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Regular meeting of Plainview City Council was called to order January 14, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Tracy Gulbranson, and Todd

Graves. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Deputy Clerk – Nancy Decker Attorney - None Visitors – Fred Heaser. Bill Tice, Val Schmidt, Todd Stellmaker, Rick Guenther, Rich Klees APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – December 26, 2001 Building Permits - 2 Bills - $ 88,745.98 Permits - Loudspeaker Permit and 7 American Legion Dance Permits. MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the Loudspeaker Permit. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to accept, with regret, Fred Heaser's resignation from the Ambulance Advisory Board, effective immediately. Motion passed unanimously. Thank you letter to be sent to Fred. OLD BUSINESS Foam Apparatus Bid Fire Dept MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to approve the low bid of $12,500 submitted from Emergency Apparatus Maintenance for the purchase and installation of a foam injection system for the Fire Department. The cost of the equipment will be shared with the City Fire, Rural Fire and Fire Association Fundraiser. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve having the Mayor and City Clerk sign the MN Department of Natural Resources Matching Grant form for a $2,500 grant for the purchase of the foam equipment. Motion passed unanimously. Well #3 MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to authorize Michael Burgdorf, Public Works Director, to request quotes for the next Council meeting, on diagnosing and fixing the problem with the pump at well #3. Motion passed unanimously.

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TIF 1-2 Closeout MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve a resolution to recommend to the EDA that the EDA pay $25,000 from it’s excess funds, from the clearing and closing of the TIF 1-2 accounts, for the WCRRA Bike Trail, and the City will pay $30,000 toward the Bike Trail (WCRRA). Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Assistant Director MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the Ambulance Director’s recommendation and appoint Valerie Schmidt as Assistant Ambulance Director. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance New Hires MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve hiring Brandon Tice and Sharon Evers, pending EMT Certification and deny hiring Tammy Palmer, as Ambulance Personnel. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Employment Agreement MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson second to approve the Plainview EMS Agreement for new ambulance crewmembers with changes presented. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Policy & Procedure (Job Description /Responsibilities) MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to approve the Plainview EMS Policy & Procedure Section 3 Job Description/Responsibilities with changes presented. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Policy & Procedure (New Crewmember Hiring Process) MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to approve the Plainview EMS Policy & Procedure New Crewmember Hiring Process with changes presented and removal of the words by the Minnesota BCA, to section 2. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Policy & Procedure (Conference Attendance) MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to approve the Plainview EMS Policy & Procedure Conference Attendance presented with changes to section A 1 to include the word “yearly”, Section A 2 to include the “City of Plainview” and Section A 3 to include the “City Council”. Motion passed unanimously. 5 Minute Break City Survey MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson second to proceed with the City Survey costs to be paid ½ from City Council budget and ½ from Administration budget with changes presented at a cost of approximately $540.00. Motion passed unanimously.

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NEW BUSINESS County Snow Plow Contract MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve the County Snow Plowing Contract with City of Plainview at $4482.50 for the year 2002, as presented, pending City Attorney approval. Motion passed unanimously. Employee Vacation and Holiday Time MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to require employees that carry over Vacation and Holiday time to use it within 2 months of year end or lose it. Motion passed unanimously. Annual Designations MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the annual designations for 2002: Banks Peoples State Bank – Checking & CD’s First National Bank – Savings & CD’s Official Newspaper Plainview News Authorization of Facsimile Steven L Erwin, Mayor

Signatures Nancy Decker, City Clerk/Treasurer Acting Mayor Jerry Atkinson Subcommittees Same as last year Broker Certification Juran & Moody Motion passed unanimously. City Audit MOTION: Erwin moved Atkinson second to approve the Audit Confirmation Letter from Gary A Groen, CPA as presented with cost not to exceed $8,750 without prior Council approval. Motion passed unanimously. Worker’s Compensation Insurance MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve the 0 deductible premium option for the City Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Motion passed unanimously. Closed Meeting Meeting closed to public to discuss pending litigation with former employee at 10:01 p.m. Meeting reopened at 10:06 p.m. City Clerk to attend hearing with City Attorney concerning UE Compensation Appeal.

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Adjourn MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to adjourn the meeting at 10:08 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:08 PM. Submitted by, Nancy Decker _____________________ _____________________ City Clerk Steven Erwin, Mayor Nancy Decker, Clerk

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Regular meeting of Plainview City Council was called to order January 28, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Tracy Gulbranson, and Todd

Graves. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Deputy Clerk – Nancy Decker Attorney - Tom Canan Visitors – Joe Kaupa, Val Schmidt, Eric Sawyer, Chris Hynes, Lyndsay Tice, Sharon Tice, Bill Tice, Bob Ferk and Michael Burgdorf APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the agenda as presented with the removal of Impartial Policing Policy and Sewer Backup and addition of Ambulance Training Facility. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – January 14, 2002 Building Permits - 3 Bills - $ 52,222.62 Permits - None. MOTION: Atkinson moved Gulbranson second to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT None OLD BUSINESS Employee Performance Bond MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to approve the Employee Performance Bond of coverage of $200,000.00 at a cost of $1,142.00. Motion passed unanimously. Mead and Hunt Engineering Contract MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the Mead and Hunt Engineering Contract contingent upon correction of portion of Red Insert change. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Bid Results MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to table the Ambulance Bid Results until the next Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

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Well #3 Quotes MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second for McCarthy to come in and pull pump at Well #3, televise, and find the problem, contingent upon acceptable references, insurance and license. Motion passed unanimously. Quiet Claim Deed Erwin left the room for discussion of this item. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to execute a Quiet Claim Deed for Peter Meyer property that was previously the former city dump site. Motion passed unanimously. Bike Trail Funding MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson second to use excess funds from TIF 1-2 closeout to be applied as follows: $30,000 for Bike Trail Funding, contingent on purchase of Douglas Property as trailhead and $5,000 transferred to EDA to use as they designate. Motion passed unanimously. Water/Sewer Rates MOTION: Erwin moved Peterson second to approve current rate plus 9% increase of water and sewer rates pending notification of the Industrial users and final approval at next City Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS MN DOT Task Force MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to appoint Roberta Kurth to the MN DOT Task Force/Recreation Trails. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance LOA Request MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to accept a Leave of Absence for Richard Guenther from the Ambulance Crew. Motion passed unanimously. Premise Gambling Permit MOTION: Graves moved Gulbranson second to approve the Resolution Approving the Premise Gambling Permit for Community Charities at Gopher Lanes. Motion passed unanimously. Payroll Cafeteria Plan MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve the Payroll Cafeteria Plan Amendment as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Adjourn MOTION: Peterson moved Erwin second to adjourn the meeting at 9:56 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.

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Meeting adjourned at 9:56 PM. Submitted by, Nancy Decker City Clerk ____________________________ ______________________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Nancy Decker, Clerk

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Regular meeting of Plainview City Council was called to order February 11, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Tracy Gulbranson, and Todd

Graves. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Deputy Clerk – Nancy Decker Attorney - None Visitors –Neil Weaver, Al Simanovski, Bill Merchlewitz, Eric Hart, Tony Hart, Mitchell Doane, Kyle Hart, Eric Johnson, Curtis Hart, Kim D. Clarey, Bill Tice, Eric Sawyer, Valerie Schmidt, Bill Arendt, Dallas Moe, Karen Fasching, Riley Snyder, Todd Stellmaker, Jon W. Green, Kent Harrington, J.J. Peterson, Corey Schmidt, Jared Snyder, Rafe Snyder, Kathie Roussopoulos, Deb Weinrich and Jean Liebenow. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the agenda with the amending of Unfinished Business from Ambulance Bid Results to Ambulance Bid Results, Training Facility and Workout Room. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – January 28, 2002 Building Permits - 0 Bills - $ 185,296.27 Permits - Union-Plainview Youth Center, Dance Permit 2/16/02 MOTION: Atkinson moved Graves second to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion passed with Atkinson, Gulbranson, Graves and Peterson voting in favor and Erwin opposed. PUBLIC HEARING Final Plat-Eastwinds Subdivision MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to table the Eastwinds Subdivision Final Plat until the next meeting 2/25/2002 for further review by City Engineer. Motion passed unanimously. Conditional Use Permit -Warehouse in a C-1 MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson second to approve the Conditional Use Permit for ABA Water Systems Warehouse as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion passed unanimously. Conditional Use Permit -Park in a R-1 MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to table the Conditional Use Permit for the Park/Bike Trailhead until the next meeting on 02/25/2002. Motion passed unanimously.

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Conditional Use Permit -Single Family Residence addition to a Business in a C-1 MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Residential in a C-1 for David and Diane Lutzke. Motion passed unanimously. Amend the Zoning Ordinance-Garage Height First reading of the Plainview Land Management Ordinance Amendment to Section 19 of Article IV concerning Garage Height. Amend the Zoning Ordinance-Lot Splits MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to table the Plainview Land Management Ordinance Amendment to Section 10 of Article IV concerning Lot Splits until the next meeting 02/25/2002. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT None OLD BUSINESS Trail Resolution MOTION: Atkinson moved Gulbranson second to approve the Resolution #0202-01 showing proposed alignment and grade of the Great River Ridge Trail. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Bid Results MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to reject all Ambulance bids and to re-bid with new specifications approved by the City Attorney. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Training Facility MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to approve the Ambulance Training Institution using the donated funds of $5,200 for equipment and supply costs, pending City Attorney approval and Instructor Contract drafted and signed. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Workout Room MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve Ambulance Fitness Room in basement of the Ambulance building with conditions: signed waiver for users, for use by employees only/no family, during business hours only, a written policy in place, training provided before use, and all equipment is donated. Motion passed unanimously. Mead & Hunt Engineering Contract Mead & Hunt Engineering contract was rewritten with requested changes that were approved by the City Council at the previous meeting.

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Water and Sewer Rates Resolutions MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve Resolution to raise water rates to 9% and table the sewer rates for further information. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Ambulance Advisory Board Replacement MOTION: Atkinson moved Graves second to appoint Dan Jensen to the Ambulance Advisory Board to complete the term vacated by Fred Heaser. Motion passed unanimously. Adjourn MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM. Submitted by, Nancy Decker City Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Nancy Decker, Clerk

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Regular meeting of Plainview City Council was called to order February 25, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Tracy Gulbranson, and Todd

Graves. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Deputy Clerk – Nancy Decker Attorney – Tom Canan Visitors –Neil Weaver, Al Simanovski, Bill & Peggy Merchlewitz, Elaine & Bob Haley, Kenny Sylvester, Fred Heaser, Bill Tice, Eric Sawyer, Valerie Schmidt, Bill Arendt, Aaron Walters, Allen Simanovski, Diane Kappas & Tim, John Coons, Alice & Chris Henderson, Pat & Mark Therneau, Kent Harrington, Bill Pfeilsticker, JoAnn Stahl, Betsy Graves, Karen Graves, Marlin Graves, Lisa Hoekstra, Tom Hoekstra, Rick Turri, Kathie Roussopoulos, Don Weinrich and Shawna O’Reilly. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved Atkinson second to approve the amended agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – February 11, 2002 Building Permits - 0 Bills - $ 185,296.27 Permits - None MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to approve the consent agenda with the bills for SE MN EMS $110 for Bill Blackburn EMS Training, Wabasha County Public Health $115 for Sharon Evers Hepatitis Immunization, and Preferred Advertising $175.59 removed. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Final Plat-Eastwinds Subdivision MOTION: Atkinson moved Gulbranson second to approve the Eastwinds Subdivision Final Plat with recommendations as approved by the Planning Commission, contingent upon the Developer Agreement being signed by the March 11, 2002 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Conditional Use Permit -Park in a R-1 MOTION: Atkinson moved to second to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the Park/Bike Trailhead with parking limited to 20 spaces with Planning Commission recommendations and landscaping as proposed. Motion died for lack of second. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the Park/Bike Trailhead with parking limited to 20 spaces for the first five years and possibility of expanding the parking after that time as needed for trail or park only, with landscaping as

