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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES J'ANUARY 2, 1991 PAGE 3 M/S/P Williams/Mottaz - to appoint the State Bank of Lake Elmo, Offerman and Company, Inc., Juran & Moody Company, Inc., Prudential -Bach, Merrill Lynch and the Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund (The 4M Fund) as the City's official depositories for 1991. (Motion carried 4-0). C. Designation of Legal Newspaper The City received a letter from Press Publications indicating their desire to once again be designated the official newspaper for 1991. Mayor Johnson received a letter from Lillie Publications requesting consideration as the official city newspaper. Several Council members indicated their concern for a wide distribution of the City Newspaper. Councilman Johnson suggested the City should begin mailing the City Newsletter directly to the residents. The City Attorney read the statute stating the Council, annually at its first meeting of the year, designate a legal newspaper of general circulation in the City as the official newspaper. Even if the Council attached conditions to a motion, Fills. recommended the Council take action on appointing an official newspaper for a period of time while they review other publications. M/S/P Mottaz/Dick Johnson - to designate Press Publications, St. Croix Valley Press, to continue on a temporary basis as the City's official newspaper and study other alternatives and obtain a statement of guaranteed delivery of any interested newspaper. (Motion carried 4-0). D. Appointment of City Consultants 1. City Engineer THe City received a letter from TKDA seeking reappointment of TKDA as the City's Consulting Engineer. Larry Bohrer explained his proposed replacement, Tom Prew, has been his assistant for a number of years, is generally familiar with the City, and has worked with the City staff on several projects. The next couple meetings Bohrer will represent TKDA as the engineering consultant and Tom will observe. After those meetings, Tom would take the presentations and Larry would be in the support role. Bohrer noted he would always be in the support position and would be available for any questions or assistance. He would remain the first-hand contact for the Section 32 Appeal. Councilman Williams stated he appreciates very much Larry Bohrer's many years of fine service with the City. In his usual mariner, Williams noted, Bohrer's proposed transition is an excellent way to go and just reflects his continued professionalism. The Council indicated the City will certainly miss him. M/S/P Dick Johnson/Mottaz - to appoint TKDA as the City's Consulting Engineering firm for 1991. (Motion carried 4-0).