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City Council Minutes July 1, 2014 Page 5 of 9 ----------------------------- Report received by Council. 8.1. School Resource Officer Contract Chief Klang presented the Police-School Liaison Officer Agreement for the 2014-15 School Year. He noted that there has been no change from the last agreement. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2014-15 SCHOOL LIAISON AGREEMENT. COUNCILMEMBER SJOBLAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9. Public Works 9.2. Street Light Option for North Washington Avenue COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO APPROVE OPTION B FOR THE STREET LIGHT. MAYOR ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. MAYOR ADAMS MOVED TO APPROVE OPTION A FOR THE STREET LIGHT ARM. COUNCIL MEMBER GARDNER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Council Member Pederson questioned whether the Council decided on a height for the sign. The Engineer stated that the bid was approved by the Council with a 20 foot height for the poles. Council Member Pederson questioned the standard height of light poles. The Engineer noted that MnDOT's standard is 30 feet for highways and 20 feet for urban areas. He noted that the sign post could be lower but if banners or flower pots are placed on the pole and they are too low, vandalism could occur. Council Member Gardner suggested that the size of trucks should be considered. He noted that there would be truck deliveries made using Washington Avenue. Council Member Pederson stated that he feels that 20 feet is too high for a pedestrian area. 9.3. Quotes for Electrical System for Street Lights Tim Houle presented the Council with the plans for the electrical system for the street lights on North Washington Avenue. MnDOT has lighting standards. For a local roadway, the 4 street lights should provide the recommended light. He requested the Council to obtain quotes for the electrical system.