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COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 9,1998 for storm related expenses. Another $60,000 is expected in August, 1999. It appears that • the majority of the clean-up costs will be reimbursed through several programs. • • Dave will give an update on this matter at the December 21, 1998 Council meeting. COPS Grant - Application forms for another COPS grant have been received. Dave asked for Council approval to submit the grant application. Dave noted that although the standard provisions apply, that is, the Grant will pay 75% of the officer's wages for three (3) years and the City would pay the remaining 25%, the City may be eligible for 100% funding based on hardship. The hardship would be the residential tax burden. If the City is awarded the grant, he will make a presentation to the Council which would include how the City would proceed after the three (3) year funding period has ended. Kim noted that it will be very important for Council to know the long term impact if the grant is approved. Dave will be sending Senator Wellston a letter thanking him for his support of the City's applications. COUNTY WIDE RECORDS SYSTEM, DAVE PECCHIA Andy and Dave will be meeting with County officials tomorrow evening to discuss the agreement between the City and Anoka County to participate in this program. The cost to the City would be approximately $20,000.00. Anoka County will fund the entire program and then each member City will be asked to start paying their portion of the costs in the year 2000. Dave explained the advantages of a County wide system and noted that Anoka County wants every City to participate in the program. Dave will get additional details tomorrow evening. Financing the City's portion of costs will be dealt with in upcoming budgets. Kim asked Dave to put together a finance meeting similar to the meeting held last March 16, 1998. Chris asked that Dave be recognized in an appropriate way for his work as Interim City Administrator. Council Members and staff were asked to provide input as to what would be the appropriate recognition. Chris referred to the Rick Carlson's Shadow Ponds proposed plat and noted that in the presentation of the plat to the City Council, five (5) reasons were noted as to why the City Council should approve the plat. There were no reasons given as to why the City Council should not approve the plat. This proposed plat is not in the MUSA, is not properly zoned and the current Comprehensive Plan lists the area as Rural. He felt that staff should have also included the rationale why the proposed plat should not be approved. All of the facts should be highlighted in the staff report. Page 9