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MANAGEMENT MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 10:00 AM J N E Q H M AT l N I • ONLYL Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Present: Whiting, Kessel, Saarion, Hammerschmidt, Ericson, Ulrich, Ramacher, Sanchez. Absent: Bennett and Zikmund IL September 9 minutes were approved. ILL Department Reports- Saarion informed city staff that Jeff Wienke is in intensive care at Unity Hospital in Fridley suffering from a head injury that happened while playing tennis. The Golf Course and Public Works personnel have assisted for Jeff. Ericson reported that he has amended a search warrant at the Lodmil property, 2349 Laport Drive. Saarion added that some residents are not cooperating with the removal of diseased trees. Ramacher reported that a reliable resident sighted a cougar on a trail by Greenfield and Quincy. Ramacher stated that graffiti remains to be painted over throughout the city. The police have two suspects. Whiting reported that Diane Clyne, receptionist, has resigned her position with the city. Addressing for a replacement will begin with pending budget discussions. IV. Unfinished Business-Ramacher and Sanchez reported that callers dialing 717-4000 are able to be directly transferred to the Police Department, ext. 4070. Sanchez stated this is the only department at this time that the front desk can transfer to, otherwise more hardware would need . to be purchased. The front desk now will transfer to individual extensions within departments. Saarion has two residents that are willing to volunteer painting over the graffiti. Ericson stated that he would draft an ordinance requiring properties to remove graffiti within a 24 hour period. • Ramacher will be contacting Bob Long to amend a few ordinances for loud car stereos and cigarette licenses. Kessel reported that we will have 20 Internet E-mail addresses available that North Suburban Cable Commission will host on their server. Department heads are to give list of employees needing E-mail addresses. Whiting stated that the MIS committee will come up with a policy on Internet usage for personal computers. Hammerschmidt discussed the options of leasing versus purchasing. Kessel will determine when making major purchases if leasing or purchasing would be better. Ulrich stated the need for the ArcView Software. This will allow Public Works to access GIS/Joint Powers for sewer/water work. Sanchez was granted permission to hire contractor/engineer for assessment of basement foundation walls where water is leaking in and problem is worsening. Whiting asked department heads to come up with additional budget cut options and meet Thursday, September 25 at 2:30 in preparation for September 29 Council Budget Work Session. V. Adjournment-There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m. Next meeting is Wednesday, October 1. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Sanchez, Recording Secretary •