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City Council Minutes January 2, 2024 Page 2 of 10 ----------------------------- Council Member Pederson requests a brief discussion before moving on. He recognizes how fortunate we are, being a small town, to have the newspaper in our city as our official newspaper. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. Mayor Gardner opens discussion on 3.8, 2024 Fee Schedule. Police Chief Davis requests to change the fee for Civil Service from $25 to $50. He states Crow Wing County charges roughly $75, which he believes is a little high, but thinks that bumping it to $50 would be appropriate. Mayor Gardner inquires how much time goes into serving civil documents. Police Chief Davis responds stating it could be up to an hour of time and potentially several different attempts to contact someone, especially if they aren't home, etc. COUNCIL MEMBER CLEMENT MOVES TO AMEND THE FEE FOR CIVIL SERVICE FROM $25 TO $50. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON MOVES TO APPROVE THE 2024 FEE SCHEDULE AS AMENDED. COUNCIL MEMBER RONNING SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4. Open Forum Community member, Jeannie, presents a newly created City of Pequot Lakes flag. She states she is proud of what has been created and recognizes Pequot Lakes Schools student, Jobi, for his contributions in creating the flag. She would like to present the flag to Mayor Gardner and the City of Pequot Lakes. 5. Presentations 5.1. Hwy 371 Billboard Presentation Josh Johnson, with Upland Advertising and Design, is presenting on providing billboard designing and printing. He states they focus on business identity and branding. In 2018 they were contracted to build and design the billboard on Hwy 371. Mr. Johnson recently reached out to the City, inquiring if the City is ready to update the billboard. Mr. Johnson presents several potential billboard designs and their thought process in the designs. He says you have seconds to capture someone's attention as they are driving by. After researching the City of Pequot Lakes, the word "reconnect" stands out to him, he says, so he put together designs based on that. Discussion ensues regarding whether local photographs have been sent to Mr. Johnson for use on the billboard as the examples given are using stock photos. The City will get them current local photos. Mayor Gardner asks Mr. Johnson about the proposal/quote provided. It includes the design and installation. Council Member Pederson states originally it was