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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
• NOVEMBER 14_, 1989 COUNCIL MEETING
1 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo.
4 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of Scout Troup x/711 from St.
5 Charles School whose leader is Tom Patrick.
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7 2. ROLL CALL
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9 Present: Councilmembers Marks, Enrooth, Makowske and Mayor Pro Tem
10 Ranallo.
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12 Absent - Mayor Sundland
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14 Also present : Tom Burt , City Manager
15 Sue VanderHeyden - Assistant to the City Manager
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17 Mayor .Pro_ Tem Ranallo had spoken to Mayor Sundland who is hospitalized.
18 The Mayor requested that his thanks for all of the cards, flowers, and good
19 wishes he had received during his hospitalization be extended to the many
20 friends and neighbors who had remembered him as well as his wife, Ardell ,
21 who is also in the hospital .
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23 Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo wished the Mayor and his wife a speedy recovery.
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25 Tom Burt, the new City Manager, was welcomed by Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo
26 on behalf of the Council . He also thanked Sue VanderHeyden for doing a very
27 good job in the absence of a City Manager.
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29 3. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 24, 1989 COUNCIL MINUTES
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31 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the minutes of the October
32 24, 1989 Council Meeting.
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34 Motion carried unanimously
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36 APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 1989 CITY ELECTIO14 RESULTS MEETING
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38 Motion by Marks, second by Makowske to approve the minutes of the November
39 7, 1989 City Election Results Meeting.
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41 Motion carried unanimously
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43 Makowske distributed an enlarged copy of the article which appeared in the
44 November 8th edition of the Star b Tribune newspaper regarding the election
45 results in St. Anthony. The article erroneously stated that Ranallo had
46 won the election over Enrooth. Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo stated he had tried to.
• 47 contact the paper twice requesting a correction. To date, no correction
48 has appeared in the paper.
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50 4. LICENSES
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Makowske to approve the licenses for the
2 following contractors:
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4 Universal Sign Company, St . Paul
5 K.A. Electrical , Shorewood
6 Jack Pixley Sweeps, Andover
7 La Mere Construction, Minneapolis
8 Dave Regel Construction, Inc. , Coon Rapids
9 McKee Sign Service, North St. Paul
1.0 Patio Enclosures, Inc. , St. Louis Park
11 Les Jones Roofing, Inc. , Bloomington
12 Castle Building b Remodeling, Inc. , Minneapolis
13 Kenco Construction Company, Ramsey
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15 Motion carried unanimously
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17 5. CLAIMS
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19 A. Dorsey E Whitney
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21 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment of $970.25 to Dorsey
• 22 S Whitney for legal services rendered from September 1 , 1989 through
23 September 30, 1989.
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25 Motion carried unanimously
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�7 B. Hance b LeVahn
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29 Motion by Makowske, second by Marks to app.rove payment of $2,400.00 to
30 Hance E LeVahn for legal services rendered for the month of November,
31 1989.
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33 Motion carried unanimously
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35 C. Stuart J. Bonniwell
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37 Motion by Makowske, second by Ranallo to approve payment of $3,310.00
38 for professional services rendered for the audit of the City's financial
39 statements for 1988 and for preparation of the State Auditor 's annual
40 financial report of the City of St. Anthony.
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42 Motion carried unanimously
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44 D. Stuart J. Bonniwell
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46 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment of $1 ,285.00 for
• 47 professional. services rendered for preparation of special reports. The
48 City Manager's Assistant advised these reports dealt with the Community
49 Development Block Grant.
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1 Motion carried unanimously
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3 E. Calgon Carbon Corporation
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5 Motion by Enrooth, second by Makowske. to approve payment of $3,348.00
6 for the service fee for a temporary granular activated carbon system.
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8 Motion carried unanimously
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10 F. Dickson Electric Inc.
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12 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment of $3,412.00 for
13 the installation of the gasoline tank monitoring equipment and sensing
14 well probes and to install a control panel and the fee for the permit.
