1.     CALL TO ORDER 

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.     ROLL CALL & APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3.     MINUTES

A.     Minutes from the Special Workshop on Tuesday, June 21, 2011.

B.     Summary Minutes from the Special Joint Workshop on Tuesday, July 21, 2011 for publication in the Delano Herald Journal

C.     Minutes from the City Council/Economic Development Authority meeting on Tuesday, June 21, 2011.

D.     Minutes from the Special Workshop on Tuesday, June 28, 2011.

E.     Summary Minutes from the Special Workshop on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 for publication in the Delano Herald Journal.

4.     SPEAKERS, PRESENTATIONS & AWARD

A.     Presentation of Service Recognition Award to outgoing Commission Members:

a)     Joe McDonald, Mayor and Council
b)     Brad Hotchkis, Council
c)     Larry Bartels, Council
d)     Bob Heltemes, Historic Preservation Commission
e)     Jason Thompson, Historic Preservation Commission
f)      Robert Gruba, Historic Preservation Commission
g)     David Kenison, Planning Commission

5.     CONSENT ITEMS

The items listed for consideration will be enacted by one motion unless the Mayor, a member of the Council, City Staff or a person in attendance requests an item be removed from the Agenda.

EDA

CITY

A.     Motion to approve resolution authorizing the American Cancer Society and the Delano Relay for Life.

1.     RESOLUTION authorizing the American Cancer Society and the Delano Relay for Life to conduct lawful gambling at the Delano Central Park located at 650 Third Street N; Delano MN.

B.     Motion to approve 2011 Seal Coating Project quote from Pearson Brothers.

C.     Motion to approve resolution authorizing the Delano Catholic Community license for their annual Fall Harvest.  

1.     RESOLUTION approving a gambling application exemption permit for the Delano Catholic Community.

6.     CITY STRATEGY No. 1:  To provide and proactively facilitate the delivery of quality public and community services in a planned, fiscally responsible manner.

A.     Presentation from Jim Wollschlager, Randy's Sanitation, regarding compost program.

7.     CITY STRATEGY No. 2:  To ensure the City's continued sustainability and financial stability.

8.     CITY STRATEGY No. 3:  To plan for the maintenance, replacement and efficiency of the City's equipment, buildings, infrastructure, energy and utility systems.

9.     CITY STRATEGY No. 4:  To manage the City's growth so that it be high quality and consistent with the City's comprehensive plan while maintaining the City's historical culture, characteristics and features.

10.   CITY STRATEGY No. 5:  To encourage and improve the communication of information and ideas with residents and business owners.

11.   CITY STRATEGY No. 6:  To ensure communication and positive relationships between the Council, Staff, Employees and Commission Members.

A.     Minutes from Delano Water, Light and Power Commission on May 16, 2011

B.     Minutes from Park & Recreation Committee May 25, 2011.

12.   CITY STRATEGY No. 7:  To ensure the City has a well trained, productive and accountable workforce to meet the changing needs of the community.

A.     Consider RESOLUTION authorizing a temporary reduction of Fire Relief Pension benefit.

1.     RESOLUTION to approve temporary lowering of the Fire Relief Pension benefit amount to $2,525 per member for November 1, 2011 through December 1, 2011.

B.    Motion to approve Reclassification of Assistant Manager position at Municipal Liquor Store.

C.    Consider new ordinance and contract agreement with licensed Electrical Inspector for electrical inspections.

1.     ORDINANCE and SUMMARY of the City of Delano, Minnesota amending City Code Chapter 4 by adding Section 416.03 relating to electrical inspections, and adopting by reference City Code Chapter 1 and Section 105.01 which among other things contain penalty provisions.

D.     Consider new ordinance giving the City of Delano the temporary authorization to do the Plumbing Plan Review(s) on commercial building.

1.     ORDINANCE and SUMMARY amending Chapter 4 by adding Article 416.05 relating to plumbing permits, plans and specification review, and inspections of plumbing systems; and adopting by reference City Code Chapter 1 and Section 105.01, which among other things contains penalty provisions.

13.   CITY STRATEGY No. 8:  To ensure the public safety from crime and man-made or natural disasters.

A.     Motion to approve 2012/2013 contract for Police Service with the Wright County Sheriff department.

14.   CITY STRATEGY No. 9:  To ensure the overall aesthetic appeal of the City.

15.   OTHER BUSINESS

16.   COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

17.   CLAIMS

A.     City Claims

B.    EDA Claims

18.   ADJOURNMENT