10/24/1983 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

1 1 Council Meeting [� October 24, 1983 119 he could park it and not be in violation. Mr. Reinert felt there is a procedure to be followed and he suggested this be presented to the Planning and Zoning Board and their recommendation will be forwarded to the Council. Mr. Marier moved to have Mr. Hendrickson go to P &Z, ask them what their criteria would be, state his case as far as what the sign is, a portable situation and will only be there for a certain length of time. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Mr. Hendircksen asked if the sign could remain until this is settled and Mr. Marier said, Yes. Call him if he needed any assistance. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Henning appeared before the Council requesting street lights on 81st Street W. A petition had been presented to the City dated Sept. 1, 1983 and nothing had been done. She wondered what is being done about the requesat. She said they had also requested street signs. Mr. Marier said he had investigated this and there is a petition on file but the file folder was unavailable for this meeting. HE also noted there are several other petitions on file. Mr. Marier said this would be on the agenda for the next meeting and he will get back to her on the outcome of that meeting. Mr. Reinert felt that Mr. Volk should have some recommendations on this matter. Mayor Benson also noted that some funds had been cut during the budget process and she should contact Mr. Volk on this also. Mr. Reinert suggested that Mr. Volk look at these reqeusts and make a recommendation for the Council's consideration. Mrs. Elsenpeter suggested the Police check this area late at night for the problem of cars parking on that street. DON MOSER. REPRESENTATIVE OF SEN. BOSCHWITZ Mr. Moser noted that he has been visiting with City Council in the Metro area asking for comments and questions in relationship to Federal programs and Federal policies. On the subject of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, the SEnate and House have both passed bills on this - however, they are different. The Senate extended the bill with no additional revenues; the House extended the funding with an increase of 450 Million dollars a year. There has been a conference committe appointed to work out these differences. Senator Boschwitz feels this committee will split the difference. There is also the possibility of a presidential veto if there is an increase. Mr. Moser felt the continuation of the funding is assured for an additional three years but at what level is yet to be determined. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked about the Cable TV bill. Mr. Moser daid the Senate passed the S.66 - the Senator voted against the bill - felt that control should remain at the local level. Mayor Benson pointed out the increase in the cost of providing services