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proposed and the deed mirroring the Conditional Use Permit. Motion passed unanimously. Erwin abstained. Amend the Zoning Ordinance-Garage Height MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the second reading and adoption of the Plainview Land Management Ordinance Amendment to Section 19 of Article IV concerning garage heights. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the second reading and adoption of the Plainview Land Management Ordinance Amendment to Section 20 of Article IV concerning garage heights. Motion passed with Erwin, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson voting in favor and Atkinson opposed. Amend the Zoning Ordinance-Lot Splits First reading of the Plainview Land Management Ordinance Amendment to Section 10 of Article IV concerning Lot Splits. First reading of the Plainview Land Management Ordinance Amendment to Section 12.1 of Article IV concerning Lot Splits. First reading of the Plainview Land Management Ordinance Amendment to create Section 22 of Article IV concerning Lot Split of Platted Land, with change to section 22.3. PUBLIC COMMENT None OLD BUSINESS Sewer Rate Resolution MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve Resolution to raise sewer rates by 3%, effective January 1, 2002 and rates will be reviewed for January 2003. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Bid Results MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to accept the Ambulance higher bid from Road Rescue at a cost of $123,458 because it met the specifications and Bill Tice presented information showing proven quality and safety superiority. Motion passed with Atkinson, Peterson and Graves voting in favor, Erwin and Gulbranson against. Financing Street Sweeper MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to table discussion on financing of Street Sweeper to next meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

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Ambulance Leave of Absence Policy MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the Ambulance Leave of Absence Policy as presented with a correction to add training skills must meet the satisfaction of the director prior to returning to active duty. Motion passed unanimously. Cemetery Mowing Contract MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to accept the low bid form Green Meadows Lawn Care to mow and trim the cemetery at a cost of $315 per mowing and $315 per trim. Motion passed unanimously. Well #3 Repair Work MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to accept the bid from McCarthy Well at a cost of $16,610.35 to do the repair work on Well #3. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Library Furniture Sale MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve the sale of 4 Study Carrels at $100 each, no delivery, and proceeds put back into the Library Fund. Motion passed unanimously. Bicycle Event MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve overnight camping in the City Park for the Bicycle event scheduled, June 18, 2002. Motion passed unanimously. Cable Franchise Agreement MOTION: Erwin moved Gulbranson second to ask the Cable Board for a recommendation on the Informal Process of renewal of the Cable Contract. Motion passed unanimously. Recess MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to recess the meeting to 9:00 AM, Saturday, March 2. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting recessed at 11:25 PM. Submitted by, Nancy Decker City Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Nancy Decker, Clerk

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Regular meeting of Plainview City Council was called to order March 11, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Tracy Gulbranson, and Todd Graves. Lee

Peterson came later. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Deputy Clerk – Peg Tentis Attorney – None Visitors – Tom Hoekstra, Bill Tice, Fred Heaser, Dallas Moe, Donny Schreiber, Darold Heddlesten, Michael Burgdorf, Kathie Roussopoulos, Randy Doughty, Jeannie Speedling, Eric Sawyer, Ken Zarling, Don Hall and Nancy Decker. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved Atkinson second to approve the amended agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – February 25, 2002 Building Permits - 6 Bills - $ 400300.09 Permits - None MOTION: Graves moved Gulbranson second to approve the amended consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING CUP for Plainview Milk Products MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve the CUP (Plainview Milk Products) with the condition that semi-trucks may not park on the North side of 1st Ave SW or the South side of 2nd Ave SW. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved Gulbranson second to approve the removal of the sidewalk on 1st Ave SW and to replace it with drive-over/moundable curb also to amend the sidewalk ordinance. Motion passed with Atkinson, Peterson, Gulbranson, and Graves voting in favor and Erwin opposed. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to direct City Staff to prepare suggested changes to the City Code concerning removal of sidewalks in Commercial/Industrial Areas. Motion passed unanimously. Amend the Zoning Ordinance-Lot Splits MOTION: Graves moved Gulbranson second to adopt Plainview Land Management Ordinance Amendment to Section 10 of Article IV, to Section 12.1 of Article IV, and create Section 22 of Article IV concerning Lot Splits. Motion passed unanimously.

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PUBLIC COMMENT None OLD BUSINESS Re-apply for FEMA Grant MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve re-applying for the FEMA Grant (Fire Department Vehicle). Motion passed unanimously. SEMCAC Lease MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson second to approve the SEMCAC Lease. Motion passed unanimously. Previous Bills MOTION: Atkinson moved Graves second to approve paying previous bills totaling $400.59. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS New Hires MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the hiring of Mary Kahn as the new Public Works Employee. New Ambulance Employees are Kathy Meyer, George Czapiewski, Jolie Olson, Paul Bedtke, Chad Jensen and re-appointing Michael Gause, subject to pending background checks. Motion passed unanimously. Summer Recreation Program MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve changing the Pool Group Rental Fee to $35.00 per hour. Motion passed unanimously. 5th St NW Sewer MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve obtaining a Feasibility Report from Mead & Hunt concerning alternatives for the sewer problem and to add one block more block for review. This report to be funded from the Sewer Fund. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Erwin second to adjourn the meeting 9:50 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM. Submitted by, Peg Tentis Deputy Clerk

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___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Peg Tentis, Deputy Clerk

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Regular meeting of Plainview City Council was called to order March 25, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Tracy Gulbranson, and Todd

Graves. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Clerk – Nancy Decker Attorney – Tom Canan Visitors – Bill Tice, Fred Heaser, Eric Sawyer, Roger Durgin, Steve Mattson, Karen Graves and Todd Stellmaker. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the amended agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – March 11, 2002 Building Permits - 6 Bills - $ 99,187.41 Permits - 5 Building Permits, 2 Non Intoxicating Liquor Licenses MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the amended consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT None OLD BUSINESS Equipment Bond MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the Resolution to Bond for Equipment Certificates. Motion passed with Atkinson, Peterson, Gulbranson and Graves voting in favor and Erwin opposed. MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the Resolution to Establish Procedures to Reimburse with Bond Funds. Motion passed unanimously.

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Summer Recreation Program MOTION: Atkinson moved Gulbranson second to approve the recommended Summer Recreation fees as presented with the change of no fee for Town Team Baseball. Motion passed unanimously. Map Purchase MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the purchase of the digitized City maps from Yaggy Colby, Inc at a cost of $1,500 to $2,000 with a request for more prints. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Lot Split MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve the lot split for Lot 8 and 9, Block 16 of the Original Plat of the City of Plainview, as presented. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Erwin second to approve charging no fee for lot split requests. Motion passed with Erwin, Peterson, Gulbranson and Graves voting in favor and Atkinson opposed. Gold Cross Agreement MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the Gold Cross billing and Intercept agreement as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Liquor License Fees MOTION: Gulbranson moved Erwin second to leave Wine and Beer Licensing fees at the current rate. Motion passed unanimously. Hiawathaland Transit MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve the paying the Hiawathaland Transit local operating share expense for 2001 of $5767.55 and bill the City of Elgin for their 21% share. Motion passed unanimously. Cemetery Drive MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to approve requesting a feasibility report for a gravel or bituminous drive into the new section of the cemetery. Motion passed unanimously.

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Employment Application MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to direct City Staff to prepare a new application form and have the city attorney review it for next meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Band Contract MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve the Band contract with “Chaser Straight” for August 16, 2001 as presented, with the band facing south. Motion passed unanimously. Well #3 MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to approve a water test for well #3 at a cost of $450.00 and attaching two vacuum pumps to the pump to reduce cavitation at a cost of $1,000 to $2,000. Motion passed unanimously. Library Room Rent MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve Library Meeting Room rates to $5 for non-profit and $10 for government organizations, as approved by the Library Board. Motion passed unanimously. Closed Meeting MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to close the meeting to discuss pending litigation at 10:00 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting re-opened to the public at 11:00 PM.

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Attorney Concerns MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve accepting the settlement agreement regarding well #3, with section 11 sentence 2 removed. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Erwin moved Gulbranson second to approve process for future forfeitures: when County issues ticket, the City will not prosecute, City will not proceed with forfeiture if the value does not meet the city threshold set by Council, and all vehicles will be stored at the City facility. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to adjourn the meeting 11:05 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 PM. Submitted by, Nancy Decker City Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Nancy Decker, Clerk

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Recessed meeting of Plainview City Council was called to order April 1, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Tracy Gulbranson, and Todd

Graves. came later. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Deputy Clerk – Peg Tentis Attorney – None Visitors – Dean Harrington, Eric Sawyer, Gene McNallan and Barry Kramer. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to approve the amended agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA None PUBLIC COMMENT None OLD BUSINESS Trailhead Resolution MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve the Resolution to Adopt the WCRRA Trailhead with conditions as presented. Motion passed with Atkinson, Peterson, and Gulbranson voting in favor and Erwin abstained. New Cemetery Maintenance MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson second to approve the New Cemetery Maintenance Contract with Schmitz Lawncare. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Compost Site MOTION: Gulbranson moved Erwin second to direct the Public Works Director to report back to the City Council with several different options and costs for screenings of the compost site. Motion passed unanimously. Closed Meeting MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to close the meeting to discuss pending litigation at 10:05 PM. Motion passed unanimously.

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Meeting re-opened to the public at 10:10 PM. Legal MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to accept the Settlement Agreement and Release with American Plumbing. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to adjourn the meeting at 10:12 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:12 PM. Submitted by: Peg Tentis Deputy Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Peg Tentis, Deputy Clerk

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Regular meeting of Plainview City Council was called to order April 8, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, and Todd Graves. Absent - Tracy Gulbranson, Administrator – Steven Robertson Clerk – Nancy Decker Attorney – None Visitors –Fred Heaser, Eric Sawyer, Roger Durgin, Jim Tidball, Bill Ohm, Michael Burgdorf, Randy Doughty and John Lubinski. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the amended agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – March 25, 2002 Building Permits - 7 Bills - $ 182,175.52 Permits - 7 Building Permits, 13 Dance Permits Plainview American Legion, Boy Scout Troop

#57 Wedgewood Park camp permit. MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the amended consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT No Action Taken. OLD BUSINESS Water and Sewer Issues 5th St NW MOTION: Atkinson moved Graves second to approve holding a Public Hearing on Sewer Replacement on 5th Street NW and 2nd Ave NW on May 13, 2002. Motion passed unanimously. Sewer Main Replacement Costs MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve Mead & Hunt to do a study of Water Main replacement costs and to bring it back in July. Motion passed unanimously. Delinquent Water Bills MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve to discontinue Water Service for unpaid customers on April 15, 2002. Motion passed unanimously.

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Pool Waiver MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the waiver form for Summer Recreation Participants. Motion passed unanimously. Pool Director MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to appoint Vince Welch as Pool Director and James McDonough as assistant Director with 30 day probation at a rate of $7.47, then to $7.97 after probationary period or else to hire from within. Motion passed unanimously. Cemetery Road MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to build Cemetery Road from Perpetual Care Funds. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 24 Hour Police Coverage MOTION: Atkinson moved Graves second to change pay period policy for Police to 2 weeks for 12 hour shifts during summer. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Erwin moved Atkinson second to approve changing Holiday to 12 hours for 12 hour shifts during the summer for Police. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to adjourn the meeting 9:15 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM. Submitted by, Nancy Decker City Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Nancy Decker, Clerk

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Regular meeting of Plainview City Council was called to order April 22, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, and Tracy Gulbranson. Absent - Todd Graves Administrator – Steven Robertson Clerk – Nancy Decker Attorney – Thomas Canan Visitors –Shawna O'Reilly, Bill Tice, Michael L. Burgdorf, Patricia Burgdorf, Darold Heddlesten, Eric Sawyer, Kathie Roussopoulos, Sharon Tice, Lyndsay Tice and Richard Sawyer. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – March 08, 2002 Building Permits - 9 Bills - $ 273,764.93 Permits - 9 Building Permits, 2 Dance Permits (Plainview Lion's Club & Plainview Union Youth

Center), Leona Klassen for Popcorn Stand. MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT No Action Taken. OLD BUSINESS Ambulance EMT MOTION: Motion made and Rescinded. MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second for the City Administrator to write a letter to Mary Hall to inform of her right to a hearing before termination and send via Certified Mail. Motion passed unanimously. Screening Options/Compost Pile MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to apply for State Grant (MN DOT) for screening at compost site. Motion passed unanimously.

