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COUNCIL MEETING 4 n G. APRIL 27, 1987 095 5 Anderson, Clerk-Treasurer enj a enson, Mayor Resolution No. 20 - 87, Accepting Ash Street Sewer and Water Bids. Mr. Stahlberg explained that bids were received today for this project and he said that at this time it appears that Lessard -Nyren Utilities with a bid of $53,921 is low bidder. However, he asked for further time to study the bid. Mr. Bisel moved to table this resolution until the next council meeting. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Revised Addendum to Joint Powers Agreement, 80th Street - Mr. Stahlberg explained that most of the cost of this project will be covered by bridge bond funding. It has been agreed that Anoka County will do the engineering since this will become a county road when the project is completed. He noted the basic difference in this Addendum is that the cost of hay /straw bales has been shifted from participating to non - participating and sixty (60) hours of dragline work has been added to non - participating. Mr. Marier moved to approve the Revised Addendum to the Joint Powers Agreement, 80th Street. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY'S REPORT - BILL HAWKINS e•uest for Charitable Gamblin• License Rice Creek Trail Association - Mr. Hawkins explained that the City does not have any regulations regarding gambling as explained in the memorandum from the Clerk. Mayor Benson asked if Chief Campbell had a problem with this application since the gambling will be conducted at Frankies-on-the- Lake. Chief Campbell said he did not. Mr. Hawkins told the Council that if they were concerned about the number of requests for licenses the Council could narrow the requirements thereby controlling the number of licenses and the location. After further discussion it was decided that gambling operations only do well in clubs operated by the license holder and this fact may hold down the number of license requests. CONSIDERATION OF CHIEF CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION FOR HIRING OF A NEW POLICE OFFICER Chief Campbell explained that he is recommending that former part time officer William Hammes be hired as a full time officer. He feels Mr. Hammes is an excellent candidate because of his qualifications, because he worked in the City for three and one half years and because PAGE 11