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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />June 9, 2009 <br />Page 5 <br />1 years; it was purchased used and has been overhauled twice, and it has not been operating the <br />2 way it should. He stated his support of the cuts being spread around. He stressed the importance <br />3 of training for police officers and fire fighters and stated there cannot be continual cuts in <br />4 training when budget cuts are necessary. <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />City Manager Morrison reported that staff has inquired about the ability to rent one of Columbia <br />Height's sewer jetters in an effort to save additional money. Columbia Heights denied this <br />request. He stated it should be noted that the City will be bidding on a used sewer jetter with an <br />anticipated cost of $150,000, while a new one would cost $300,000. He commended the <br />department heads for their efforts to share equipment with other cities and not always purchasing <br />the new equipment <br />Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 09- <br />058, Setting the City of St. Anthony 2009 "Revised" Budget and Authorizing of the Liquor Fund <br />Transfer. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />E. Consider Ordinance 2009-005; Section 72.36; Parking During Snow Removal. Mike <br />Mornson, City Manager presenting_(l" reading) <br />City Manager Morrison reviewed the ordinance with the Council and indicated that the City <br />Council amended this ordinance in 2008 with a sunset date of July 1, 2009. He noted the <br />following two options for Council consideration: 1) Go back to the original ordinance regarding <br />Snow Plowing & Parking Restriction on November 1 through April l; 2) Proceed with the <br />current ordinance. <br />Councilmember Stille requested a summary of the recommendations provided by Public Works <br />Director Hartman and Police Chief Ohl. City Manager Morrison replied there is no <br />recommendation from the Police Department; their goal is to allow for snow to be cleared by <br />Public Works. The recommendation of the Public Works Department is to return to the original <br />ordinance restricting parking from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. November 1St through April 1St, as these <br />requirements seemed to be understood by everyone. <br />Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the First <br />Reading of Ordinance 2009-005, Parking During Snow Removal, Option 2. <br />Councilmember Stille stated he is not in favor of changing this ordinance. IIe commented on the <br />direct impact with regards to snowplowing and the positive byproducts of having the streets clear <br />during the winter months. He stated they gave this a trial period and staff has recommended <br />going back to the old ordinance. Feedback includes 12 calls in favor of going back to the old <br />ordinance and 3 in favor of staying with the new ordinance. He stated direct impacts of the <br />ordinance are that the old method provides simplicity for staff and residents and it provides clean <br />streets without areas where plows had to go around cars due to confusion about snow events. <br />Public Works has said the old method involves less overtime and less fuel consumption. This <br />leads to a better impact on the environment and budget. In addition, from a safety perspective, <br />