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Brush Contact MOTION: Atkinson moved Gulbranson second to approve lease for Compost Site for 2002-2003. Motion passed unanimously. Erwin abstained. New Pool Hires MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve hiring pool personnel, pending background checks from Olmsted and Wabasha Counties, any flagged are to come back to the Council. Motion passed unanimously. Election Equipment Grant MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to accept the State Grant for Election Equipment. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Instructor Agreement MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to approve the Ambulance Instructor Contract for Ambulance Training Institute, as rewritten. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Clinical Observation Agreement MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to approve Olmsted Medical Center Clinical Observation Agreement, after corrections and Tom Canan has approved. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to recess the meeting 9:20 PM until Monday, April 29, 2002 at 4:30 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting recessed at 9:20 PM. Submitted by, Nancy Decker City Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven, Mayor Nancy Decker, Clerk

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Regular meeting of Plainview City Council was re-convened April 29, 2002 at 4:30 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, and Todd Graves. Absent - Tracy Gulbranson Administrator – Steven Robertson Clerk – Nancy Decker Attorney – None Visitors – Todd Stellmaker, Randy Doughty, Mark Jarstad APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to approve the amended agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting Closed for Personnel Issues at 4:31 P.M. Meeting Re-opened at 5:42 P.M. MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to recess the meeting at 5:45 PM until Monday, May 6, 2002 at 6:00 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting recessed at 5:45 PM. Submitted by, Nancy Decker City Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Nancy Decker, Clerk

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Regular meeting of Plainview City Council was re-convened May 6, 2002 at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Todd Graves and Lee Peterson came late. Absent - Tracy Gulbranson Administrator – Steven Robertson Deputy Clerk – Peg Tentis Attorney – None Visitors – Gary Groen, Randy Doughty APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Atkinson moved Graves second to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Gary Groen presented the Audit for 2001. The Board of Equalization Hearing began at 7:00 PM. Wabasha County Assessor's Office- Loren Benz, Sandy Kubly and Dick Schouweiler. Public: Neil Weaver, Duane Schultz, Mary Olson, Alan Raygor and Joan Smith. After hearing information from all visitors, 1 written correspondence and 2 telephone correspondence the Council took action as follows: MOTION: Atkinson moved Graves second to reduce the Market Value to $196,200 for Parcel 26-00788-00 (Neil Weaver). Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to reduce the Market Value to $60,500 for Parcel 26-00051-03 (Duane Schultz). Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to leave the Market Value as appraised at $149,300 for Parcel 26-00727-00 (Frank & Mary Olson). Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to reduce the Market Value to $129,100 for Parcel 26-00780-00 (Alan & Debbie Raygor). Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Graves moved Atkinson second to leave the Market Value as appraised at $135,100 for Parcel 26-00099-00 (Ivan & Joan Smith). Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to leave the Market Value as appraised at $25,700 for Parcel 26-00324-00 and $38,300 for Parcel 26-00361-03 (Ivan & Joan Smith). Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved Graves second to leave the Market Value as appraised at $92,400 for Parcel 26-00654-00 (Beverly Pille). Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved Graves second to reduce the Market Value to $95,000 for Parcel 26-00698-00 (Charles Murray). Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Erwin moved Atkinson second to leave the Market Value as appraised at $25,000 for Parcel 26-01251-00 (DeVries & Kreofsky). Motion passed unanimously.

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The Board of Review closed at 8:55 PM. MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve Bailing of Well #3 and cost not to exceed $12,000.00. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to accept the resignation of Jason Bade effect May 20, 2002 with regret. Also a letter of thanks for all his service is to be sent to him. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve a Leave of Absence to Steven Robertson from May 13-24, 2002. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM. Submitted by, Peg Tentis Deputy Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Peg Tentis, Deputy Clerk

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Regular meeting of Plainview City Council was called to order May 13, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves, and Tracy

Gulbranson. Absent - None Administrator – Absent Clerk – Nancy Decker Attorney – Absent Visitors – Susan Strandberg, Eric Sawyer, Ike Speedling, Ione Jacobs, Therese Jacobs, Verlynn LeVan, Tim Hynes, Ken Eversman, Cheryl Eversman, Tim Carter, Fred Heaser, Dan Standinger, Marian Burgdorf, Beth Haley, Dean Harrington, Jill Tentis, Jim Tentis, Erin Schumacher, Mark Becker, Tom Haley, Chris Peterson, Mary Beth Quiram, Jackie Pederson, Elaine Kroening, Maurice Kroening, Karen Peterson, Sandy Kubly, Kristi Ranta, Merlin Schreiber, Richard Sawyer, Darold Heddlesten, Bill Tice, Rich Klees, Tim Schneider, Brian Ellinghuysen, Randy Doughty, Jim Simon, and Aaron Squires APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved Atkinson second to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – April 22, 2002 Building Permits - 11 Bills - $ 217,617.52 Permits - None. MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to approve the consent agenda with the word to added on page 26 in Old Business. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT None PUBLIC HEARING MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to have the engineer do a study on Water/Sewer Replacement for the worst section of the city from Yaggy Colby Study. Motion passed unanimously. At 8:30 PM a 2-minute break was taken. OLD BUSINESS Insurance Coverage MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson to add a no fault sewer back up insurance ($10,000/occur) for a cost of $1800.00 per year. Motion passed unanimously.

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Eastwood Park/Developer Land Exchange MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to deny land swap request from Verlynn LeVan . Motion passed unanimously. Erwin abstained. TH 247 Parking Restrictions MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second that business owners come up with a unified plan for Highway 247 Parking and Barry Kramer to oversee this. Motion passed unanimously. Fire Department Electrical Quotes MOTION: Atkinson moved Gulbranson second to accept Plainview Electric's low bid for the Fire Hall electric service upgrade at a cost of $1,580.00. Motion passed unanimously. Fire Department Ventilation Project MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to accept the low bid of $15,567.00 from Haley Comfort Systems for Fire Hall Ventilation System. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to allocate up to $16,000.00 for Fire Hall Ventilation Project, using $8,000.00 budgeted and $8,000.00 from General Funds. Motion passed with Atkinson, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson voting in favor and Erwin against. Ambulance Service MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve contract with Midway Park for Ambulance coverage at practice races at Midway, with suggested Attorney changes. Motion passed unanimously. Wagner Construction MOTION: Erwin moved Atkinson second that Tom Canan write letter to Wagner Construction stating that lien waivers need to be signed and in before final payment will be made. Motion passed unanimously. Work Session MOTION: Gulbranson moved Erwin second to table discussion on Work Session and Personnel Issues. Motion passed with Erwin, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson voting in favor and Atkinson voting against. NEW BUSINESS New Employee

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MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to accept the Police Chief’s recommendation to hire Shawn Schneider at $13.00 per hour for the full time police officer position. Motion passed unanimously. Wages for Translator MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve a pay increase for April Loyo, interpreter, to $15.00 per hour, with a minimum of 2 hours per call. Motion passed unanimously. Enforcement of City Code MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to table the Code Enforcement to the next meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Building Permit/Fisk Acres MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve Brian Ellinghuysen's building permit. Motion passed unanimously. TH 42 Overlay MOTION: Atkinson moved Graves second to have the City Engineer meet with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and come back with a plan for Highway 42 upgrade by July meeting. Motion passed unanimously. City Contracts MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve State Purchasing Contract at cost of $500.00. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to not sign the G & K Services contact as recommended by the City Attorney. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Erwin second to adjourn the meeting at 11:25 PM. Motion passed with Erwin, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson voting in favor and Atkinson against. Meeting adjourned at 11:25 PM. Nancy Decker City Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Nancy Decker, Clerk

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Regular meeting of Plainview City Council was called to order May 29, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves, and Tracy

Gulbranson. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Clerk – Nancy Decker Attorney – Tom Canan Visitors – Shawna O'Reilly, Brenda Stelow, Randy Doughty, Don Hall, Sharon and Bill Tice APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the agenda amended to include the American Legion donation and the Clerk’s Resignation. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – May 6 & May 13, 2002 Building Permits - 8 Bills - $ 103,557.39 Permits & Licenses - 8 Building Permits, Plainview Union Youth Center Wedgewood Park and

Loudspeaker Permit, 2 Dance Permits to Plainview American Legion, Sewer Extension Eastwinds Subdivision, Club Liquor License to Plainview American Legion, Wine Only Liquor License to Rebekah's pending insurance certificate, Alliant Energy Donation to Plainview Public Library, Wayne Wegner Family Donation to Plainview Ambulance and Lakeside Foods Donation to Corn on the Cob.

MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT None OLD BUSINESS MS Bike Tram Tour MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve MS Bike Tram Tour to use Eckstein Athletic Field pending Public Works approval. Motion passed unanimously.

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Liquor Store Carpet/Off-Sale Expansion MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve Schad & Zabel and C.A.S. Construction to do Liquor Store Remodeling. Cost over budget will come from Liquor Store profits. Voting in favor Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson, against Erwin and Atkinson. Enforcement of City Code/Junkyards MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson second to send information to Ekstrand Law Office on Junkyards to decide if prosecution is needed. Motion passed unanimously. Work Session/City Personnel Issues Meeting MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to have the first meetings in June and July at 6:00 to 7:00 PM as Pre-Council Work Sessions and Readdress issue at second meeting of July, agendas will be prepared for these sessions. Voting in favor Atkinson, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson, Erwin opposed. NEW BUSINESS Police Part-time Officer MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves second to approve hiring Kenneth Douglas as part time police officer at $11.55 per hour, contingent on passing drug test and physical. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Call Hours MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve Ambulance Call Hours Policy. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Training Instructors MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve Chuck Coggins, Michael Gause, and William Blackburn as Ambulance Training Instructors. Motion passed unanimously. Clerk's Resignation MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to accept the Clerk's Resignation. Motion passed unanimously.

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Interim Clerk MOTION: Erwin moved Gulbranson second to appoint Steven Robertson as Interim Clerk, do study for finance officer need, and advertise for applicants. Motion passed unanimously. Flag Poles MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to move flags and flowers up pole above signs. Motion passed unanimously. Pool Hires MOTION: Erwin moved Gulbranson second to advertise for Assistant Pool Director in the Rochester Post Bulletin and YMCA. Also to hire Lori Jacobs and Becky Jacobs pending background checks. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved Graves second to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM. Nancy Decker City Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Nancy Decker, Clerk

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A Pre-Council Work Session of the Plainview City Council was called to order June 10, 2002 at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin, with the regular scheduled City Council meeting following at 7:00 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves, and Tracy

Gulbranson. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Deputy Clerk - Peg Tentis Attorney – None Visitors – Shawna O'Reilly, Neil Weaver, Eric Sawyer, Bev Pille, Dean Harrington, John Lubinski, Randy Doughty. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved Atkinson second to approve the amended agenda. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – May 29, 2002 Building Permits - 18 Bills - $ 233,333.75 Permits & Licenses - 18 Building Permits MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the consent agenda as presented. Voting in favor Erwin, Graves, Gulbranson, Peterson. Atkinson abstaining. PUBLIC COMMENT None. PUBLIC MEETING CUP Warehouse/Haley's MOTION: Erwin moved Gulbranson second to approve the Haley Comfort System’s CUP for a warehouse in a T district, upon applying for and being approved, a replat by the first City Council Meeting of July. Motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Building Permit Issues MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve a $35.00 charge to builders when a home is built on wrong lot. Motion passed unanimously.

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MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to have the City Attorney draw up an Ordinance concerning penalties for violation of Building Permits. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Dept. Training Institute Wages MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve rate of pay for Chuck Coggins at $21.00 per hour. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Erwin second to approve rate of pay for Bill Blackburn and Michael Gause at $15.00 per hour. Motion passed unanimously. City Flower Baskets MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to rescind the motion of the last meeting of moving the flags and flowers up pole above signs. Voting in favor Erwin, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson. Against Atkinson. NEW BUSINESS Prosecution of Employee Misconduct MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson second to approve proceeding with affidavit for prosecution against former employee Mark Rablin. Motion passed unanimously. Grant from Aquila for TIF Administration MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve to proceed with the Aquila Contract. Motion passed unanimously. TIF Public Hearing MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to set the proposed TIF 1-7 Public Hearing at the next City Council Meeting, June 24 at 7:00 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Landscape Grant /Compost Pile MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve a resolution supporting the Landscaping Grant. Motion passed unanimously. Aerial City Picture MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to appoint the City Administrator to look into Aerial Photos of City and make a proposal at the next Council Meeting. Also that this item be put on the Agenda. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.

