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1 COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 12, 1990 to take the time at that point. He noted that it did take a long time to get a second to the motion. Council Member Reinert said that all he was asking for was the opportunity to change his vote. The motion will still pass because the vote will be three (3) to two (2). Mayor Bisel said the point is that this item was on the agenda and there was ample time to research the item and vote in the best interest of the City. He asked if this does not occur, what good is your vote? Council Member Reinert said he was aware of how this should have been handled but the system in place failed to take department heads who are to carry out the Council's decisions and review them separately. After further discussion, Council Member Reinert moved to request that his vote on agenda item No. 11 of the February 12, 1990 Council meeting be changed from the affirmative to the negative. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried with Mayor Bisel and Council Member Bohjanen voting no. Approval of Council Minutes of February 26, 1990 - Council Member Bohjanen moved to approve these minutes as presented. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of the 1990 Animal Control Contract with the Greater Anoka County Humane Society - Mrs. Anderson explained that she has reviewed the proposed contract and it is the same as in the previous year. The cost is also the same. Chief Campbell has indicated that he is very satisfied with the service and feels that the Humane Society will work well with the Community Service Officer. Council Member Neal moved to approve Option No. 1 on the Green Sheet, approving the 1990 Animal Control Contract. Council Member Bohjanen seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Tax Forfeit Property - Mrs. Anderson explained that Anoka County has notified her that five parcels of land in Anoka County are tax forfeit and the Anoka County Land Commissioner has asked her to determine if the Council wishes to acquire any or all of the parcels. One parcel was originally platted as a future street in the Forest Glen subdivision. The remaining four parcels are lots on Captain's Place. The Department of Natural Resources has indicated that two of the lots are unbuildable because of poor soil conditions and the remaining two are buildable. These four lots adjoin four other lots recently acquired by the City. Council Member Reinert moved to approve option No. 1 on the Green Sheet instructing the Clerk to apply for title to all five parcels of land. Council Member Kuether seconded