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yep March 14, 1977 Page 10 Admin. Achen responded that it could easily be justified as that also. MSP (Hodges Ziebarth) to adopt Ordinance No. 262 amending Chapter 80 of the Mounds View Municipal Code entitled "Regulation of the Use of Highways, Streets and Roadswithin the Municipality." Admin. Achen commented on some of the LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS currently being considered. One would give cities the option to publish the purpose and effect of ordinances, rather than publishing the entire ordinance as State law now requires. For instance, to publish the recently adopted Chapter 40 cost the City about $1300 a substantial portion of the chapter was repetition of an existing ordinance; under the proposed legislation, all of the ordinance would not have to be published, just the revised portions. The Admin. stated that Representative Neisen has introduced legislation to establish a storm sewer reserve fund to establish storm sewer districts and annually levy funds. There is a possibility of use in the city's own storm sewer program. Last week legislation was introduced to make all labor contract settlements retroactive. The Administrator indicated he had written to the Mounds View representatives and senators to indicate the city's opposition to this legislation, as it would deprive the city of one of its significant bargaining tools. ATTORNEY MEYERS REPORT: The Attorney indicated that the City has been ordered to release funds to B E Enterprises plus interest at 6% from the time of withholding payment. The original amount was $12,800.20. Now due is $13,376.20 plus $29 court costs. Atty. Meyers asked that a check be prepared payable to B E Enterprises and Roger L. Hauge, its attorney, in the amount of $13,405.20. The Atty. stated that because he has been put on notice that certain claims have not been paid, the check should be forwarded through his office. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to issue check in the amount of $13,405.20 to B E Enterprises and Roger L. Hauge and that the check be forwarded through the City Attorney's office. Engineer Hubbard stated that he and the Attorney are in the process of reviewing the CONSULTING ENGINEER AGREEMENT recommendations will be brought before the Council shortly. Councilmember Rowley reported that the Lakeside Park Commission is advertising for a MAINTENANCE bJPERVISOR for the summer. The Commission has decided to discontinue the WINTER PROGRAM, cost incurred was too great to be justified. Phil Saari of the North Suburban Day Activity Center had contacted Councilmember Rowley regarding Board meetings to be held on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM. There is an obvious 5 ayes 5 ayes