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Peg Tentis Deputy Clerk ___________________ __________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Peg Tentis, Deputy Clerk

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The Plainview City Council Meeting was called to order June 24, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves, and Tracy

Gulbranson. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Deputy Clerk - Peg Tentis Attorney – Thomas Canan Visitors – Ione Spring-Jacobs, Steve Sawyer, Richard Sawyer, Bill Ohm, Rich Klees, Ike Speedling, Jeannie Speedling and Randy Doughty. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the amended agenda. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – June 10, 2002 Building Permits - 13 Bills - $ 90,094.66 Permits & Licenses - 13 Building Permits and Charitable Gambling Permits to St. Joachim's Church and John Houghton Benefit. MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to approve the consent agenda as presented Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT None. PUBLIC MEETING Proposed TIF 1-7 (Plainview Milk Products) MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson second to approve the proposed TIF 1-7 for Plainview Milk Products subject to obtaining a written waiver from the Plainview School District. Motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Allocation of Fire Dept. Estate Money MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the Fire Department purchasing 10 air packs form Alex Air Apparatus and to sell the old Air Packs as is. Motion passed unanimously. CUP For Warehouse in a T-1 Transition District MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve Haley Comfort Systems CUP without conditions. Motion passed unanimously.

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NEW BUSINESS Employee Leave of Absence MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Peterson second to approve a leave of absence to Joe Brueske from July 3 - August 10, 2002. Motion passed unanimously. Downtown Parking MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to have Barry Kramer contact downtown businesses and organize a group meeting to discuss the issue. Motion passed unanimously. Vehicle Failure (Public Works) MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to replace engine for 620 Allis Chalmers Tractor with Pierce Sales & Service. Motion passed unanimously. New Hire (Asst. Pool Director) MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve hiring Tim Patrie as Assistant Pool Director subject to passing background check and wage amended to $8.50 per hour. Motion passed unanimously. Lift Station Failure MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson second to direct the Planning Commission to review the idea of requiring sewer check valves in all new homes. Motion passed unanimously. Changes to the Employee Personnel Policy MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve the new accrual of vacation time, effective January 1, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson second to approve the new accrual of sick time, effective January 1, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the proposed usage for vacation time, effective January 1, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve carry-over up to 40 hours of vacation time, effective January 1, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. Department Head Classification MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to approve changing the Fair Labor Standards Act designation for the Public Works Director, Police Chief and Liquor Store Manager from non-exempt to exempt effective January 1, 2003. Street Sweepings

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MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to accept Jerry Haley's bid for $75.00 for the Street Sweepings. Motion passed unanimously. Cemetery Flags MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to accept Plainview American Legion maintaining flags at the cemetery. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 PM. Peg Tentis Deputy Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Peg Tentis, Deputy Clerk The Plainview City Council Meeting was called to order June 27, 2002 at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves, and Tracy

Gulbranson. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Deputy Clerk - None Attorney – None Visitors – Gary Johnson and Blake Pickart

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CITY CLERK/TREASURER INTERVIEW MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson second to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting recessed at 8:00 PM. Steven Robertson Acting City Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Steven Robertson, Acting Clerk

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The Plainview City Council Meeting was called to order June 28, 2002 at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves, and Tracy

Gulbranson. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Deputy Clerk - None Attorney – None Visitors – Cindy Harrison and Michelle Schurhammer CITY CLERK/TREASURER INTERVIEW MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to offer the position of City Clerk/Treasurer to Michelle Schurhammer. If Ms. Schurhammer refuses, then offer the position to Gary Johnson, then Blake Pickart, and then Cindy Harrison. The applicant must pass a criminal background check and a drug test. The position is to be salaried at $35,000, with the vacation, sick, and holiday days of a new employee with no senority. Voting in favor: Erwin, Graves, Atkinson and Peterson. Against: Gulbranson. MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 PM. Steven Robertson Acting City Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Steven Robertson, Acting Clerk

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A Pre-Council Work Session of the Plainview City Council was called to order July 8, 2002 at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin, with the regular scheduled City Council meeting following at 7:00 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves, and Tracy

Gulbranson. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Office Assistant – Bev Pille Attorney – None Visitors – Shawna O'Reilly, Mike Jeppson, Eric Sawyer, Nancy Decker, and Al Raygor. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve the amended agenda. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – June 24, 27, and 28, 2002 Building Permits - 4 Bills - $ 84,354.44 Permits & Licenses - 4 Building Permits, 1 Fireworks Permit for Corn on the Cob, 1 Dance

Permit for Corn on the Cob, and 1 Band/Concert Permit for Corn on the Cob MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve the amended agenda. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC MEETING Amendments to the Land Management Ordinance MOTION: Peterson moved Graves second to approve amending Article 4, Section 20, of the Land Management Ordinance as presented. Motion passed. Voting in favor: Erwin, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson. Against: Atkinson. MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve amending Article 10, Section 5, of the Land Management Ordinance as presented. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson second to approve fire works permit for the Corn on the Cob Celebration, contingent upon Al Raygor getting the necessary information to the City Administrator. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves second to approve donating $3,189.45 for the Corn on the Cob Celebration ($1,189.45 to be used for portable restrooms and dumpsters and $2,000 to be used for fireworks and advertisement, which is to be transferred from the Liquor Store Reserve Fund). Contingent upon it being legally acceptable to the City’s Attorney. Motion passed. Voting in favor: Gulbranson, Graves, Atkinson and Peterson. Against: Erwin.

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MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to install 2-110 outlets on the outside wall of the Wedgwood bathroom, with a cost not to exceed $400. Contingent upon the project’s feasibility, as per the Public Works Directors opinion. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson second to approve Live Music on August 15 at Wedgwood Park and closing off 3rd Avenue from North of Wedgwood Park to the American Legion in order to serve corn. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Erwin moved Peterson second to approve 2 day liquor license for the American Legion for Corn on the Cob, with the exception that alcohol is not to be served or sold in Wedgwood Park. Motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Electronic Voting Equipment Plan MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the Electronic Voting Equipment Plan. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Department Head Compensation MOTION: Peterson moved, Erwin second set the Chief of Police’s salary to $47,970.14, effective January 1, 2003. Motion passed. Voting in favor: Erwin, Gulbranson, Graves, and Peterson. Against: Atkinson. MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves second set the Public Works Director’s salary to $49,238.90, effective January 1, 2003. Motion passed. Voting in favor: Erwin, Gulbranson, Graves, and Peterson. Against: Atkinson. MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves second set the Liquor Store Manager’s salary to $41,740.95, effective January 1, 2003. Motion passed. Voting in favor: Erwin, Gulbranson, Graves, and Peterson. Against: Atkinson. City Clerk Position MOTION: Peterson moved, Erwin second reject the City Clerk applicant’s counter-offer and, if applicant refuses the position as is, offer it to the next candidate. Motion passed. Voting in favor: Erwin, Atkinson, Graves, and Peterson. Against: Gulbranson. Fire Inspections of Child and Adult Day Cares

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MOTION: Peterson moved, Gulbranson second to request that the State Fire Marshall continue with inspections of Child and Adult Day Care Facilities. Motion passed unanimously. TH42 Pedestrian Crosswalk by Pool MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves second to direct the Public Works Director to apply fresh paint to the TH42 pedestrian crosswalk by the pool as soon as possible. Motion passed unanimously. Road Maintenance MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Atkinson second to direct the Public Works Director to fill potholes in the City roads, especially around the 2nd Avenue SW area, as soon as possible. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. Bev Pille Office Assistant _____________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Bev Pille, Office Assistant

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The Plainview City Council Meeting was called to order July 22, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves, and Tracy

Gulbranson. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson Office Assistant – Peg Tentis Attorney – Tom Canan Visitors – Karen Reinschmidt, Theresa Schreiber, Deanna Sawyer, Kathy Steffen, Nancy Decker, Richard Sawyer, Richard Guenther, Rich Noll and Randy Doughty. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved Peterson second to approve the amended agenda. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – July 8, 2002 Building Permits - 6 Bills - $ 182,133.56 Permits & Licenses - Donation from Alliant to Corn on Cob Festival. MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to approve the amended agenda. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT OLD BUSINESS Restricted Parking on Broadway MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to approve the two hour limit parking on Broadway, Monday-Friday 8-5 pm., with two ten minute spots in front of the Post Office, contingent upon state approval. Voting in favor: Atkinson, Graves and Peterson. Against: Erwin and Gulbranson. NEW BUSINESS Limit Parking for ABC Daycare MOTION: Atkinson moved, Graves second to approve moving 15 minute signs East of the building to in front of building. Motion passed unanimously. Police Dept Training/CVSA MOTION: Peterson moved, Erwin second to approve Tim Schneider attending CVSA Special Training October 7-12, 2002 at an estimated cost of $2,300.00. Motion passed unanimously.

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Election Judges MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Peterson second to approve election judges as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Fisk Acres Platt MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Peterson second to approve a Quick Claim Deed to Lot # 2 in Fisk Acres at no cost to the city. Voting in favor: Atkinson, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson. Erwin abstained. Ambulance Applicant MOTION: Erwin moved, Atkinson second to direct Tom Canan to draft a letter to any Ambulance Volunteer who have not completed their one year obligation. Motion passed unanimously. Closed Meeting Meeting closed to public to discuss City Administrator performance evaluation at 8:30 p.m. Meeting reopened at 8:55 p.m. City Administrators Contract MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Atkinson second to make appointed corrections to City Administrator’s contract and offer apart from salary for one year term. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved, Gulbranson second to set the City Administrators salary at $51,000.00. Voting in favor: Atkinson, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson. Against: Erwin. MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson second to recess the meeting until August 5, 2002 at 6:30p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting recessed at 8:58 PM. Peg Tentis Deputy Clerk ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Peg Tentis, Deputy Clerk

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City Council Department tour meetings were called to order August 5, 2002 at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Present – Steve Erwin, Lee Peterson, Tracy Gulbranson, and Todd Graves Absent – Jerry Atkinson Legal – None Administrative – Steven Robertson Recorder – Blake Pickart Visitors – Kathy Roussopoulos, Bill Tice, Mike Burgdorf, Don Hall, and Randy Doughty DEPARTMENT TOURS – 2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PRELIMINARY BUDGET DISCUSSION MOTION: Graves moved and Gulbranson seconded to recess meeting to 6:30 P.M. August 6, 2002. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting recessed at 8:42 P.M. Blake Pickart City Clerk/Treasurer ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Blake Pickart, Clerk

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City Council Department budget meeting was called to order August 6, 2002 at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor Erwin. Present – Steve Erwin, Lee Peterson, Tracy Gulbranson, and Todd Graves Absent – Jerry Atkinson Legal – None Administrative – Steven Robertson Recorder – Blake Pickart Visitors – Mike Lyons, Bill Tice, and Randy Doughty 2003 PRELIMINARY DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE BUDGET DISCUSSION MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Graves seconded to recess meeting to 6:00 P.M. August 12, 2002. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting recessed at 7:42 P.M. Blake Pickart City Clerk/Treasurer ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Blake Pickart, Clerk

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Mayor Erwin called the regular Plainview City Council Meeting to order August 12, 2002 at 6:07 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, and Tracy Gulbranson. Absent - Todd Graves Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – Blake Pickart City Engineer – Bill Ohm Attorney – None Visitors – Randy Doughty, Mike Burgdorf, Rich Klees, and Bill Tice. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Peterson moved, Gulbranson seconded to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – July 22, 2002, August 5, 2002, and August 6, 2002 Building Permits - 1 Bills - $ 206,305.38 Department Head reports Boards Legion dance MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Peterson seconded to approve the amended agenda. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC MEETING (LAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE) First reading Article 4, Section 4. Setbacks on corner lots PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY PETITIONS/GUESTS OLD BUSINESS Presentation from City Engineer on Water and Sewer costs MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Peterson seconded to authorize spending $1,600 from 2002 funds to complete items 2 and 3 on the City Engineer’s Recommended Sanitary Sewer/Water Main Improvement Project’s list. Authorized budgeting $49,000 for 2003 to complete items 4 and 5 on the City Engineer’s Recommended Sanitary Sewer/Water Main Improvement Projects. Motion passed unanimously.

