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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 25, 1987 PAGE 2 ASSESSMENT HEARING ON SNELLING AVENUE WATERMAIN SCHEDULED FOR MAY 13, 1987 Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, scheduling an assessment hearing on the Snelling Avenue Watermain Project for May 13, 1987, 7:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. LAWN SERVICES TO BE REQUESTED TO "FLAG" LAWNS AFTER TREATMENT OF LAWNS Following a short discussion staff was directed to draft a letter to lawn services explaining Council had considered licensing such firms, but in view of the fact that many already are "flagging" after treatment, and the fact the State Legislature is considering regulating lawn service firms, Council is requesting any firm working within Falcon Heights to flag after treatment indicating date of application, name of firm, and chemicals applied. WORKSHOP WITH LOREN LAW & ASSOCIATES TO DISCUSS CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED FOR 4/8/87, 6:30 P.M. 1 Baldwin was of the opinion there should be some staff involvement in the selection of a new Clerk/Adminstrator due to the fact that compatibility is important, and recommended final candidates meet informally with staff after which staff would give their reaction in writing. Council concurred. Following a discussion, Council scheduled a workshop with Loren Law for 6:30 P.M., on April 8th to discuss the interviewing process for Clerk/Administrator candidates, and designated April 25th, 9:00 A.M. as the date to interview the three final candidates. The secretary was directed to contact Loren Law, arrange these meetings, and make arrangements for meetings between the candidates and staff. 4/8/87 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 8:00 P.M. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, scheduling the April 8, 1987 Council Meeting for 8:00 P.M. to allow ample time for the 6:30 workshop. Motion carried unanimously. ALLOCATION OF EXCESS CONTINGENCY FUNDS DEFERRED TO 4/8/87 Council briefly discussed permanent allocation of excess contingency funds and agreed allocating 50% of the excess to the Capital Improvements Funds might be advisable. Staff was directed to obtain the amounts presently in the Park and Recreation, Fire and Rescue, and Public Works Improvement Funds for discussion at the April 8th meeting. At that time Council will attempt to determine how the 50% should be allocated to each. BIKING/HIKING PATHWAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED Ciernia explained the Parks and Recreation Commission has determined a need to have a hiking/biking pathway plan in place, had presented the idea to the Planning Commission, and that body concurred. The Park and Recreation Commission is now requesting Council approve an advisory committee to prepare the plan together with $500.00 in funding to cover engineering/planning assistance. Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the committee consisting of two Park and Recreation Members and two Planning Commission Members, with the Council Liaisons to those Commissions and the Park and Recreation Director serving as ex-officio members, and approval of the $500.00 appropriation for engineering and planning for the year 1987. Motion carried unanimously. V