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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 13, 1980 PAGE 3 ~~ made suggestions regarding the participation of the smaller communities in CABLE TV the Cable Service Territory and requested some voting protection for those (cont.) communities in major decision making and by-law changes. All of the Shoreview requests were incorporated into the by-laws which Councilmember Eggert felt was a positive step. A discussion followed regarding whether or not lobbying should be allowed at the Joint Powers Meeting and individual Council Meetings. Councilmember Eggert felt that some lobbying is good because much information can be gained through the lobbyists. Mrs. James Shafer (LeTourneau), 1816 Arona, was in attendance requesting a variance and conditional use to retain parking area south of the present driveway in the front yard, which at present has two runners of cement in place. Councilmember Larson, Liaison to the Planning Commission, informed Council that when the matter was discussed at the Commission Meeting, that the Commission felt the City should abide by the ordinances or make changes in ordinances if it is deemed necessary. After some discussion Mayor Warkentien recommended that the exact lot lines be established on the lot in question and then have the City Attorney make a decision based on the ordinance. The matter was deferred to the September 10, 1980 meeting. Mayor Warkentien presented a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities regarding the possible construction of a building to house the League offices. The City's share in the cost of construction would be approxi- mately $3,134.00 At this time the League requested each participating community complete an opinioa survey which relates to financing plans. Clerk Administrator Barnes recommended that the opinion survey be comp- pleted to indicate that Falcon Heights would prefer paying the City's share in a lump sum rather than spreading payment and paying 10% interest. Councilmember Larson moved that the survey indicate the lump sum pay- ment preference. Mayor Warkentien proposed an amendment to the motion requesting that the City's portion of the cost be based on the 1980 census figures. Councilmember Eggert seconded the amendment and upon a vote being taken the amendment was unanimously approved. Councilmember Eggert seconded the motion presented by Councilmember Larson and upon a vote being taken the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Warkentien informed Council that the Cohen property at Larpenteur and Snelling has been purchased by Lincoln Properties. The owner is anticipating extensive renovation and indicated there might be a request for the City's assistance in bonding for renovation funds. Council- member Larson suggested that any plans be discussed with Planner, Carl Dale, in order that the plans for the business district, prepared for the Comprehensive Plan, will be considered. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed that the present City Gas Inspector has retired from the City of St. Paul and that he took a 1~ month vacation and did not notify Falcon Heights. Consequently inspections were not done and it was necessary to call in an inspector from Arden Hills. The Arden Hills Inspector, Eugene Pakoy, indicated he would