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NEW BUSINESS Discussion on Establishing Ambulance Volunteer Retirement Fund MOTION: Peterson moved, Gulbranson seconded to approve moving $4,400 that was allocated in 2000 to a separate fund to establish an Ambulance Volunteer Retirement Fund. Motion passed unanimously. Clarification on proposed deck construction MOTION: Atkinson moved, Erwin seconded to approve Angie and Nate Radel to build a deck as presented on the building permit. Motion passed unanimously. Cable franchise transfer MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Peterson seconded to approve the proposed change of control of the cable franchise from US Cable of Coastal-Texas, L.P. to AT&T Comcast Corporation. Motion passed unanimously. Lot split MOTION: Peterson moved, Atkinson seconded to approve request from Vernon R. Zarling and Vivian M. Zarling to separate their property into parcel A (2.22 acres) and Parcel B (7.92 acres). Motion passed unanimously. Appoint new official treasurer MOTION: Atkinson moved, Gulbranson seconded to appoint Blake Pickart City Treasurer. Motion passed unanimously. Closed Meeting MOTION: Peterson moved, Gulbranson seconded to not pursue DUI forfeiture issue. Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURN: MOTION: Peterson moved, Atkinson seconded to recess meeting at 9:54 PM until August 20, 2002 at 6:30 PM. Blake Pickart Clerk/Treasurer ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Blake Pickart, Clerk

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Mayor Erwin called the special Plainview City Council Meeting to order August 20, 2002 at 6:35 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves and Tracy Gulbranson. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – Blake Pickart City Engineer – None Attorney – None Visitors – Rich Klees and Michael Burgdorf NEW BUSINESS Public Works personnel hire MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Graves seconded to hire Jenny Schneider at $6.50 to water flowers for the remainder of the season. Motion passed unanimously. Election judge approval MOTION: Peterson moved and Gulbranson seconded to hire Eleanor Meyer and Jean Speedling as election judges at the standard wage. Motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ON PRELIMINARY 2003 BUDGET ADJOURN: MOTION: Peterson moved, Atkinson seconded to recess meeting at 8:55 PM until August 21, 2002 at 6:30 PM Blake Pickart Clerk/Treasurer ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Blake Pickart, Clerk

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Mayor Erwin called the special Plainview City Council Meeting to order August 21, 2002 at 6:35 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves and Tracy Gulbranson. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – Blake Pickart City Engineer – None Attorney – None Visitors – Michael Burgdorf and Nancy Decker joined later by Kathy Roussopoulos PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION ISSUES MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Peterson seconded to close the meeting at 7:25 to discuss the personnel evaluation of the Ambulance Director. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved and Atkinson seconded to re-open the meeting at 7:40. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved and Erwin seconded to increase the base salary for Deputy Clerk by $1,000 effective 1/1/2003. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved and Erwin seconded to increase the base salary for Ambulance Director by $2,000 effective 1/1/2003. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Graves moved and Gulbranson seconded to increase the base salary for Library Director by $3,000 effective 1/1/2003. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved and Gulbranson seconded to leave Public Works Director salary as previously determined. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved to apply at 2% cost of living increase to the 19 full-time employees. Motion died for a lack of a second. MOTION: Graves moved and Erwin seconded to apply a 3% cost of living increase to the 18 full-time employees effective 1/1/03 with the exception of Administrator Robertson. Erwin, Peterson, Graves, and Gulbranson voted aye. Atkinson voted nay. Motion passed. ADJOURN: MOTION: Peterson moved and Graves seconded to recess meeting at 8:48 PM until August 22, 2002 at 6:30 PM. Motion passed unanimously. ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Blake Pickart Clerk

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Mayor Erwin called the special Plainview City Council Meeting to order August 22, 2002 at 6:38 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves and Tracy Gulbranson. Absent - None Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – Blake Pickart City Engineer – None Attorney – None Visitors – Kathy Roussopoulos, Michael Burgdorf, Rich Klees, Randy Doughty 2003 BUDGET DISCUSSIONS MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Graves seconded to allocate $50,000 in the 2003 budget to televise the remainder of older sewers and to develop a computer model of the water system. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved and Graves seconded to allocate $9,300 in the 2003 budget to purchase billing software ($7,800) and a computer ($1,500) for the Ambulance Department. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved and Gulbranson seconded to allocate $12,000 in the 2003 budget to replace the flat roof on the Fire Department. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved and Gulbranson seconded to allocate $25,000 in the 2003 budget to purchase a Dodge Intrepid for the Police Department. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Peterson seconded to dispose of the 1994 Crown Victoria from the Police Department. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved and Erwin seconded to allocate $27,000 in the 2003 budget to purchase a Chevrolet Silverado for the Police Department. Erwin, Graves, and Peterson voted aye. Atkinson and Gulbranson voted nay. Motion passed. MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Peterson seconded to dispose of one of the 1999 Crown Victoria’s from the Police Department with the Police Department using their judgement to decide which one. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Peterson seconded to allocate $16,933.50 in the 2003 budget to purchase a used lawn mower for the Public Works Department. The City’s old mower will be sold at State auction. Negotiate with vendor to hold mower until 2003. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Erwin seconded to allocate $50,000 in the 2003 budget and move the cash into a new fund titled Sewer Replacement Fund for future sewer work. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Graves seconded to allocate $2,645 in the 2003 budget for Liquor Store capital improvements. Funds to come from Liquor Store fund balance. Motion passed unanimously.

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MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Graves seconded to allocate in the 2003 budget $650 to install rain gutters and $1,695 to install overhead door sensors on the Ambulance Building. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved and Erwin seconded to allocate $10,000 in the 2003 budget to create an Emergency Communication Fund. Motion was withdrawn. MOTION: Peterson moved and Atkinson seconded to allocate $2,540 in the 2003 budget to replace pagers for the Ambulance Department. Erwin and Peterson voted aye. Graves and Gulbranson voted nay. Atkinson abstained. Motion failed for lack of a majority. MOTION: Erwin moved and Peterson seconded to allocate $15,000 in the 2003 budget to purchase a defibrillator for the back up ambulance. Erwin, Atkinson, and Peterson voted aye. Graves and Gulbranson voted nay. Motion passed. MOTION: Atkinson moved and Erwin seconded to increase the base salary for the Fire Chief by $1,000 per year and the three officers by $500 per year effective 1/1/2003. The Fire Chief is eligible for the cost of living increase effective 1/1/2003. The City’s obligation for the Fire Chief’s salary is $500 as Rural Fire pays one-half and the obligation for the three officers is $750 total as Rural Fire pays one-half. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved and Gulbranson seconded to allocate $1,000 in the 2003 budget to purchase an aerial photo of the city. Atkinson, Gulbranson, and Peterson voted aye. Erwin and Graves voted nay. Motion passed. MOTION: Peterson moved to replace the Ford Ranger in the Public Work’s Department. Motion died for a lack of a second. MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Peterson seconded to allocate $6,000 in the 2003 budget to purchase a sewer jetter for Public Works. $9,900 from the 2002 budget and $10,000 from the 2003 budget will also be used toward the purchase. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Graves seconded to allocate $2,500 in the 2003 budget to replace the back parking lot at City Hall. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was recessed at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened at 9:12 p.m. MOTION: Graves moved and Peterson seconded to allocate $2,942.90 in the 2003 budget to increase assistant librarian #1 to 25 hours per week. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Peterson seconded to allocate $3,000 in the 2003 budget for the summer reading program at the Library. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Graves moved and Peterson seconded to allocate $21,000 in the 2003 budget to open the library on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the school year or approximately from September through May. In addition, the library will be open all year during the hours from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays. Motion passed unanimously.

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MOTION: Atkinson moved and Gulbranson seconded to allocate $1,000 from the Liquor Store fund balance to re-open the library on Saturday for five hours from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from September 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved to allocate $13,300 in the 2003 budget for the Youth Center. Motion died for a lack of a second. MOTION: Gulbranson moved and Peterson seconded to allocate $3,750 in the 2003 budget to purchase three computers in the Administrator/Clerk area. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved to allocate $16,000 in the 2003 budget for repair of two sets of tennis courts. Motion died for a lack of a second. MOTION: Gulbranson moved to allocate $14,023.60 in the 2003 budget to create a fund for the Eckstein tennis/basketball court repair. Motion died for a lack of a second. MOTION: Erwin moved and Gulbranson seconded to allocate $14,023.60 in the 2003 budget to the Capital Improvement Fund. Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURN: MOTION: Graves moved and Peterson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:52 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Blake Pickart Clerk/Treasurer ___________________ ____________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Blake Pickart, Clerk

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Acting Mayor Atkinson called the regular Plainview City Council Meeting to order August 26, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. Council Present – Jerry Atkinson, Todd Graves, and Tracy Gulbranson. Absent – Steve Erwin and Lee Peterson Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – Blake Pickart City Engineer – None Attorney – Thomas Canan Visitors – Randy Doughty, Mike Burgdorf, Richard Sawyer, Fred Heaser, Marian Burgdorf, Eric Sawyer, Marlin Graves, Karen Graves, Sue Kruger, Rich Klees, Roger Durgin, Sharon Durgin, Jackie Pederson, and Mark Brueske APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – August 12, 2002, August 20, 2002, August 21, 2002, and August 22, 2002 Building Permits – 8 Donations - $1,500 from Community Charities of MN Bills - $122,180.15 Department Head reports Volunteer Fire Department Public Works Boards - None MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY PETITIONS/GUESTS State Representative William Kuisle Mary Beth Quiram, Pool Committee Chairperson UNFINISHED BUSINESS Removal of liquor license MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded to revoke Rebekah’s liquor license per request from the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Motion passed unanimously.

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Fireworks Ordinance (first reading) MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded to approve the Fireworks Ordinance as a first reading with an addition of a $5.00 application fee. Motion passed unanimously. Fire Relief Association MOTION: Graves moved, Gulbranson seconded to approve a resolution accepting the updated Bylaws of the Plainview Fire Relief Association as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS New hire for fire department MOTION: Atkinson moved, Graves seconded to approve the new hire for the Fire Department. The Council looked at the record of the applicant as having a good record for the last twenty-one years and having no relationship of the prior offense to the job applied for and therefore rehabilitated. Motion passed unanimously. Procedural issue on building permits MOTION: Gulbranson moved to use the land management ordinance as written to clarify the issue. Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION: Atkinson moved, Graves seconded to ask Administrator Robertson to draft an add-on to the building permit application to clarify the issue. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion of zoning and water/sewer hookup fees MOTION: Graves moved, Gulbranson seconded to increase the Water Access Charge to $400.00 and the Sewer Access Charge to $400.00 effective 1/1/2003. Motion passed unanimously. Corner lot setback (second reading) MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded to approve changes in Section 1, Article 4, Section 4 of the Plainview Land Management Ordinance with an additional change to strike the word “at” before “15 feet” at the end of the first paragraph. Motion passed unanimously. Cemetery Road bid opening MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded to meet on 9/4/02 to discuss the bid opening for the Cemetery road project and to review language from City Attorney Tom Canan regarding a proposed bond referendum for construction of a swimming pool. Issues to consider: bonding for less than $1.9 million if the referendum is passed, term of bond (ten or twenty years), and the tax effect on taxpayers. Motion passed unanimously. Stop for Pedestrian Signs MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded to have Public Works put up the “Stop for Pedestrian” signs no later than September 6, 2002. Motion passed unanimously.

