City Engineer informed the Council that the EDC has been in the process of studying the City's method of charging for WAC /SAC services. The EDC is seeking Council direction on its efforts to further study and possibly implement a WAC /SAC policy and ordinance. Council Member Ryan stated that the City has a policy that addresses these issues. Council Member Ryan stated that he would be open to attending a meeting with the EDC to discuss these issues. 12. City Clerk's Report Report received by Council. 12.1. Heartland Cable Commission Franchise Fee Payment 1�1.1 The Clerk noted that the City has recently received a check from Heartland Cable Commission in the amount of $5,944. In the past the Council has designated these contributions as capital outlay carryover and has specified that it be used for broadcasting the Council meetings. It was the consensus of the Council to discuss this at the October Meeting. 12.2. Consider Amendment to Capital Asset Policy The Clerk noted that Staff is proposing an amendment to the capital asset policy that would allow the City to sell vehicles and surplus equipment through an on -line auction service. The current policy limits the City to using the State of Minnesota's public auction site. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO ADOPT THE CAPITAL ASSET POLICY. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Council Member Ryan questioned whether the Council authorizes the sale of assets. The Clerk stated that the policy does not require Council authorization; however, there is reference to this in the City's ordinance for certain surplus items over a certain amount of money.