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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 24, 1997 Page 17 1 Morrison reported his attendance at the League of Minnesota Cities conference in St. Cloud. 2 He stated he spent a lot of time in the exhibit area getting information in regard to parks and 3 computers. He noted Finance Director, Management Assistant and himself will be meeting 4 with John See to discuss a City web page. They will also be asking him to analyze the 5 existing computer system and make recommendations for upgrades. 6 Morrison reported he and the Police Chief will be attending a MTRS meeting on July 11 to 7 update the affirmative action goals. Morrison reported there is one officer position vacant on 8 the Police Force and it is believed that another officer will be taking a position with the St. 9 Paul Police Department. The City will then begin testing through a testing agency. 10 Morrison reported there is an AMM breakfast meeting on Tuesday, July 8, and all 11 Councilmembers are welcome to attend. 12 Morrison reminded there is no work session scheduled for July 1. There will however, be a 13 Staff meeting on July 7 and Council regular meeting on July 8. 14 Morrison noted the memo from the Public Works Director in regard to sidewalk repair on St. 15 Anthony Boulevard, in response to a resident complaint. Morrison asked what position previously has been taken by the Council in regard to sidewalk repair. 17 Enrooth noted that on St. Anthony Boulevard, the sidewalks were done at the same time as 18 the street. If the residents wanted their sidewalk done and it was necessary, the work was 19 completed at the cost of the resident. 20 Morrison noted two people have tripped on the sidewalk and the sidewalks are in need of 21 repair. The Public Works Director has recommended that the unsafe conditions be protected 22 with asphalt and plans and specifications for a bid be prepared at the same time that 33rd 23 Avenue is done. Morrison questioned if the assessments for sidewalks are handled in the 24 same manner as street improvements. 25 Mayor Ranallo noted that previously residents have been assessed for 100% of the sidewalk 26 costs. 27 Morrison stated he would check the sidewalk policy for assessment and report back to 28 Council. 29 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. 30 IX. NEW BUSINESS. 31 A. Approval of Certification of Local Performance Measures. Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the Certification for Local Performance Measures for Local Performance Aid Payables in 1998. 34 Motion carried unanimously.