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16 Motion carried unanimously
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18 6. REPORTS
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20 A.Makowske advised that there had been a meeting of the Regional Transit
21 Board (RTB) scheduled for November 2nd. She had endeavored to attend but
22 the weather and driving were poor. She noted that a discussion of the
• �3 service ("disservice") regarding the City of St. Anthony had been on the
24 agenda. The Assistant to the City Manager also had made an effort to attend
255 the meeting but was unable to due to poor weather conditions. She did send
26 a letter to the RTB and maps of desired bus routes as well noting the
�7 Council 's concern regarding bus service. VanderHeyden did not know if there
28 will be another meeting scheduled.
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30On November 15th Makowske intends to attend the meeting of the Ramsey County
31 League of Local Government as well as the Community Services Meeting.
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33 Enrooth indicated he also will be participating in the November 15th
34 Program Review of Community Services.
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36. Enrooth had received a use schedule for-.the Community Building. He observed
3.7 that this facility is in great demand and• in perpetual use. Mayor Pro Tem
38 Ranallo noted that most of the organizations which use the building are not
39 charged for its use but there is an expense for janitorial services. He
40 suggested that the City Manager follow up on this matter and explore a fee
41 schedule for janitorial services.
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43 Marks reminded the Council that there is a Youth Service Bureau meeting coming
44 in the near future and he feels he can no longer represent the City for this
45 organization. Previously, Makowske had expressed an interest in representing
46 the City.
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48 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to appoint Councilmember Makowske to
49 represent the City of St. Anthony at the Youth Service. Bureau.
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1 Motion carried unanimously
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3 Rana] lo gave a status report on the Village Fest Committee. He noted that
4 the City Attorney is presently formulating by-laws for the Committee. There
5 was limited attendance at the November 15th meeting of the Committee. Two
6 meetings are scheduled, December 11th and January 8th. At the January 8th
7 meeting a Board of Directors will be elected.
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9 Proclamation - AmP.ri-can Education Week
10 Mayor Pro Tem Rana] lo read a proclamation- designating the week of
11 November 12 - 18, 1989 as AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK in the City of St.
12 Anthony.
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14 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the proclamation.
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15 Motion carried unanimously
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18 B. Departments and Committees
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20 1 . Hance & LeVahn: Re: Matters conducted at the Hennepin County District
21 Court up to and including October 4, 1989 and October 18, 198;
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�3 Marks inquired how courts monitored Project Learn I as well as other
24 court appearances, satisfaction of fines and sentences imposed. The
25 Police Chief responded that much of the monitoring was done by computer.
Y6 This monitoring is most efficiently and effectively done primarily in
27 the metro area.
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�9 2. Fire Department Monthly Report - October, 1989
30 There was no discussion regarding the report .. The report was filed.
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32 3• Police Reserves Monthly Report - September, 1989,
33 Marks requested the Police Chief to cite some of the specific duties of
34 the Police Reserves. He was advised that they ride along during patrols,
35 do foot patrols, assist in medical calls and serve at school activities.
36 It was noted that the City supplies the uniforms for the Police Reserves.
37 There are no fees for the services they supply but donations are accepted.
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39 4. Liquor Operations Sales Summary - October, 1989
40 There was no discussion regarding this report. The report was filed.
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42 C. Acting City Manager
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44 The Council received copies of the November 1 , 1939 Staff Meeting report.
45 There were no questions.
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47 Sue VanderHeyden, Assistant to the City. Manager, also welcomed the new City Manager.
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49 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
50 There were no public hearings.
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l 8. NEW BUSINESS
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3 A. Resolution No. 89-028; Signatures of City Financial Accounts
4 This resolution authorized -specific persons to make certain transactions
5 regarding City financial accounts. It was noted that the City Manager's
6 name was added and the Acting City Manager 's name was deleted.
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8 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution No. 89-028.
