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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 27, 2005 APPROVED • 91 Councilmember Reinert commented he did not see Club 49 on the list. City Clerk Blair noted that 92 their license has lapsed, and it will not be renewed since they are now closed. 93 94 Councilmember Reinert moved to approve the Annual Liquor License Renewals as outlined in the 95 Staff report. Councilmember Carlson seconded the motion. 96 97 Motion carried unanimously. 98 99 B. Consideration of VLAWMO Restructuring 100 101 Mayor Bergeson noted that when this was discussed at the work session, the Council was undecided 102 on what the action would be. He stated Staff has prepared two motions; one supporting the 103 continuation of VLAWMO as it exists, and the second approving a merger with the Ramsey - 104 Washington Watershed District. 105 106 City Administrator Heitke stated Staff does not have any additional information since the work 107 session. He indicated he spoke with Jeff McGough, their VLAWMO representative, who stated there 108 was no additional information that could be provided. 109 110 Mayor Bergeson stated the other cities that are part of VLAWMO have been split in their decisions, 111 and noted their representative was recommending the merger with the Ramsey -Washington .112 Watershed District. 113 114 Councilmember Reinert moved to adopt Resolution #05-88 approving the merger of the Vadnais 115 Lake Area Water Management Organization with the Ramsey -Washington Metro Watershed District 116 Councilmember Carlson seconded the motion. 117 118 Councilmember Carlson noted this was a difficult decision. She stated she did talk to several people, 119 including members of the Ramsey -Washington Watershed District board. She indicated she believes 120 the key point is what they will be able to do for the environment, and being able to get the best 121 services for their community. She stated the downside to the merger is the cost is 25% higher, and 122 she did suggest to the Watershed District representative that perhaps a neighborhood meeting should 123 be held. She indicated in spite of the increase, she believes they will receive better services, and she 124 will support the merger. 125 126 Councilmember Reinert agreed that in spite of the increase, the current organization is just not 127 efficient, and he believes the benefits and services they will receive will be worth the increased cost. 128 129 Motion carried unanimously. 130 131 Resolution No. 05-88 can be found in the City Clerk's office. 132 133 0134 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER 135 3