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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 25, 1984 page 3 Council discussed the final report on Dutch Elm Disease Program for 1984 DUTCH ELM as prepared by Fred Baker, especially the portion relating to the pruning REPORT FOR of boulevard trees. Council requested that Fred Baker be contacted, and 1984 if he is interested in going into more extensive pruning (both diseased and young trees) he attend a Council Meeting in the near future to discuss the matter. 1 f] Engineer Schunicht informed Council that installation of a 12" water main on Larpenteur from Cleveland to Fairview would increase the wq.ter pressure in the northwest quadrant as well as the area north of Larpenteur and east of Snelling. Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that there is a shut off valve at Larpenteur and Snelling which must be kept closed or it restricts the flow of water in the northwest quadrant. He stated that the cost of the installation could be included in the tax increment bond issue when those temporary bonds are sold this spring. Mayor Eggert inquired about the financing of the extension of the storm sewer to service Lindig and Tatum to which the Clerk Administrator replied that it would be in a separate increment district, but it might be possible to run the storm sewer to Fairview at the same time as the water main. Several Councilmembers requested further information re- garding the water pressure in various neighborhoods, the amount of pressure actually necessary, and future changes being considered by the St. Paul Water Utility. Following the discussion, Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the Engineer be authorized to prepare a feasibility study on the proposed water main. Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEER TO PREPARE FEASIBILITY STUDY ON 12" WATER MAIN ON LARPENTEUR CLEVELAND TO FAIRVIEW Mayor Eggert explained that he and Clerk Administrator Barnes had met with a representative of the Association of Municipal Liquor Stores (Lyndon Griffin) regarding possible changes in the City's Municipal Liquor Store. Several suggestions for improving the store were made such as eliminating full time employees, organizing traffic patterns so customers will pass through the store, upgrading the beer coolers, some exterior changes to identify it as a liquor store, and more agressive promotion. Following a discussion Council agreed to set a workshop on February 14, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of meeting with Mr. Griffin and discussing the matter. Mayor Eggert presented some proposed increases in ambulance rates. He explained that it is necessary to establish a fund for replacement of the ambulance and at the present rates sufficient funds are not being accumulated. He pointed out that the Falcon Heights Ambulance rates are much less than others charge. Following a discussion, Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the proposed increases be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. LIQUOR STORE DISCUSSION AMBULANCE RATES INCREASED In the absence of Councilmember Ciernia, Shirley Chenoweth, presented COMPUTER an update on the search for a word processor/computer. On January 17th SEARCH a demonstration of the Hewlett Packard 150 was observed, and in the near UPDATE future the salesperson will visit the City Office to assist in a needs assessment.