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10 Motion carried -unanimously
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12 B. Resolution No. 89-025; Certification of Tax Levy and 1990 Ci-ty Budget
13 Mayor - Pro Tem. Ranallo advised that this budc-et reflects a 3% increase.
14 He noted that the Legislature had transferred $228,000 of local government
15 aid to the School District. If this had not been done, he stated, there
16 would have been a decrease of approximately $24.00 on an average home in
17 St. Anthony. Enrooth observed that the Legislature did not put a levy limit
18 on the School District therefore the District co--,Id still increase their
19 levy.
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21 Motion by Marks, second by Makowske to approve Resolution No. 89-025.
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23 motion carried unanimously
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25 On November 23, 1983 at 3:00 p.m. the Council is holding a Public Hearing
26 to review the 1990 Budget .
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28 C. Approval of Iron Removal Filters Bid
29 Motion by Marks, second by Makowske to approve t;-.e contract for the sand
30 blasting, possible repair, and recoating of two iron removal filters to
31 the low bidder, Layne Minnesota in the amount o- $49,467.1+1+.
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33 The funds for this item will come from the 1989 and 1990 budgets. The
34 Public Works Director has indicated he has confidence in this bidder
35 and' the bid is within budget .
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37 motion carried unanimously
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39 D. Public Request : Discussion of Dog Ordinance
40 The City Manager stated he has reviewed those ordinances which address
41 animals, nuisances, keeping of certain animals, and animals running at'
42 large. He feels that presently there is some miscommunication between the
43 City staff, animal owners, and those persons making complaints regarding
44 animals. The City Manager referred to state laws and local ordinances
45 and their requirements regarding animals bites. Upon review, the City
46 Manager has found the City's records for 1989, January to November,
47 reflects 25 barking dog complaints, 34 dogs running loose complaints,
48 3 cat running loose complaints, and 3 dog bites.
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1 The City Manager observed that a resident is grateful if his/her dog
2 is returned when it has been running loose. This can be done only if
3 the animal is licensed.
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6 Bernard Preussner, 3209 Skycroft Drive, distributed copies to the Council
7 of the form currently used by the City to record the purchase of a dog
8 license. He noted signatures of the owner is required, many of which are
9 unreadable. Mr. Preussner felt there are many, many dogs in the City which
10 are not licensed. He also felt the present system for licensing is less
11 than adequate.
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13 Mr. Preussner relayed a recent experience he had with a neighbor and the
155 neighbor's barking dog. He signed a complaint against the owner but the
1barking resumed shortly thereafter and has continued. He feels that his
case is not an isolated one and suggested the system for handling com-
17 plaints of this nature are time consuming, require the inconvenienced
18 party to find solutions and the Police Department is not responsive.
19 When he followed up on his complaint he was informed that the neighbor
20 had also filed a complaint against him.
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• 22 Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo stated he recognized Mr. Preussner's frustrations
�3 and inquired of the Police Chief what actions are taken when a complaint
24 is filed. Chief Hickerson said the complaint is officially recorded but
25 no action is taken unless an officer from the Department witnesses the
26 basis of the complaint . It is recommended to the complaintant that he
27 discuss the matter with the owner of the dog. If the Police Department
28 is aware of the dog owner's identity, that section of the ordinance
�9 addressing the keeping of dogs is sent to the owner. An official comp-
30 laint must be filed with the City Attorney by the complaintant. A police
31 officer cannot file a complaint unless he/she actually observes the dog
32 violating the ordinance.
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34 The City Manager observed that reporting minor inconveniences is necessary
355 before they become major problems. Keeping a history of complaints is the
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37 key to solving the dog problems was -the opinion of the City Manager.
38 Kathlyn Sevich, 3505 31st Avenue, feels the.ordinance should be better
39 publicized so residents of the community are sensitized to the nuisances
40 that exist. She thinks the cooperation of the residents is needed to
41 report these nuisances so changes will occur.
