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-4- Mayor Sundland indicated his own onsite inspection of the property • had convinced him the addition would .cause no visual problems for the Thompson' s neighbors because of the curvature of Belden at that point. He and Mr. Hamer disputed the assumption that Belden would ever be recentered, saying many streets in St. Anthony were not constructed precisely in the center of the 60 foot right-of-way and such a major renovation would- require removal and replacement of all the existing curb and cutter. The Planning Commission representative reported the meeting with Dick Krier, the planning consultant for the Kenzie Terrace Redevelop- ment Plan and said Commission members agreed with Mr. Krier that forming two tax increment districts , instead of one , would provide the City with greater flexibility in developing that area. Reso- lution PC-82-01 , accepting the Redevelopment Plan as conforming to the City ' s . Comprehensive Plan, was referred to the HRA meeting scheduled for 5 : 30 P.M. , June 28th , where the T. I.F. boundaries will be set. As the June 15th staff notes were being considered, Mr. Childs reported the employee family picnic will probably be rescheduled in September. He said he has had several conversations with Red Owl and the Soo Line related to the rat problems .in the northwest sector of the City and steps have already been taken .to solve the problems around .the Country Store. The Manager has enlisted Ramsey County Environmental -Health to aid him in convincing the Soo. Line that immediate action is imperative . • In his June 22nd memorandum, which was accepted as an agenda addendum, the Manager had recommended a new copy machine be purchased for the City from the Savin Company who had .submitted the lower quote. When Councilman. Marks reported- leasing arrangements which had been pre- sented at the League of Cities convention .as a cost saving measure for municipalities . Mr. Childs told him such an arrangement would probably be advantageous for a city who had to borrow the money. The Manager indicated he would be interested in getting further information regarding the leasing. of major purchases , such as a fire truck. Motion by .Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Marks to direct staff to purchase from .the Savin Company a new copy machine , as proposed, for $6 , 855 . 00- which would be paid for from the Council Contingency .Fund. Motion carried unanimously. The State Auditor had complimented St. Anthony on the financial management of the City during the period of 1976-1980 and Mr. Childs believes , and the Council agreed, that Carol Johnson and the City Department- Heads should be made aware of this report. Mr. Hamer commented that the City has already taken the steps suggested by Auditor Carlson to avoid the deficit in the water and sewer funds . • Motion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Letourneau to adopt Resolution 82-027 . RESOLUTION 82-027 A RESOLUTION REGARDING PAYMENT OF COSTS FOR ST. ANTHONY BOULEVARD BRIDGE