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City Council Minutes October 13, 2009 Page 6 of 7 -------------------- - - - - -- telephone companies are sometimes provided the equipment and live air time from the telephone companies. Council Member Ryan suggested that the Clerk do more research based on our City's needs. The Council questioned whether the timing was right for considering putting the Council meetings on cable TV. Council Member Ryan suggested holding the money for this purpose. 6. Water Control on East Butler Mike Loven explained that there has been an on -going water problem on property owned by Mark Sherman on East Butler Street. He noted that heavy rains and melting snow and drainage from nearby properties are creating the water problem. He suggested that the Council authorize the expenditure of $3,500 for the construction of a low berm or long speed bump along the edge of East Butler Street before the parking area, which is on City -owned right -of -way. He indicated that this would correct the problem. MAYOR ADAMS MOVED TO FIX THE WATER CONTROL ISSUE ON `- EAST BUTLER THIS FALL FOR APPROXIMATELY $3,500 AS SUGGESTED BY MIKE LOVEN, WITH THE FUNDS TO COME FROM THE STREET DEPARTMENT CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET; HOWEVER, IF AT THE END OF THE YEAR THERE ARE NO FUNDS REMAINING IN THE CAPITAL OUTLAY STREET BUDGET, THAT THE PROJECT BE FUNDED FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. 7. Day After Thanksgiving The Clerk requested the Council to allow the Clerk's office to close on November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving. She stated that all employees who take the day off will be required to use vacation, comp time, or a personal day. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO CLOSE CLERK'S OFFICE ON NOVEMBER 27 AND THAT ANY EMPLOYEE NOT WORKING ON THAT DAY SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE VACATION, COMP TIME, OR A PERSONAL DAY. COUNCIL MEMBER MALECHA SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. `.- 8. Check Register