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-12- Council Action Motion by Marks , seconded by Makowske to indicate St. Anthony' s concurrence with the proposed changes in the fiscal disparities formula and direct Mr . Childs , as St. Anthony' s representative , to vote "yes" at the AMM meeting. Before the vote on the motion was taken, Councilmember Pewterson told Councilmember Makowske the majority of the St. Paul suburbs would gain. from the new formula and the Hennepin County suburbs would- be the paying losers because of the 17 communities who would be paying the majority of 2 . 6 billion dollars to the fund, 14 would be from Hennepin County. Ramsey County would be a substantial net benefactor, he added. Both the Mayor and Councilmember Makowske said they had failed to find a correlation with the new formula and the North Suburban Mayors attempt to get more development for their areas . Councilmember Peterson said he perceived the - contention had been that the northern suburbs. ,had been penalized by having the major roadways being developed in the southern areas. He contended that might not be accurate, citing the recent article on Coon Rapids which indicated that area had experienced substantial growth without the highway system being finished in that area. The Mayor said he still perceived Bloomington' s growth had to a• great deal been the result of the highway system which was installed there to accommodate the airport, etc. However, he added, he no longer doubted the growth would be spread more evenly as the highways in the northern circle are completed. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ADDENDUM Arbitrator for Upcoming Union Contracts Selected After a brief discussion of the matter, there was general concurrence that Cy Smythe had the best experience with the public sector and should be hired to handle the City' s arbitration with the Fire and Police .Departments for which the mediation would be scheduled soon, according to the" City Manager. Councilmember Ranallo told Mr. Soth he perceived John Zackman of Dorsey & Whitney should be complimented for considering the City' s welfare over the larger costs which would be incurred if that . firm did the arbitration. NEW BUSINESS Approval of Supplemental Engineering Services by Columbia Heights Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to direct the execution of the supplemental engineering services agreement with Columbia Heights , as approved by the City Attorney.