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• 174 <br />COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 5, 1992 <br />this fall to let residents know that the condition of their <br />street requires total renovation and they will be assessed. He <br />also suggested that the street improvement policy be printed in <br />the City newsletter. <br />Mr. Volk will proceed with patching as he has recommended above. <br />VOICE MAIL FOR CERTAIN STAFF MEMBERS <br />Mr. Schumacher explained that staff has research means of taking <br />some pressure off of the persons responsible for answering the <br />telephone. Voice mail appears to be the easiest and most cost <br />efficient to implement at this time. <br />Mayor Reinert asked if this would irritate the public? Mr. <br />Schumacher explained that only the persons who are out of their <br />offices a great deal would have voice mail. These persons <br />include the Public Works Director, Public Works Foreman, Parks <br />Director, Recreation Supervisor and City Engineer. Mayor Reinert <br />suggested that these people change their messages every day to <br />that the public would know they are not just getting a recording. <br />This would also make voice mail more personal. <br />Mr. Schumacher explained that the cost would be about $150.00 per <br />month and the company providing the service will also provide the <br />training. Mayor Reinert asked that Mr. Schumacher give the <br />Council a report on the matter in six (6) or eight (8) months. <br />ANOKA COUNTY ASSESSING PROPOSAL <br />Mr. Schumacher explained that currently Lino Lakes is in the <br />fourth year of a six (6) year contract with Anoka County for <br />assessing services. The contract for the 1992 taxable, 1993 <br />payable year will increase approximately 5 %. If the City decides <br />to cancel the contract before the end of six (6) years, the City <br />is required to give Anoka County a one (1) year notice. Mayor <br />Reinert noted that the cost of the contract is almost equal to <br />the cost of a full time person with benefits. Council Member <br />Bergeson noted that at the Board of Review, the City Council <br />heard about some big discrepancies in values. He hoped that <br />continuing with the County services would eliminate this problem. <br />Mayor Reinert said he felt that there is more equity in the <br />County system. He also thought the County would be more <br />impartial. <br />Mr. Schumacher explained that he wanted the Council to know that <br />although the City has a contract with Anoka County, the Council <br />can still cancel the contract by giving a one (1) year notice. <br />PAGE 2 <br />1 <br />