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City Council Minutes June 28, 1995 Page 3 2 ~ ~ would be purchased using a Minnesota State Innovation Grant of approximately S 94,000. Councilmember Jacobs questioned the vague language included under the section "user fee" in the proposed Joint Powers Agreement. His concern was that all cities might become responsible for the operation if not enough cities contribute user fees toward its operation. Hoyt responded that the county expects to be using the machine about 65% of the time. The user fees and regulations for operating the equipment will be established by a joint operations committee of which Falcon Heights would be a member. Jacobs responded that he is comfortable with the proposal provided that the city does not have to pay a fee when they are not using the machine or materials it produces. Motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to approve the Joint Powers Agreement related to the Maintenance Materials Recycling project. Motion passed unanimously. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM SENATOR JOHN MARTY AND REPRESENTATIVE MARY JO MC GUIRE Senator Marty and Representative Mc Guire updated the council and staff on the actions of the recently ended legislative session. Among the topics discussed were legislation that passed (Metro Area Livable Communities Act, county-wide curfews, city deadlines for planning requests) and legislation that did not pass (property tax reform, property tax freeze, taxation of municipal bond interest. Individual councilmembers also had specific questions of Marty and McGuire. REPORT FROM CITY AUDITOR REGARDING 1994 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Ms. Jennifer Thiennes, of Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd, presented the city's audited comprehensive financial report. The results of the audit produced an unqualified, or "clean" opinion from the firm. Thiennes guided the council through the different fund sheets, explaining that the city has again done a good job of anticipating revenue and expenditures. She advised the council that they may wish to watch their debt load since, due to lowering interest rates, some assessments may be paid off early. Administrator Hoyt noted that this type of behavior can usually be predicted and that thus far the city has not experienced large numbers of pay-offs. DISCUSSION OF A "GOOD NEIGHBORS" COLUMN IN CITY NEWSLETTER Acting Mayor Gehrz suggested that a column in the newsletter be dedicated to acknowledging citizens or city businesses that have performed an unusual service to the community or have been especially neighborly in some way. The council concurred with Gehrz's idea. Viewers of the council meeting were encouraged to contact city hall with ideas for inclusion in the column.