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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 10, 2006 Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-5-II2 -AWARDING THE LOW BID RECEIVED FROM O'MALLEY CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OIT $80,990.23 FOR 2006 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ENGINEER The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Allan. Ayes (3). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. HISTORICAL Blesener announced the Historical Society plaque dedication/mortgage SOCIETY burning ceremony which will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Historical Society. The public is invited to attend. PARKS & With regret, the Council noted the resignation of Ginger Glaser from RECREATION the Parks & Recreation Commission as she is moving from LiCYle Canada. COMMISSION The Council acknowledged and thanked her for her valuable contributions VACANCY to the City. Mr. Blesener introduced Che following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-5-113 -AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE VACANCY ON THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (3). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ERIC Eric Weisman, Edgerton Street, appeared before Che Council and WEISMAN requested that LiCYle Canada impose a special $400 tax on animals in the City that are not spayed or neutered. Weisman reported that there are over 70,000 homeless dogs and cats in the Twin Cities because of uncontrolled breeding. Weisman suggested that the City require that all veterinary clinics within a 15 mile radius of the City be required Co collecC this $400 tax. The clinics would be allowed to keep $200 of the tax as an incentive for collecting it. The City Administrator pointed out that the City has no authority outside of the Little Canada jurisdiction Co impose such a tax. He also noted that 10