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City Council Minutes October 4, 2011 Page 2 3.4.A. PAYMENT OF $2,000 FROM LIBRARY BUILDING FUND TO ADAMS BUILDING FUND LOAN 3.5. RESOLUTION 11 -18 ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS AND /OR GRANTS FROM AUGUST 26, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 3.6. AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE CLERK'S OFFICE ON NOVEMBER 25, 2011 3.7. AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER COPY MACHINE FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT TO FIRE DEPARTMENT 3.8. AUTHORIZATION TO SELL JOHN DEERE TRACTOR COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. 3.2. PAYMENT OF BILLS Council Member Akerson questioned payments regarding the Police Department, the Clerk's Office, copies, General Building, office supplies, attorney, and the band shelter. Council Member Ryan questioned a bill to Hart and D.G. Towing and had a question on squad car tire standards. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. 4. Open Forum The Clerk read a letter as requested by resident Jack Schmidt. The Mayor noted that this issue is on the Planning Commission's October agenda. The Mayor stated that she will respond to Jack Schmidt's concern. Council Member Ryan suggested that the Park Commission look at the maintenance of Field of Dreams. The Mayor also suggested that the Planning Commission review the concerns with the park and the violation standards in the City Code. 5.1. Presentation from Sheriff Dahl Sheriff Todd Dahl provided the Council with an update on current programs in the Sheriff's office. Council Member Ryan questioned whether the County has a drug dog. He explained that the City's dog will soon be retiring. Sheriff Dahl noted that the County no longer has a canine program however there are dogs in other cities of the County such as �. Brainerd and Baxter which could be used for issues in other communities.