1. Review 2003 Financial Audit and Management Letter by Auditors Kern,
DeWenter, Viere, Ltd. (15 min.)
2. Review of Proposed 2005 Budget (please bring books previously distributed). (75 min.)
3. Other Discussion Items. (5 min.)
4. Adjourn.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TENTATIVE AGENDA
8:00 P.M.

1. Call to Order and Pledge.
2. Approval of Agenda.
3. Audience - 10 Minutes Total Time Limit - For Items NOT on this Agenda.

4. Approval of Consent Agenda Items *:

*A. Approve Minutes of September 23, 2004.
*B. Adopt Resolution Accepting $500 Donation from Target for Child Passenger Safety Program.
*C. Proclaim October 2004 as "National Arts and Humanities Month".
*D. Approve Christmas Tree Sales Lot License for Silver Bell Christmas Tree Farm at East
Valley Plaza, SE Corner of 140th Street and Pilot Knob Road.
*E. Approve Change of Manager in Connection with On-Sale Liquor License for RT Minneapolis
Franchise, LLC, d/b/a Ruby Tuesday, 14839 Florence Trail.
*F. Adopt Resolution Setting Hearing, at 8:00 p.m., on November 9, 2004, for New On-Sale
Wine & Beer Licenses for Planned Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant.
*G. Adopt Resolution Approving Division of Special Assessments for Various Parcels.
*H. Receive 2003 Annual City Financial Audit.
*I. Authorize Sale of Surplus City Vehicles at State Public Auction on November 6, 2004.
*J. Approve Agreement with Dakota County for Minnesota Department of Public Safety Safe
Community Grant Program for Activity Reimbursement of $2,000.00.
*K. Approve Amended CDBG Agreement with CHDC for Haralson Square Supportive Housing.
*L. Authorize Engaging Evergreen Land Service Company for Relocation Services in
Connection with Future Reservoir Site Acquisition.
*M. Adopt Resolution Amending Comprehensive Plan for Wellhead Protection Phase 2.
*N. Approve Reduction of Various Financial Guarantees.
*O. Project 04-266, Summerfield Townhomes 2nd Addition Improvements:
*1. Adopt Resolution Setting Public Hearing, at 8:00 p.m., on November 9, 2004.
*2. Adopt Resolution Directing Preparation of Plans and Specifications.

* Items marked with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted with a single motion, without
discussion, unless a councilmember or citizen requests to have any item separately considered. It will then be
moved to the regular agenda for consideration.

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4. Approval of Consent Agenda Items Continued *:

*P. Adopt Resolution Approving Specifications for Project 04-270, Well Pumps 1, 2, & WTP Low
Zone 1 Maintenance, and Authorizing Advertising for Bids, at 2:00 p.m., on November 9, 2004.
*Q. Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for Suspended Modular Tennis Flooring.
*R. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Concrete Sidewalk Replacement Contract - Add $13,120.00.
*S. Authorize Payment of $3,195.62 for Drainage & Utility Easement on Lot 27, Block 1,
Nordic Woods 2nd Addition, in Connection with Project 03-232
*T. Approve Agreement Transferring Norlight Tower Ownership, at Palomino Reservoir, to City.
*U. Establish 2005 City Contribution Toward Employee Group Insurance at $650.00 Per Month.
*V. Approve Extension of Liquor Store Management Agreement to December 31, 2004.
*W. Approve Appointment of Scott DeForrest as Fire Department Training Officer.
*X. Personnel Items - Approve Hiring Seasonal Employees.

5. Regular Agenda Items:

A. ALF Ambulance Presentation of Lifesaver Awards in Recognition of Those Who
Responded to a Cardiac Arrest Call on August 6, 2004.
B. Receive League of Minnesota Cities Achievement Award for Automatic External
Defibrillator (AED) Program.
C. Valley Oak Estates - North of 138th Street and West of Cedar Avenue:
1. Ordinance Rezoning Property from "M-3A" to "R-3".
2 Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat for 17 Single Family Lots.
3. Resolution Ordering Preparation of Preliminary Engineering Report.
D. Home Depot Conditional Use Permit Amendments - 15101 Flagstaff Avenue:
1. Resolution Amending Garden Center for Outdoor Propane Tank Exchange/Sales.
2. Resolution Amending Time Period for Seasonal Outdoor Sales.
E. Comments on Metropolitan Council Draft 2030 Transportation Policy Plan.
F. Ordinances Amending City Code (recommend waiving second readings and passing):
1. Sections Concerning Selected Performance Standards of Zoning Regulations.
2. Section 2-27, Setting Salaries for Mayor and Council Effective in 2005 & 2006.
G. Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Planning Commission.

6. Other Staff Items.
7. Council Items and Communications - Calendar of Upcoming Events.
8. Claims and Bills.
9. Adjourn.

NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: Thursday OCTOBER 28th 6:00 p.m. (Informal
" " " 8:00 p.m. (Regular)
Tuesday NOVEMBER 9th 6:30 p.m. (Informal)
" " " 8:00 p.m. (Regular)
Tuesday NOVEMBER 23rd 8:00 p.m. (Regular)

Regular meetings are broadcast, live, on Charter Communications Cable Channel 16.

(Agendas and meeting minutes are also available on the City's Internet Web Site
www.cityofapplevalley.org)