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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> January 27, 1998 <br /> Page I I <br /> 1 Mornson noted that windows were originally proposed for the Council Chambers when it was to <br /> 2 be located on the other side of the building. The Chambers was moved to this side for economic <br /> 3 reasons and the windows were canceled due to the close proximity to the gym. <br /> 4 Marks noted that most conference rooms he works in have windows and sound is not a problem. <br /> 5 He liked the idea of opening up the Chambers and recommended the Council vote in favor of <br /> 6 installation of the windows. <br /> 7 Faust noted that there are other areas of the building requesting installation of windows in the <br /> 8 doors. Staff has only investigated the cost of windows for the Chamber doors. He-suggested the <br /> 9 Council approve the podium and have Staff investigate the windows further. <br /> 10 Vote on the motion: Marks voted aye. Cavanaugh, Faust, Ranallo, and Thuesen vote nay. <br /> 11 Motion failed. <br /> 12 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Marks to approve purchase of the podium in the amount of <br /> 13 $2,000 and direct Staff to investigate the feasibility and cost of installation of windows in the <br /> 14 doors to include consultation with Community Services. <br /> "P5 <br /> Motion carried unanimously. <br /> 16 7. Ruth Mason Hired to Cable Cast Council Meetings Beginning February 10, 1998. <br /> 17 Mornson reported Ms. Mason has a lot of experience working with the North Suburban Cable <br /> 18 Commission. The Council will begin live broadcast in March of 1998. At that point the <br /> 19 meetings will no longer be audio taped. He noted the written minutes are the official document <br /> 20 of record. <br /> 21 8. Falcon Heights/Lauderdale Quarterly Police Meeting. <br /> 22 Mornson reported that he and Police Chief Engstrom will be meeting with the Falcon <br /> 23 Heights/Lauderdale Police Departments to begin to negotiate the next two year contract. This <br /> 24 item will be on the agenda of the February 3, 1998 Council work session. <br /> 25 9. Police Officer Vacancy. <br /> 26 Mornson reported the new Police Officer Brett Kernel, who was introduced at the January 13 <br /> 27 Council meeting, has resigned. <br /> 28 10. Minneapolis Business Association- Officer of the Year Program. <br /> 29 Mornson reported the Minneapolis Business Association has named St. Anthony Police Officers <br /> 30 Jack Christman and Ron Leonard as Officers of the Year for their apprehension of three suspects <br /> who were suspected of a killing on Highway I-94 last August. A dinner will be held in their <br /> it honor on March 25, 1998 at Jack's Restaurant. Mornson asked Councilmembers to let him know <br /> 33 if they plan to attend. <br />