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Acting Mayor Atkinson called the special Plainview City Council Meeting to order September 4, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. Council Present – Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves and Tracy Gulbranson. Absent – Steve Erwin Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – Blake Pickart City Engineer – None Attorney – None Visitors – Michael Burgdorf and Randy Doughty APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. APPROVE CEMETERY ROAD AND STREET OVERLAY BID MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded to accept Rochester Sand & Gravel bid in the amount of $30,830.00 for Cemetery Road and $48,047.99 for Street Overlay. Motion passed unanimously. DISCUSS DEPARTMENT HEAD EMERGENCY PURCHASE MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Peterson seconded to direct Chief Doughty to follow the purchasing policy regarding the repair of the 1999 Crown Victoria. Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURN MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded to adjourn at 7:14 P.M. Blake Pickart Clerk/Treasurer _______________________ ________________________ Jerry Atkinson, Acting Mayor Blake Pickart, Clerk/Treasurer

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Mayor Erwin called the regular Plainview City Council Meeting to order September 9, 2002 at 7:02 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves, and Tracy

Gulbranson. Absent – None Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – Blake Pickart City Engineer – William J. Burke, Mead & Hunt Attorney – None Visitors – Richard Turri, Ione Jacob, Glen Luttke, Scott Schwake, Darold Heddlesten, Bryan Eavans, Richard Sawyer, Gary Timm, Jackie Pederson, Mark Brueske, Mary Beth Quiram, Sue Kruger, Tom Hoekstra, Lisa Hoekstra, Scot Ruh, Eric Sawyer, Earl Doane, John Labenski, Steve Doane APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved, Atkinson seconded to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. MINUTES MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded to approve the minutes from the August 26, 2002 and September 4, 2002 meeting. Atkinson, Graves, Gulbranson, and Peterson voted aye. Erwin abstained. Motion passed 4-0. CONSENT AGENDA Building Permits – 13 Bills - $74,996.01 Department Head reports Volunteer Fire Department Liquor Store Public Works Boards – Planning and Zoning MOTION: Graves moved, Atkinson seconded to approve the consent agenda without the minutes. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC MEETING (LAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE) MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded to approve Conditional Use Permit without conditions for Progressive Ag Center, LLC for a loading bay and six 30,000 gallon storage tanks. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved, Gulbranson seconded to approve Conditional Use Permit with conditions for Bryan Evans for a home occupation business to provide auto detailing and small engine tune-up. The conditions imposed by the City Council based on the recommendations of the Planning Commission include: 1) No business to be conducted past 9:00 p.m.; 2) The door must be closed while conducting small engine repair and other business; 3) All equipment and

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parts must be kept inside an enclosed structure; and 4) The Home Occupation permit will be reviewed in one year. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Peterson seconded to continue the discussion on the General Development Plan submitted by David Doane for Sunset Acres until the September 23, 2002 Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Peterson seconded to extend the deadline 60 days for a decision on the Preliminary Plant and Rezoning for Orchard Hills 5th submitted by Peter Meyer. Application was originally submitted on August 3, 2002. New deadline date is December 1, 2002. Applicant verbally agreed to extend the date 60 days. Atkinson, Graves, Gulbranson, and Peterson voted aye. Erwin abstained. Motion passed 4-0. The meeting was recessed at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened at 8:24 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discuss Referendum MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Peterson seconded to assign Administrator Robertson and EDA Coordinator Barry Kramer to report back to the Council in one month on grant opportunities relating to sewer/water and pool projects. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved to allocate $20,000 per year to the Pool Committee for administrative expenses and fund building for a new pool. Funds to be taken for the Capital Improvement Fund. Peterson amended the motion, Gulbranson seconded to allocate $20,000 as a line item in the 2003 budget for pool fund raising expenses with authorization for expenditure by the Council. Atkinson, Graves, Gulbranson, and Peterson voted aye, Erwin voted nay. Motion carried 4-1. MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded to place a pool referendum on the ballot. Graves, Gulbranson, and Peterson voted aye. Erwin and Atkinson voted nay. Motion carried 3-2. MOTION: Peterson moved to set the bond amount at $1,500,000 on the Pool Referendum. Motion dies for lack of second. MOTION: Graves moved, Gulbranson seconded to set the bond amount at $750,000 and the term at 10 years on the Pool Referendum. Graves, Gulbranson, and Peterson voted aye. Erwin and Atkinson voted nay. Motion carried 3-2. Fireworks Ordinance (second reading) MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded to approve the Fireworks Ordinance, Chapter 8, Section 805 as presented with the following amendment. Section 805.6 License Fee. The license fee shall be established by the City Council as set by resolution from time to time. Licenses shall be issued for a calendar year and will not be prorated. Atkinson, Graves, Gulbranson, and Peterson voted aye. Erwin vote nay. Motion carried 4-1. MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded a resolution to set the fireworks permit fee at $5.00. Atkinson, Graves, Gulbranson, and Peterson voted aye. Erwin vote nay. Motion carried 4-1.

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NEW BUSINESS Preliminary levy Peterson moved, Gulbranson seconded to approve Resolution 02-08 setting the Preliminary 2002 Tax Levy, collectible in 2003 at $721,976. Motion passed unanimously. Truth in Taxation hearing date Gulbranson moved, Atkinson seconded to set the Truth in Taxation hearing date and time for December 3, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. The alternate date and time is set for December 10, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURN MOTION: Peterson moved, Atkinson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:17 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Blake Pickart Clerk/Treasurer _______________________ ________________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Blake Pickart, Clerk/Treasurer

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Mayor Erwin called the regular Plainview City Council Meeting to order September 23, 2002 at 7:02 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves, and Tracy

Gulbranson. Absent – None Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – Blake Pickart City Engineer – Bill Ohm, Mead & Hunt Attorney – Tom Canan Visitors – Marian Wegner, Rich Noll, Roger Lentz, Kathy Lentz, Richard Sawyer, Bill Tice, Marian Burgdorf, Sam Neher, Eric Sawyer, Augie Schleicher, Phyllis Bartz, and Patty Loftus APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved, Atkinson seconded a motion to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – September 9, 2002 Building Permits – 16 Bills - $108,698.33 Department Head reports Library Ambulance City Clerk Public Works Boards – Planning and Zoning Plainview EDA minutes 8/19/02 Coordinator’s report MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC MEETING (LAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE) MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded a motion to deny the General Development Plan for Sunset Acres based on the recommendation from the City Engineer Mead & Hunt, the City Administrator’s memo, and lack of sewer capacity. Motion passed unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Citizen request for lot split MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded a motion to approve lot split based on survey provided by Phyllis Bartz and Marian Wegner. Motion passed unanimously. Review proposed Plainview functional classification system

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MOTION: Peterson moved, Atkinson seconded a motion to send the issue to Planning and Zoning. Motion passed unanimously. Prioritize preliminary 2003 capital projects MOTION: Graves moved, Gulbranson seconded a motion to identify $14,023.60 from item number 19 and $15,000.00 from item number 20 on the 2003 capital projects list as a contingency for a potential LGA shortfall. City Administrator will send a letter to the Pool Committee advising them of the action. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion on accelerated 2003 purchase for police vehicles and ambulance software MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded a motion to move $12,000.00 from the Liquor Store Fund to purchase the billing software and personal computer for the Ambulance Department. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded a motion to purchase two police vehicles if payment can be made in 2003. Erwin, Graves, Gulbranson, and Peterson voted aye. Atkinson voted nay. Motion passed 4-1. Additional instructors for Ambulance Training Institute MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Peterson seconded a motion to contract with independent contractors for testing. Motion passed unanimously. Training for Ambulance Director MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded a motion to approve three conferences for the Ambulance Director. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS New cable contract agreement Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded a motion to deny the request for cable ownership transfer unless a fee reimbursement is in the agreement. Motion passed unanimously. Review draft well monitoring contract MOTION: Erwin moved, Gulbranson seconded a motion to send a letter to Casey’s General Store agent to draft a contract including concerns stated plus a date to conclude. Motion passed unanimously. Disconnecting water service to delinquent accounts MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded a motion to disconnect water service for the 33 delinquent water/sewer customers on the Clerk’s list. Motion passed unanimously. Review impact of proposed zoning fees

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MOTION: Atkinson moved, Erwin seconded a motion to approve the following fee structure: GDP, $150.00 plus $5.00 per lot, Preliminary Plat, $200.00 plus $10.00 per lot, and Final Plat, $250.00 plus $10.00 per lot. Effective date: 1/1/2003. Motion passed unanimously. A six-minute recess was taken at 8:50 p.m. Amendment to building application (language on lot lines) MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded a motion to have City Staff give residents an option to obtain a survey or appeal to the City Council when permit problems exist. Motion passed unanimously. Employee request for leave of absence MOTION: Peterson moved, Gulbranson seconded a motion to approve the leave of absence request without pay, but with leave accruals for Public Works employee. Motion passed unanimously. Discuss alternatives for web site design MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded a motion to approve the recommendation by the Clerk/Treasurer for the city web site contingent on a four-month trial basis. Motion passed unanimously. Amendment of official minutes MOTION: Graves moved, Gulbranson seconded a motion to amend the 1/14/2002 and 1/28/2002 minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Stop for pedestrians in crosswalk signs Gulbranson moved, Peterson seconded a motion to extend the period the signs are up until October 31, 2002 or first snowfall, whichever is first. Motion passed unanimously. RECESS MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Atkinson seconded to recess the meeting at 10:01 p.m. until September 30, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Blake Pickart Clerk/Treasurer _______________________ ________________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Blake Pickart, Clerk/Treasurer

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A special meeting of Plainview-Elgin Sanitary Sewer District, City of Elgin Council, and City of Plainview Council was called to order September 30, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. Council Present – Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves and Tracy Gulbranson. Absent – Steve Erwin Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – None City Engineer – None Attorney – None Visitors from the Plainview-Elgin Sanitary Sewer District- LaVerne Boyd, Duane Schulz, John Sell, Leonard Radtke, Dave Marshik, Rick Turri, Paulette Klees Visitors form the City of Elgin- Kevin Keilholtz, Dale Himmer, Leonard Olsen Visitors- Jim Peterson, Ardie Jurgenson, Neil Weaver, Barry Kramer, Randy Doane, Steve Doane, Darrel Heddlesten, Eric Sawyer Feasibility Study MOTION: Marshik moved, Radtke seconded to have the Plainview Elgin Sanitary Sewer District contact engineering firms to get an estimate for a feasibility study. Motion passed unanimously. Adjournment of Special Meeting MOTION: Marshik moved, Schulz seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Plainview City Council recessed for a 5 minute break. Special meeting adjourned at 7:47 P.M. Sunset Acres GDP Findings of Fact MOTION: Peterson made a motion, Graves seconded, to accept the Sunset Acres General Development Plan denial findings of fact. Motion passed unanimously. Trail Information MOTION: Atkinson moved, Mattson-Gulbranson seconded to have the City Administrator get the name of a contact person at Mn/DOT who is working with the Great River Ridge Trail and obtain a signed contract of the general contractor with dates by the next City Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Adjourn City Council Meeting MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:47 pm. Steven Robertson Acting Secretary _______________________ ________________________ Jerry Atkinson, Acting Mayor Steven Robertson, Acting Secretary

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Mayor Erwin called the regular Plainview City Council Meeting to order October 14, 2002 at 7:02 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Todd Graves, and Tracy Gulbranson. Absent – Lee Peterson Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – Blake Pickart City Engineer – None Attorney – None Visitors – Rich Noll, Bev Pille, Fred Heaser, Richard Sawyer, Rich Klees, Marian Burgdorf, Josh Meyers, Eric Sawyer, Ferman Lanning, Roger Durgin, Sharon Durgin, Chantel Rahrmann, Jesse Krusmark, Rebecca Rahrmann, Tom Campana, Dirk F\Borgus, Brock Palmer, Zach Palmer, Jesse Jacoby, Toby Anderson, Sara Grover, Paul Moore, Kent Harrington, Anne Fick, Brian Sheehan APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved, Atkinson seconded a motion to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – September 23, 2002 and September 30, 2002 Building Permits – 9 Bills - $106,855.64 Donations - $526.16 William/Myra Miller for light on flag - $1,000.00 William Allen Post No. 179 for Corn on the Cob Days Department Head reports Library Ambulance 2002 Call Hours 2002 Training/Meeting Hours Volunteer Fire Department City Clerk September cash balances Boards – None MOTION: Graves moved, Gulbranson seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC MEETING (LAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE) Rezoning for Eastwood Acres (R-1 to R-2) MOTION: Graves moved, Gulbranson seconded a motion to approve the zoning request based on Planning and Zoning’s and staff recommendations. Graves and Gulbranson voted aye. Erwin and Atkinson voted nay. Motion failed 2-2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Relay for life fundraiser

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MOTION: Atkinson moved, Graves seconded a motion to grant the request from the Olde Fashioned Christmas Committee to close portions of 3rd Avenue SW from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on December 7, 2002. Stipulations are as follows:

1. Contact affected property owners to make them aware of the street closing. 2. Work with Public Works to ensure that barricades are up and taken down after the

event. 3. Contact the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Public Works Director to make sure they do

not have any concerns with the event. Motion passed unanimously. Fire Department sign MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Atkinson seconded a motion to accept the low bid of $2,595.00 from Schad Tracy Signs for a Fire Department sign. Motion passed unanimously. Interpretation of land management ordinance-six foot garage overhang MOTION: Atkinson moved, Graves seconded a motion to approve the garage design plan submitted by Chris McCaleb. Atkinson, Graves, and Gulbranson voted aye. Erwin voted nay. Motion passed 3-1. New volunteers for Ambulance Department MOTION: Erwin moved, Graves seconded a motion to approve hiring David Revenhorst, Clint Miller, Mary Tentis, and Michael Hutchison as ambulance volunteers having passed both the local and state criminal background checks. Motion passed unanimously. Mutual aid agreement for Plainview and Lake City MOTION: Graves moved, Gulbranson seconded a motion to have the Administrator send copies of the Joint Powers Agreement for ambulance service to Lake City, Elgin, Wabasha, St. Charles, Eyota, and Altura. The Administrator will also contact the mayor of Elgin and work with City Attorney Canan to work out an agreement. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Department rain gutters MOTION: Atkinson moved, Graves seconded a motion to take $650 from the Liquor Store fund balance to install the rain gutters on the Ambulance Building. Motion passed unanimously. Modification of background checks MOTION: Graves moved, Gulbranson seconded a motion to approve Resolution 02-12, authorizing the Plainview Police Department to perform criminal history checks on all prospective employees of the City. Motion passed unanimously. Changes to 2002 resolutions MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Atkinson seconded a motion to approve changes to 2002 resolutions as submitted by the City Clerk/Treasurer. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS

