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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL METING DEC~Ett 14, 1983 PAGE; 4 :": r 1. w was not scheduled for planting in that area. Acting Mayor Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the Clerk Administrator be directed to write a letter to Mrs. Thom thanking her for her interest in beautifying the City, but that it is Councils decision that the City is THOM TnEE unable to reimburse her for the tree and give the specific reasons. (cont.) Councilmember Chestovich offered an amendment that Mrs. Thom also be sent a copy of the pity Ordinance requiring that permission is needed to plant a tree on City property. Acting Mayor Larson accepted the amendment and upon a vote, the motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that the ANIMAL CONTR07 animal control contract with Municipal and Private Services for the year CONTttACT FOK 1984 be approved. Motion carried unanimously. 198t~ APPROVED Councilmember Chestovich moves, seconded by Acting Mayor Larson, that PARTICIPATION the City approve participation in the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance IN LEAGUE OF Trust for the year l9$4. Motion carried unanimously. MN CITIEd INS, TRUST APPVD. Councilmember Eggert informed Council that Group W has requesting adown- grade in the Cable TV system from a dual to a single cable system and that Group W is also 180 days behind schedule in building the system. CAfiLE He felt that Group W has presented a weak case for the downgrade as the T~ UPDATlr; sole reason for the request is the fact that three channels are no longer available and, at the present time, all Commission P~iembers are opposed to downgrading. As far as the delay is concerned, the Telephone Company has stated publicly that they are not the cause for the delay and it is felt that Group w is at fault. The Commission's concern with the delays is that the operating expenses are still there and no franchise fees are being collected. It will be necessary to negotiate with Group w regarding delays. ARRIVAL OF Mayor H~arkentien arrived at 9:2t~. He had been attending the Ramsey County MAYOR League Meeting. wAl3KENTI~N Councilmember Ciernia presented for Council~e consideration a letter to Mrs. Marvin Jorgensen, 11136 Roselawn, regarding on-street parking JOHGENaENS during snow removal on the days she has kidney dialysis. He had met PARKING with the Jorgensens and was advised that they have no provisions for PROffi,~I off -street parking since their garage is full of non-automotive items and there is an inoperable vehicle in their driveway. After the discussion, Council directed the Clerk Administrator to send the letter drafted by Councilmember Ciernia (as corrected) to N.rs. Jorgensen. AT'l~ORNE'Y TO Council considered amending Ordinance ~121~ to require persons whose REaEA7~;H vehicles are plowed in to shovel the area or be fined $25.00. After PROP05E1J considerable discussion concerning enforcement and the legalities, AMENUI~NT TO Attorney Van de North was directed to research the matter and the Clerk 0ltD. 12l~ Administrator was directed to inquire of the League of Minnesota Cities whether any other City has an ordinance of this nature. Attorney Van de North. gave an update on the Linda Kay and David G. KELLE R LAW- Ke11er lawsuit. Council inquired if the City~s insurance rates would SUIT UPDATE increase as a result and Attorney Van de North replied he felt they would not but his costs and ar~y others incurred in tale case should be recovered.