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Page 2 O 1 Mr. O'Brien then suggested to the City Council to consider putting something 2 artistic at the East end of the corridor. He said it is a perfect space for something 3 that would be different — a fountain, curving wall, etc. He asked to be allowed to 4 put something together that would be unique and use the space in a pleasant way. 5 He also suggested that the Council consider using kiosks for the distribution of 6 information in the corridor. 7 IV. LIQUOR OPERATIONS REVENUE/EXPENSE REPORT. 8 Don Perry, Liquor Operations Manager and Roger Larson, Finance Director 9 presented the revenue/expense report of the City's liquor stores and restaurants. 10 V. PROPOSED HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT POLICY. 11 The City Manager reported on the December 14, 1995 letter received from the 12 City Attorney, Bill Soth, regarding the use of HRA funds for the redevelopment of 13 residential lots. The City Manager indicated that given the information provided by 14 the City Manager, he is withdrawing his suggestion to revise the current policy. 15 VI. CITY HALL/COMMUNITY CENTER ISSUES. 16 A. Financial. The City Manager reported on the November 6, 1995 letter he 17 received from Liz Herrmann, Williams/O'Brien, regarding the revised cost 18 break-down of the new City Hall/Community Center. The revised total O 19 cost of $3,542,884 is lower than the $3,826,028 estimate received on 20 September 25, 1995. This revised figure includes the contractor's contract 21 amount, professional fees, and demolition. 22 B. Proposed No-Smoking Resolution (1/9/96 Council Meeting. 23 The City Manager reported that the Staff has put together a no-smoking 24 policy effective on the move-in date of the new building. All of the staff 25 have been notified of the new policy. So far, no one has said anything but 26 nothing has changed yet. 27 C. Facility Use Policy(1/9/96 Council Meeting. The City Manager reported on 28 the progress of writing this policy. Staff has compiled a draft of a policy and 29 a fee schedule. The Council proposed a few revisions to the policy. 30 VII. METRO LIVEABLE COMMUNITIES ACT. 31 The Manager reported that all documentation required for participation have been 32 submitted to the Metropolitan Council. He also reported that the Met Council is 33 sponsoring an informational presentation in February. He indicated that the 34 Management Assistant and possibly a representative from the Planning Commission 35 will be attending. He asked that anyone from Council interested in going should 36 call the Management Assistant. 0