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Cable contract agreement MOTION: Graves moved, Atkinson seconded a motion to approve Resolution 02-13 for transfer of the cable franchise agreement to US Cable Holdings, L.P. and AT&T Broadband USC, LLC. Motion passed unanimously. Well monitoring contract MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded a motion to approve the well monitoring contract with Casey’s General Store, Inc. as prepared by City Attorney Canan. Motion passed unanimously. Water tower contract MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Atkinson seconded a motion to table the discussion on the proposal from Midwest Wireless to add antennas on top of the water tower until further information can be obtained. Motion passed unanimously. 2002-2003 Snow bids Gulbranson moved, Graves seconded a motion to accept the low bid from Bennett & Son of $3,550.00 for winter sand and reject all bids for 2002/2003 Snow blowing, 2002/2003 Snow truck hauling, and 2002/2003 Snow plowing. Motion passed unanimously. Water billing software Graves moved, Atkinson seconded a motion to approve purchasing the Windows version of Banyon Software Utility software for $300.00 and make the option available for water/sewer customers to pay their bills electronically through their bank. Motion passed unanimously. PERA membership for a police officer MOTION: Graves moved, Gulbranson seconded a motion to approve Resolution 02-11 declaring Officer Kenneth R. Douglas eligible for PERA membership. Motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENT AND ADJOURN MOTION: Graves moved, Atkinson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Blake Pickart Clerk/Treasurer _______________________ ________________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Blake Pickart, Clerk/Treasurer

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Mayor Erwin called the regular Plainview City Council Meeting to order October 28, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Todd Graves, and Tracy

Gulbranson. Absent – None Administrator – None City Clerk – Blake Pickart City Engineer – None Attorney – Tom Canan Visitors – Fred Heaser, Neil Weaver, Lynn Zaffke, Karl Elshoff, Richard Sawyer, Bill Tice, Darold Heddleston, Eric Sawyer APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded a motion to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – October 14, 2002 Building Permits – 11 Bills - $123,710.80 Department Head reports: Publid Works, Ambulance (2002 Call Hours) and City Clerk (Sept. Cash Balances and Rural Fire Fund. Boards – October 21, 2002 Planning and Zoning Commission Permits – American Legion dance, November 9, 2002 from 8:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. and November

23, 2002 from 8:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC MEETING (LAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE) MOTION: Peterson moved, Atkinson seconded a motion to have the City Attorney call Chris McCaleb and send a letter to stop construction on the garage being built at 110 7th Street SW. Public Works Director provided information that the structure is being in the utility right-of-way and that the structure may be over the water line. Motion passed unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ambulance examiner contracts MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded a motion to approve ambulance examiner contracts as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. Fire Department mutual aid agreement MOTION: Erwin moved, Graves seconded a motion to have the City attorney change the draft of the mutual aid agreement to indicate that all parties will be responsible for their own acts of negligence. Motion passed unanimously.

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Review of TIF 1-7 Developers Agreement (Plainview Milk Products0 MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded a motion to approve the development agreement for TIF 1-7 with the following changes. The signature page shall contain a space for the Mayor’s and the City Clerk’s signatures. The new hires will be changes to read 8 (eight) instead of 1 (one). Motion passed unanimously. Resolutions 02-14, 02-15, and 02-16 MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Atkinson seconded a motion to approve Resolution 02-14 calling for a public hearing on the proposed establishment of TIF District 1-7, Resolution 02-15 approving TIF District 1-7, and Resolution 02-16 approving the Development Agreement with Plainview Milk Products. Motion passed unanimously. Fire Department vehicle repair MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded a motion to approve repairs to the City pumper truck as submitted. The $500 deductible from the insurance will be expended from City Fire Department funds. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Cable contract agreement MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded a motion to approve keep the cable franchise fee at 3%. Motion passed unanimously. Approve 2002-2003 Snow bids MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded a motion to approve the bid for Truck Hauling from Bennett & Sons at $43 per hour with the stipulation that the City of Plainview will be served first. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded a motion to approve the bid for Snow Plowing from Bennett & Sons at the rates and with the equipment specified in the Public Works Director’s memo of 10/28/02 with stipulation that the City of Plainview will be served first and the equipment guidelines are met. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded a motion to approve the bid for Snow Blowing from Minnesota Ag. Group, Inc. at $95 per hour with the stipulation that the City of Plainview will be served first. Bid is being accepted based on Section 165 of the City of Plainview Purchasing Policy, page 2 that allows local contractor bids to be accepted within 10 percent of the lowest bid. Motion passed unanimously. Windrow Highway 247 MOTION: Atkinson moved, Gulbranson seconded a motion to approve Resolution 02-17 to contract the State of Minnesota to windrow Highway 247 from Highway 42 to 7th Street SW at a cost of $85.00 per hour. Motion passed unanimously.

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Planning and Zoning membership MOTION: Peterson moved, Erwin seconded a motion to appoint Jerry Atkinson to fill the position on Planning and Zoning vacated by Jay Holst. Appointment is effective immediately. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved, Gulbranson seconded a motion to appoint Ken Zarling to another term on Planning and Zoning. Appointment is effective January 1, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. Election judge billing Peterson moved, Graves seconded a motion to approve billing the School District for one-third of the election costs as outlined in the memo from the City Clerk. Amount to be billed is $458.86 Motion passed unanimously. Changes to 2003 budget MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded a motion to purchase three computers for Administration at a cost not to exceed $3,750 from the 2002 budget. Motion passed unanimously. Clarification on employee wage MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded a motion to increase the hourly rate fifty cents on the six-month anniversary of Officer Shawn Schneider. Motion passed unanimously. Resignation of City Clerk MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded a motion to run the proposed ad to fill the City Clerk position. Use template labeled “Finance Director/City Clerk Position Opening.” Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded a motion to appoint Steven Robertson Acting City Clerk/Treasurer for the time period between the current City Clerk/Treasurer and the appointment of a new City Clerk/Treasurer. COUNCIL COMMENT AND ADJOURN MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded a motion to recess the meeting at 10:30 p.m. until November 12 at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Blake Pickart Clerk/Treasurer _______________________ ________________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Blake Pickart, Clerk/Treasurer

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Acting Mayor Jerry Atkinson called the November 12, 2002 scheduled Plainview City Council meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Council Present - Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, and Todd Graves. Absent - Steve Erwin and Tracy Gulbranson City Administrator - Steven Robertson City Clerk - none City Engineer - None Attorney - None Visitors - Bev Pille, Richard Sawyer, Roger Lentz, Kathy Lentz, Kathie Roussopoulos APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded the motion to change the verbage for the Ambulance Instructor Contracts to read Ambulance Examiner Contracts. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes - October 28, 2002 Building Permits - None Bills - $302,197.82 Department Head reports SPECIAL MEETING Findings of the November 5, 2002 Election MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded the motion to accept the Findings of the Election. Motion passed unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Water Tower Contract MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded the motion to approve Tom Canan recommendations as well as Todd Graves' recommendation to approve the Midwest Wireless contract. Motion passed unanimously. Prosecution of City Code Violation (Nuisance) MOTION: Atkinson moved, Peterson seconded the motion to stop prosecution of Lentz for City Code violation and to direct the police office to patrol, check out, and prosecute people dropping off articles at this sight. Motion passed unanimously. Changes to the 2003 City Budget MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded the motion to approve the combining of

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the City Clerk fund and Administration fund in the 2003 Budget. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Review Lot Split Applications (Sylvester and Meyer) MOTION: Atkinson moved, Graves seconded the motion to table the Sylvester lot split issue and invite Kenneth Sylvester to be present at the next council meeting (November 25, 2002). Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded the motion accept the Meyer Builders, Inc./Trinity Evangelical Free Church lot split. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion of New Library Employees MOTION: Atkinson moved, Graves seconded the motion to proceed with the Library hiring with the Library Board’s recommendations, pending background checks for Tangen & Fasching rehires, and new hire will be a replacement for Alice Henderson position while she is on personal leave; upon Alice's return this position will become supplemental. Motion passed unanimously. Rink and Warming House Offer MOTION: Graves moved, Atkinson seconded the motion to accept the rink and warming house offer from Todd Rau with a "thank you" to him. Motion passed unanimously. Junkyard Ordinance MOTION: Peterson moved, Atkinson seconded the motion to direct staff to bring sample language on an Animal Control Ordinance and a Nuisance/Junkyard Ordinance to the next meeting. Motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENT AND ADJOURN MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Beverly Pille Office Manager ______________________________ _____________________________ Jerry Atkinson, Acting Mayor Beverly Pille, Office Manager

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Mayor Erwin called the regular Plainview City Council Meeting to order November 25, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Todd Graves, Lee Peterson and Tracy Gulbranson arrived at 8:10pm City Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – Bev Pille (Office Manager) City Engineer – Bill Ohm Attorney – Tom Canan Visitors – Allen Simanovski, Fred Heaser, Bill Tice, Bev Pille, Darold Heddlesten, Neil Weaver, Jim Pederson, Bill Arendt, Eric Sawyer, Rich Klees, Beth Haley, Dick Winhell, Dirk Ranta, Andy Boarytzke, Joe Hoffman APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Peterson and Atkinson seconded to approve the addition of new business items J. and K. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved and Peterson seconded to add American Legion donation to the consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved and Graves seconded to approve the minutes. Motion passed with Erwin abstaining. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes – November 12, 2002 Building Permits – 10 Donation - American Legion Bills - $78,034.81 Department Head reports Public Works Ambulance Boards – Library minutes 11/12/2002 Permits – American Legion Dance 11/21/2002 PUBLIC MEETING (LAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE) MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded a motion to table for two weeks Orchard Hills 5 preliminary plat pursuant to developer’s written request. Motion passed with Erwin abstaining. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Input on Speed Limit on TH 42 MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded a motion to adjust speed limit on TH42 per the State from 40 -to- 55 on the North and to stay the same as current (30) on the South. Motion amended by Peterson, Graves seconded to include the State to assess the intersection at KBS (10th Street) and TH42 for a caution light. Amended motion passed unanimously.

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New Employee for Fire Department MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded a motion to accept Anthony Hartert as an employee for the Fire Department. Motion passed unanimously. Discuss Imposing Fees for Excessive Fire Alarms MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded a motion to table the decision of fees for excessive fire alarms until August 2003. Motion passed unanimously. Fire and Ambulance Department Mutual Aid Agreement MOTION: Peterson moved, Atkinson seconded to accept Fire Department agreements received per Wabasha County based off of the model prepared by the City Attorney. Motion passed unanimously. Discuss Ambulance Training Institute MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded to not transfer the billing of the Ambulance to the City Clerk’s Department and to allow the Ambulance Director to continue with the billing for the Training Institute. Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance Building Construction Report MOTION: Atkinson moved, Peterson seconded to accept with change orders and liquidated damages considered the amount of $24,924.49 to be paid to Wagner Construction with a cover letter from the City Attorney. Motion passed unanimously. Capitol Improvements-Communication Equipment MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded to deny request for radios and pagers. Motion amended by Graves to add that to that the purchase could be examined in 2003 after the audit is done, assuming that any surplus from the Ambulance Training Institute first covers the 2002 budget for the Ambulance Department. Motion passed, Erwin, Graves, Gulbranson, Peterson: Yea Atkinson: Nay Ambulance Training Class Fees MOTION: Peterson moved, Gulbranson seconded appropriately notifying attendees of reimbursement for non-compliance of classes to the Ambulance Fund if no results then proceed with small claims court. Motion passed unanimously. Water Tower/Antenna Contract MOTION: Graves moved, Atkinson seconded to require that Midwest Wireless alters the contract to limit it to a ten year contract, the first five years of the contract require a $7,000.00 per year fee and the second five years to require a $7500.00 per year fee, to include that the City may void it with a six month warning, remove language in section 9.1 allowing concerning the water tower, and deleting sections 22.6 (remedies) and 22.8 (expense of enforcement). Motion passed unanimously.

