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f COUNCIL MEETING the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS JANUARY 10, 1994 Consideration of Election Recount Policy - Ms. Anderson explained that she introduced a draft policy to the City Council on December 13, 1993 and asked that the City Council review the policy and give her comments, corrections or additions. The purpose of the policy is to state who is to be present at the recount event, what expenses would be billed to the person requesting the recount and to determine the order of the recount event itself. No comments have been received from the City Council and Ms. Anderson asked the City Council to consider action on the draft policy this evening. Council Member Bergeson noted that Ms. Anderson had included a copy of the state statutes outlining what must be done and felt that adopting another policy was not necessary. Council Member Kuether explained that she was not opposed to the policy itself, but noted that the City Council is constantly enacting ordinances or policies and there appears to be no basis for another new policy since this was the first election recount in 18 years. Council Member Elliott said she felt that if the City Clerk was comfortable with the policy, the City Council should consider it. Council Member Elliott moved to adopt the Election Recount Policy as presented by the City Clerk. Mayor Reinert seconded the motion. Voting on the motion, Council Member Elliott, aye; Mayor Reinert, aye; Council Member Kuether, no; Council Member Bergeson, no. Mayor Reinert announced that a tie vote defeated the Election Recount Policy. Hardwood Creek Bridge - Mr. Schumacher explained that the City of Hugo has informed Lino Lakes that the 24th Street bridge over Hardwood Creek has reached the top of the priority list and has been approved for state funding in 1994. Lino Lakes would be required to pay 25% of the cost, the City of Hugo would be required to pay 25% of the cost and the state will pay 50% of the cost. This bridge was tested some time ago and temporary repairs were completed at that time. Cost figures for replacement of the bridge have been received are being examined by the City Engineer. The next step would be to enter into a joint powers agreement with the City of Hugo. The total cost to the City of Lino Lakes may be as much as $40,000.00 and this amount can be taken from the closed bond fund. Mr. Schumacher explained that the cost of the replacement of the bridge will continue to PAGE 6 1 1 1