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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 1998 Page 4 1 D. City Manager. 2 Mornson reported that Bill Weber of BRW will be present at the March 10, 1998 Council 3 meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update. 4 Mornson reported he met with Warren Rolek, School Superintendent to discuss issues and 5 concerns they had with the School Board in the joint meeting. One of the things Mornson did 6 prior to the meeting was call various research firms and the League of Minnesota Cities. He 7 discovered there is only one research firm to perform this type of survey and that firm is 8 Decision Resources. They are preparing a proposal based on the City and the school district, as 9 well as the part of the school district which is located in the City of New Brighton: It was their 10 opinion that 400 was accurate sample with a 5% margin of error. 11 Mornson reported that one company had made a presentation at the Work Session for technical 12 upgrade on the computer system. The other two companies under consideration will make 13 presentations at the February 24 and March 10, 1998 Council meetings. 14 Mornson reported there are presently two development opportunities being discussed with City 15 staff; the potential expansion of a Church and an industry in the Industrial Park is considering 16 expansion. 17 Mornson reported the deadline for the five homeowners to apply for City purchase of their 18 homes is February 18, 1998. To date, Staff has received a response from only,one homeowner. 19 After responses have been received from the homeowners, the City may make counteroffers. 20 Mornson noted that public hearings will be required for this and other water issues because 21 money is being spent from the storm water funds. 22 Sue Kozarek, 4029 Shamrock Drive, Chairman of the Flood Task Force, asked if the increase in 23 the Storm Water Fee had been approved. 24 Mayor Ranallo stated the 31 reading and adoption of the increase will be held this evening. 25 Ms. Kozarek stated that based on the comments with regard_to the DNR matching of funds, it 26 would behoove the City to increase the Fee. She noted there is residential opposition to the 27 increase but also noted that almost 50%.of the residents have cable television at a cost of$30 per 28 month. 29 Ms. Kozarek also reported that her car was broken into in their driveway on January 19, 1998. 30 The St. Anthony Police Department called her home when they noticed something suspicious. 31 She thanked the St: Anthony Police Department and stated it was nice to know the residents had 32 such good protection. 33 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 34 A. 1998 Street Improvements (Resolution 98-025).