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SEMDC 2003 Contract (Economic Development Coordinator) MOTION: Peterson moved, Atkinson seconded to accept 2003 contract for the EDA Coordinator with a 3.8% salary increase. Motion passed unanimously. School/City Contract MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded to accept with a 24 hour notice regarding performance issues amended in contract as per reviewed by the City Attorney. Motion passed unanimously. Well Monitoring Contract MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Peterson seconded to accept contract but to reinstate the original language in section 11 stating that the contract may be terminated by mutual consent of both parties, or by either party upon 30 days' notice, in writing and delivered by certified mail or in person. Motion passed unanimously. Proposed Personnel Policy Change (Vacation) MOTION: Gulbranson moved, Erwin seconded to change vacation accrual from year to year from the proposed 40 hours to 80 hours maximum, to change the minimum number of vacation hours that must be used at one time from 4 hours to 1/4 hour increments as is currently done in sick leave and compensatory time, and to deny the 25 year vacation step. Motion passed unanimously. SELCO Letter of Intent MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded Library Board approval of the Library's intent to participate with the integrated library system. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion on Illegal Water Connections MOTION: Peterson moved, Gulbranson seconded to refer for prosecution to the City’s Criminal Attorney, Peter Ekstrand for prosecution of any contractors or persons connecting to the City's water service without a water meter, as is stated in the City Code. Motion passed unanimously. Delinquent Water Bills MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded to certify water bill for collection if no response then proceed through small claims court. Motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENT AND ADJOURN MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.

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Bev Pille Office Manager _______________________ ________________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Beverly Pille, Office Manager

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Mayor Erwin called the Truth & Taxation Meeting of the Plainview City Council to order December 3, 2002 at 7:05 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Todd Graves, and Lee Peterson City Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – Peg Tentis (Deputy Clerk) City Engineer – None Attorney – None Visitors – None TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING MOTION: Peterson moved, Graves seconded to have the costs that South Eastern Engineering billed the City for the LeVan Acres mandatory Environmental Awareness Worksheet (EAW) be billed back to the developer, since the EAW benefits his project. Motion passes unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENT AND ADJOURN MOTION: Graves moved, Peterson seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Clerk/Treasurer _______________________ ________________________ Steven Erwin, Mayor Peg Tentis, Deputy Clerk

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Mayor Erwin called the regular Plainview City Council Meeting to order December 9, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson,Tracy Gulbranson, and Todd Graves

(arrived late) City Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – Peg Tentis (Deputy Clerk) City Engineer – Attorney – Tom Canan Visitors – Allen Simanovski, Barry Kramer, Neil Weaver, Bill Tice, Marian Burgdorf, Rich Klees, Jack & Sherrie Decker, Michael Burgdorf, Earl Doane, Eric Sawyer, Steve Voigt, Darold Heddlesten, Susan Strandberg, Jim Pederson, Sharon Tice, Randy Doughty, Ken Chevalier, Charlie Rother, Mike Lyons, Rich Knoll, Randy Doane, Frank Olson, Ken Eversman, Verlynn LeVan and Paul Krause. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Atkinson moved and Peterson seconded to approve the agenda with the addition of Eastwinds Maintenance and Preliminary Plat Application being added to the Public Meeting. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes –November 25, 2002 and December 3, 2002 Building Permits – 2 Donation - 0 Bills - $186,695.82 Department Head Reports- Ambulance, Police and Liquor Store. Boards – Planning Commission Permits – 0 MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda with changes to the Nov. 25, 2002 and Dec. 3, 2002 minutes. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC MEETING (LAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE) Land Management Ordinance MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson seconded to approve the Amendments to the Land Management Ordinance, and City Administrator to contact developers concerning this. Motion passed unanimously. Sign Permit Issue MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson second to approve Sign Permit for Dairy Queen at 25 feet above roadway. Motion passed unanimously. CUP C-2, Commercial District MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson seconded to approve Conditional Use Permit to Jack & Sherrie Decker. Motion passed unanimously.

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Variance Reduce Side Setback MOTION: Atkinson moved Gulbranson seconded to approve Frank Olson's Variance Request to reduce Side Setbacks from 10 feet to 3 feet to allow for Lot Split in a C-2 Commercial District. Voting in favor Atkinson, Gulbranson and Peterson. Voting against Erwin. Variance Reduce Rear Setback MOTION: Atkinson moved Gulbranson seconded to approve Jim Kreofsky's Variance Request to reduce rear setback from 35 feet to 9 feet to allow expansion of an existing building in an I , Industrial District. Voting in favor Atkinson, Gulbranson and Peterson. Voting against Erwin. GDP LeVan Acres MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson seconded to begin 30 day public comment period for the Environmental Awareness Worksheet. Table final decision on GDP until the January 13, 2003 City Council meeting. Voting in favor Atkinson, Gulbranson and Peterson. Erwin abstaining. MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson seconded to approve developers request for entire GDP to be rezoned from A to R-1 and R-2. Voting in favor Atkinson, Gulbranson and Peterson. Erwin abstaining. GDP Three Rivers Community Action MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson seconded Peterson seconded to extend Three Rivers request for a General Development Plan be extended 60 days, to address the storm water retention. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson seconded to approve Three River's Community Actions request to be rezoned from A to R-2. Voting in favor Atkinson, Gulbranson and Peterson. Voting against Erwin. Preliminary Plat Orchard Hills 5 MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson seconded to approve the General Development Plan for Orchard Hills 5 will the following changes: sub drains on all roads, the easement to the detention pond shall be changed to a public right of way for access, change lot 4, block, 4 to at least 60 feet lot width, change the preliminary plat so that the sewer access the public 24" sewer line and not the creamery cooling line, and that the final plat must contain a second access to be approved. Voting in favor Atkinson, Graves and Peterson. Voting against Gulbranson. Erwin abstaining. MOTION: Graves moved Peterson seconded to approve request that all of Orchard Hills 5 be rezoned to R-2. Voting in favor Atkinson, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson. Erwin abstaining. Maintenance of Eastwinds

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MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson seconded not to plow or maintain infrastructure until adopted by the City, once the developer has abided by the developers agreement. Motion passed unanimously. Preliminary Plat MOTION: None Presentation of Community Petition/Guests None Unfinished Business Lot Split Application MOTION: Atkinson moved Graves seconded to approve Kenny Sylvester's request to split one lot in Six Oaks into 2 separate lots. Voting in favor Atkinson, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson. Erwin abstaining. Cost of Public Subsidies for Infrastructure Enlargement MOTION: Erwin moved Atkinson seconded to change the Assessment Policy for Public Improvement Projects to no longer pay for larger sewer and water mains. Motion passed unanimously. Annexation Request MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson seconded to table Randy Doane's request to annex land into the City, until a Public Hearing is held at the January 13, 2003 City Council Meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Library Board Replacements and New Employee MOTION: Peterson moved Graves seconded to approve the terms of Jim Haug and Mary Schneider to the Library Board until December 31, 2005. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson seconded to approve to hire Cindy Gilbertson as a temporary 20hour per week Library Employee and Lorraine Prindle as a temporary 10 per week. Motion passed unanimously. Fire Department Estate Money MOTION: Graves moved and Gulbranson seconded to approve dividing remaining estate money $15,000 into Capital Improvement Fund and 3,300 into the Antique Fire Truck Fund. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved and Atkinson seconded to approve repainting Antique Fire Truck. Motion passed unanimously.

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Ambulance Department New Volunteers MOTION: Graves moved Peterson seconded to approve new ambulance volunteers Clarissa Meyer, Jamie Johnson,Glenn Zell and Lisa McCabe with exception that Lisa McCabe have a clean driving record for 1 year. Motion amended to say to the Ambulance Directors discretion on the time before Ms. McCabe may drive the ambulance. Voting in favor Atkinson, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson. Voting against Erwin. MOTION: Erwin moved Gulbranson seconded to approve new ambulance volunteers contingent upon passing required drug tests. Motion passed unanimously. New Business Animal Control and Nuisance Ordinances MOTION: None GK Service Contract MOTION: None County Snow Plow Contract MOTION: Atkinson moved Erwin seconded to raise the maintenance agreement with Wabasha County 10%. Motion passed unanimously. Recessed at 9:40 PM. to 9:45 PM. 2003 State Budget Forecast MOTION: None Adoption of 2003 Levy and 2003 Budget MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson seconded to approve the 2003 Levy of $721,976. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson seconded to approve the 2003 Budget with corrections. Motion passed unanimously. Clarification on Probation Issue and FLSA Issue MOTION: Atkinson moved Peterson seconded to approve that if an employee leaves before the end of the probationary period for any reason, they will not get reimbursed for their unused sick or vacation time. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Gulbranson seconded that criminal background checks be done on paid or unpaid City employees or volunteers that have contact with children on a regular basis. Voting in favor Erwin, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson. Voting against Atkinson.

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MOTION: Erwin moved Peterson seconded that starting in January 2003, FLSA exempt employees will not be required to work a minimum of 40 hours a week; however, they still must perform their required job duties. MOTION: Erwin moved Atkinson seconded to recess at 10:45 PM until December 11 2002 at 6: PM. Motion passed unanimously. Peg Tentis Deputy Clerk ________________________ _________________________ Steve Erwin/Mayor Peg Tentis/Deputy Clerk

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Mayor Erwin called the special Plainview City Council Meeting to order December 10, 2002 at 6:33 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Tracy Gulbranson, Todd Graves City Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – None City Engineer – None Attorney – None Visitors – Barb Haessig, Nancy Richardson, David Albrecht, and Troy Johnson. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Atkinson moved and Peterson seconded to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA None UNFINISHED BUSINESS MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson seconded to approve the Midwest Wireless contract, contingent upon the following changes: the City has the right to cancel the lease, for any reason, with a 1 year notice, if the City chooses to, the City can install governmental communications equipment at the site. If, in the City's estimation, there is interference of any kind, the City can cancel the lease with 30 days notice, and the beginning date of the contract shall be effective January 1, 2003. NEW BUSINESS-INTERVIEWS FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR/CITY CLERK POSITION MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson seconded to offer the position of Finance Director/City Clerk to Troy Johnson with the initial salary of $37,000, with an increase to $38,000 after the conclusion of the probationary period. If Mr. Johnson turns the offer down, then offer the position with the same pay to Nancy Richardson, then David Albrecht, then Barb Hessig. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Peterson moved Graves seconded to adjourn at 9:40 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Steven Robertson Acting City Clerk ________________________ _________________________ Steve Erwin/Mayor Steven Robertson, Acting City Clerk

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Mayor Erwin called the regular Plainview City Council Meeting to order December 23, 2002 at 6:00 P.M. Council Present – Steve Erwin, Jerry Atkinson, Lee Peterson, Tracy Gulbranson, Todd Graves City Administrator – Steven Robertson City Clerk – Peg Tentis (Deputy Clerk) City Engineer – None Attorney – None Visitors – Neil Weaver, Dale Himmer, Kevin Keilholtz, Lenard Olson, Jim Pederson, Andy Atkinson and Randy Doughty. PLAINVIEW – ELGIN SANITARY SEWER MEETING MOTION : Olson moved and Gulbranson seconded to reappoint both John Sell and Duane Schultz to the Plainview – Elgin Sanitary Sewer District Board. Motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Graves moved and Peterson seconded to approve the amended agenda. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Gulbranson moved Graves seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Plowing of County State Aid Highways MOTION: Gulbranson moved Peterson seconded to approve keeping the City plowing of County and State Highways at the same rate for 2003. Voting in favor Atkinson, Graves, Gulbranson and Peterson. Voting against Erwin. Ambulance Examiners MOTION: Peterson moved Atkinson seconded to approve the Ambulance Examiner Contracts for Chuck Coggins, Todd Weinzierl and Scott Albrecht. Scott Albrecht’s is subject to passing his background check. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Erwin seconded to pay Scott Albrecht back pay for June of 2002. Motion passed unanimously. City Web Page Andy Atkinson discussed the City Web Page. Steven Roberson will call Jeff Henry at Plainview High School about students working on the web page.

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NEW BUSINESS New Police Officer MOTION: Graves moved Peterson seconded to approve $13.25 and after six months $13.75 per hour as starting pay, for the new police officer position. Pay scale to be addressed. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Gulbranson moved Atkinson seconded to adjourn at 6:30 PM. Motion passed unanimously. Peg Tentis Deputy Clerk ________________________ _________________________ Steve Erwin/Mayor Peg Tentis/Deputy Clerk