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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 12, 1998 Page 6 • 1 Thuesen stated when he originally considered the options, he was more in favor of Option 3. He 2 had wondered if this was the best use of the money for the bridge. After further consideration, he 3 belieyed,that Option 4 was preferred as it would be attractive in an area which the City is trying 4 to revitalize and could possibly be used as a marketing tool. 5 Morrison noted there will be a series of continuing meetings and also meetings will be held with 6 the public in regard to this issue. 7 Ranallo suggested that the motion be amended to authorize the expenditure of up to $69,000 and 8 alternative designs be considered at a Council Work Session. 9 Faust amended his motion to "Authorize up to $69,000 to be spent'on bridge enhancements in 10 conjunction with the Silver Lake Road Bridge Project and direct Ramsey County to provide 11 designs within that budget". Marks agreed to the amendment. 12 Motion carried unanimously. 13 C. Councilmembers. 14 Cavanaugh thanked City Manager and City Staff for an excellent job done on the Volunteer 15 Appreciation Dinner. He also thanked the Volunteer Committee who worked on this effort. • 16 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at City Clean-up Day and that this event was successful. 17 Cavanaugh reported that VillageFest is on schedule. He noted the group is always looking for 18 participation and provides a great way to become involved with the community. 19 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at a Northwest Family Services orientation program which 20 provided a means to get better acquainted with the programs they offer. 21 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at the Annual Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. He 22 stated this was his first time in attendance and the meeting was worthwhile. 23 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at the Silver Lake Residents Association Meeting. This was . 24 his first time into the Salvation Army Camp and he met the New Director Alan Stock. The 25 Camp is a good operation and he is interested to see what else can be done with that 26 organization. 27 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at the Mayors Commission Against Drugs Meeting. He 28 stated that Susan Bendera has been attending these meetings as a resident. This group is 29 currently concerned with the issue of hotel rooms being rented for high school students by adults. 30 They have previously done work in the school parking lots and lockers with police dogs. 31 Cavanaugh noted that St. Anthony Police Officer Dominic Cotroneo,was also in attendance at 32 this meeting.