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43 Mrs. Sevich thinks a particularly bad problem is with dogs who are left
44 outside, unsupervised, in fenced yards or leashed.
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46 Joseph Sevich, 3505 31st Avenue, feels the Police Department should be
47 more aggressive in enforcing this ordinance. He observed that when a
• 48 resident sees a dog running at large, the resident is requested by the
49 Police Department to hold the animal until the Animal Control Services
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1 personnel can come and retrieve the dog. Sevich thinks the resident
2 should not bear this responsibility, nor be put at risk by trying
3 to detain the dog.
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5 Sevich advised the Council that his wife had been attacked and bitten
6 by a dog on October 24th: A report was filed with the Police Department
7 on that date. When Sevich contacted the Police Department on November
8 13th regarding this incident , he was advised it was his responsibility
9 to follow through on the complaint regarding medical costs covered,
10 legal responsibility of the dog owner, etc. . He felt victimized by the
11 system by not having been informed of his legal rights and responsibilities
12 nor his recourse at the time the attack was reported.
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14 Mrs. Sevich stated she read the complete police report of the attack
15 noting that her statement was relatively short whereas the statements
16 made by the dog owner and neighbors in the area were quite lengthy. She
17 stated when she questioned portions of the written statement and its
18 accuracy and completeness , a police captain remarked that a lot of detail
19 was discouraged.
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21 Mrs. Sevich advised the Council that she was attacked. from behind by the
• 22 dog, the attack was unprovoked, and she is aware that this same dog had
23 previously attacked a mailman. She felt the report regarding her matter
24 was not balanced.
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26 The Police Chief stated this dog has been quarantined since the incident
27 of. the mailman being bitten. This quarantine came after the dog was
28. evaluated by the Animal Control Services who felt the chain and leash
�9 used by .the owner were sufficient to hold the dog in quarantine in its
30 own yard. It was observed that the chain was rusty and the dog broke free
31 from it when it bit Mrs. Sevich.
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33 Andrea Preussner, 3011 Rankin Road , and Kathy Renfro, 3000 Rankin Road ,
34 are acquainted with the dog. They both stated that the dog appears
35 viscious and makes them nervous.
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37 Marks felt some of the problems stems from the manner the Animal Control
38 Services interprets and enforces the City's ordinances.
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40 The Police Chief will discuss this matter with the City Attorney. Chief
41 Dickerson advised that formal complaints must be signed before a judge.
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43 Pat Taylor, 2928 Rankin Road , expressed concern regarding the uneven
44 enforcement of City ordinances by the Police Department. She felt the
45 current policy, that being, ordinance enforcement based on response to
46 complaints, was ineffective and unfair. She cited posting of "Garage
47 Sale" signs and parking on grass as two instances of uneven enforcement.
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49 Stephen Kognismark, 3108 Rankin Road, requested that the cat licensing
50 requiresient _also be reviewed. He has sustained considerable damage to
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1 his lawn from cats running loose.
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3 Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo assured those people in attendance that the
4 ordinances will be very carefully reviewed, as will the policy for
5 handling animal complaints and the services rendered by Animal Control
6 Services.
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8 Makowske thanked Mr. 'Preussner. and the Sevichs for bringing these
9 ordinance deficiencies to the Council 's attention.
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11 The City Manager will check the ordinances regarding fines for residents
12 whose dogs run loose. Chief Dickerson stated this is a misdemeanor.
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14 Apache Plaza Queen
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16 Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo introduced Alyssa Volkmann who has represented
17 Apache Plaza and the City of St. Anthony as their queen. He indicated
18 _there is funding for her participation in the 1990 St. Paul Winter
19 Carnival . Appreciation was expressed by the Council for her fine work.
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21 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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• 23 There was no unfinished business.
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�5 10. ADJOURNMENT
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27 Motion by Enrooth, second by -Marks to adjourn the meeting at 9: 10 p.m. .
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