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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1996 suggested by his constituents. Mr. Ahrens stated that the roadway (Lake Drive) is controlled by Anoka County, and the ramps (I -35W) by the State. Proper procedure would be to correspond with the County requesting that it consider installing stop signs. Mr. Ahrens offered to prepare such correspondence. Mayor Landers agreed that stop signs are appropriate; however, anything further should be postponed until the proposed development in that area is completed. Snow Plowing - Council Member Neal stated that he had been advised by a senior citizen that she had been charged $45 for 15 minutes of snow removal at her residence. He asked for authority to allow senior citizens with similar problems to contact him at City Hall so that he could arrange for such snow removal either by the City or by individuals who have agreed to perform this service for $15 or less. Mayor Landers requested clarification that the City did not provide the $45 snowplowing service. Council Member Neal confirmed that it was not the City. Council Member Lyden asked if the intention was to have City equipment plow private driveways. Council Member Neal asked for authority to have City equipment used only in emergencies. Council Member Bergeson pointed out that Council Member Neal had volunteered to coordinate seniors and those who are willing to plow snow for seniors at a reasonable rate, to which he has no objection. However, in the case of emergencies, Council Member Bergeson felt the Police Department should be contacted. City Attorney Hawkins agreed that an emergency, life-threatening situation would be reasonable use of City equipment. The question is who makes the call --a Council member, or some other authority. Communications/Disseminating Information - Council Member Lyden suggested that communication and record keeping be kept flowing in proper channels. He addressed specifically the special investigator's report, asking that Council take action to ensure that the proper representatives of the City have that information; i.e., the City Clerk. City Attorney Hawkins indicated that the document is public record, and there is no problem with anyone having a copy. Council Member Bergeson indicated that the Charter Commission received a copy of the report, but the City Clerk did not. He felt that the City Clerk should have such a document. Mayor Landers agreed; but with respect to tapes and/or transcripts, he stated no course of action has been taken to summarize that information. Council Member Bergeson suggested that this matter be discussed at an upcoming work session. ADJOURN Council Member Bergeson moved to adjourn at 9:54 p.m. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. These minutes were considered, corrected, and approved at the regular Council Meeting, December 8, ,1997. 24