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Council Meeting November 22, 1982 the disbursements as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mrs. Kay Murphy has asked to speak at this time. She asked the Council if they had voted on the Quad paper and was told, No. She questioned the validity of the articles in the paper noting the difference in figures quoted on Lovell School. She felt the reporting was not accurate. Mr. Jerry Blackbird, from the audience, stated that he had noted the difference in the figures and had called. The Quad paper had gotten the figures from the School Board. Mr. Reinert noted that this Council cannot control what is printed in newspapers. Mayor Benson reminded the people that all newspapers make mistakes in their reporting, even the big newspapers. Mr. Vernon Swanson asked if it was the practice of the City Council to appoint a newspaper at the first meeting of the year? Mayor Benson said that is what was done. Mrs. Goldade asked if anything was planned as for a newsletter to be sent to the residents? Mayor Benson said the Quad paper is the only one that goes to all the residents and would certainly be a source. A reporter from the White Bear Press covering this meeting said that accuracy is a very real concern, with reporters. If the people of this area have any suggestions or criticism, please call the paper. IENGINEER's REPORT Mr. Davidson reported on the suggested amendment to the underground utility policy. He reported that he had sent the specifications to the utility companies asking for their comments. Anoka Electric had replied and requested that their lines be the nearest to the lot lines or closest to the home since their lines are laid the deepest. Mr. Davidson noted that in keeping with this request, the drawings had been revised to show this. There was some discussion of the $30.00 permit fee with Mayor Benson feeling this should be discussed when all Council members are present. Mr. Reinert moved to adopt the amendment to the underground utility policy as outlined by Mr. Davidson. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED USE OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS. Mayor Benson called the public hearing to order at 7:35 P.M. He noted that this money has been designated to be a part of the Police Budget. Mrs. Murphy asked what other proposed uses had been submitted? Mayor Benson explained that there had been no suggestions from the public and this designation had been as a result of budget workshops. He asked if she had a suggestion and Mrs. Murphy suggested the money be used for the Alexandria House. Mayor Benson explained this is not a legal usage. The money must be used within the City. Mrs. Goldade asked what this would be used for in the Police Department - salaries? equipment? or what? Mayor Benson said it would be applied to the police budget in general. Mr. Marier moved to approve the usage of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the Police Department with the option of considering roads at a later date. Seconded by