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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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5 DECEMBER 22 , 1992
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8 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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10 The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p .m. by Mayor Ranallo
11 who led the Pledge of Allegiance .
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14 2 . ROLL CALL
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16 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo and Councilmembers Marks ,
17 Enrooth, Fleming and Wagner .
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19 Staff Present : City Manager Burt , City Attorney Soth,
20 Management Assistant Urbia and Police Chief Engstrom.
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23 3 . APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 22 , 1992 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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25 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the agenda for
6 the December 22 , 1992 Council Meeting with the addition of
five items to the City Manager ' s Report .
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30 Motion carried unanimously
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34 4 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF .THE DECEMBER 7 , 1992 COUNCIL MEETING
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36 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the minutes of
37 the December 7 , 1992 Council Meeting with the following
38 correction :
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40 page 11 , line 27 : Delete the word "equipment" and replace with
41 "Road Reconstruction
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43 Motion carried unanimously
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46 5 . LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
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48 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve the heating
49 license applications for the following companies :
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 22 , 1992
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6 Delmar Furnace Exchange, Inc . of Brooklyn Park, Mn .
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8 Bloomington Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc . of
9 Bloomington , Mn .
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11 Boehm Heating Company of St . Paul , Mn .
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14 Motion carried unanimously
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17 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
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19 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the following
20 claims :
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23 A_ Maier Stewart & Associates in the amount of $117 . 82 for
24 engineering services rendered from October 25 , 1992
25 through November 28 , 1992 regarding M. S .A. S . reporting.
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8 B Maier Stewart & Associates in the amount of $841 . 37 for
29 engineering services rendered from October 25, 1992
30 through November 28 , 1992 regarding the Lowry Grove
31 watermain improvements easement descriptions .
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34 C Maier Stewart & Associates in the amount of $4 , 284 . 83 for
35 engineering services rendered from October 25, 1992
36 through November 28 , 1992 regarding the Lowry Grove
37 watermain improvements preparation of plans and
38 specifications .
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41 D Maier Stewart & Associates in the amount of $4 , 122 . 77 for
42 engineering services rendered from October 25, 1992
43 through November 28 , 1992 regarding the water system
44 improvements construction administration .
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47 E Julee Quarve-Peterson in the amount of $1 , 652 . 49 for
48 partial fees due for the handicap accessibility audit for
49 the City .
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 22 , 1992
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7 The City Manager advised that Ms . Quarve-Peterson will
8 make a presentation to the Council regarding recommended
9 actions and a plan for the handicap accessibility items
10 for the City.
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12 F Seven pages of certified claims as submitted by the
13 City ' s Finance Director .
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16 Motion carried unanimously
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19 7 . REPORTS
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21 A. Council Reports
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24 1 . Report of Councilmember Wagner
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6 Councilmember Wagner had nothing to report at this time .
8 2 . Report of Councilmember Fleming
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30 Councilmember Fleming noticed that the signals on 37th
31 and Stinson Boulevard have been activated. The City
32 Manager advised that there is one utility pole located in
33 an odd spot and it will have to be moved.
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35 3 . Report of Councilmember Marks
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37 Councilmember Marks distributed copies of a faxed holiday
38 greeting message received from the Salon Viesti
39 Children ' s Sports Club in Salo, Finland. The message also
40 thanked all of those who participated in hosting of the
41 visiting delegation from Salo last summer .
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43 Councilmember Marks thanked Councilmember Wagner for all
44 of his efforts for the holiday breakfast .
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46 4 . Report of Councilmember Enrooth
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48 Councilmember Enrooth added his thanks to Councilmember
49 Wagner for the successful and well organized holiday
50 breakfast .
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 22 , 1992
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6 5 . Report of Mayor Ranallo
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8 The Mayor reported that the St . Anthony Shopping Center
9 merchants were very pleased with the participation in the
10 sleighrides they sponsored . They have stated their
11 intention to hold this event annually.
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13 Mayor Ranallo noted that the activities of "Santa Claus"
14 on the .fire truck in the Village was very well received .
15 He has gotten only two calls which expressed concern
16 regarding this activity. He requested the participants
17 be thanked by a letter .
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20 B. Report of the City Manager
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23 1 . Update on CUB Store Project
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25 The City Manager advised that the CUB Store project is on
6 track timewise . There will be 10 , 000 square feet allotted
for the City ' s liquor store operation . Barr Engineering
8 has been hired to draft a storm water plan . Dennis
29 Cavanaugh, of the C .G. Rein Company, has been actively
30 participating in the progress of the project . The City
31 Manager also advised that the Municipal County
32 Association will be attempting to stop any tax increment
33 financing in the future.
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36 2 . Potential Building of a Dentist ' s Office
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38 A dentist has expressed an interest in locating in the
39 area of 39th Avenue and Silver Lake Road. The building
40 will be residential in nature and will meet all of the
41 zoning requirements . The dentist has submitted a check to
42 protect his interest . This structure will either be in a
43 separate tax increment district or be combined with
44 Apache Plaza District . A write down for the land costs is
45 being asked in the amount of $125, 000 . The bond counsel
46 services for this venture will be rendered by the Holmes
47 & Graven law firm.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 22 , 1992
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5 3 . Roadway Plans
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7 The City Manager advised that plans are presently being
8 drafted for the roadway at 29th Avenue and Coolidge . He
9 noted that some land will need to be purchased to
10 accommodate the required right-of-way for this roadway.
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12 There will also be a need to purchase some other land on
13 the opposite side of the road. These two purchases will
14 have to be made from private property owners .
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16 Approx.imately twenty to twenty four feet is needed and
17 appraisals will be done of the two areas . Any trees which
18 will be taken with these acquisitions will be replaced .
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20 The City Manager and the Public Works Director will meet
21 with the two property owners to explain the plan and
22 advise of the need for appraisals .
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24 The berm which has been requested by one of these
25 property owners will be built as promised. This berm will
6 leave only one access to the Bona service station , but
Mr. Bona will gain some property.
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29 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to direct the City
30 Manager to meet with the two property owners and to get
31 appraisals for the needed land .
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33 Motion carried unanimously
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36 4 . Joint Meeting
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38 On January 12 , 1993 a joint meeting between the City
39 Council and the School Board is scheduled for 6 : 00 p .m.
40 This meeting will preceed the Regular Council Meeting at
41 7 : 00 p .m.
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44 5 . City Manager ' s 1993 Wage Increase
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46 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve Resolution
47 No. 92-058 being a resolution authorizing the employment
48 and 1993 salary of Thomas D. Burt , St . Anthony City
49 Manager .
50 Motion carried unanimously
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 22 , 1992
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7 6 . Police Department Annual Report
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9 Copies of the 1990-1991 Annual Police Report were
10 distributed to the City Council .
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12 Chief Engstrom commented that the decrease in property
13 crimes is due to the fact that the youth population in
14 the City is decreasing. He also noted that the business
15 climate is changing. The drop in criminal activity
16 started in the early 80 ' s but the Chief felt this
17 activity would be going up again as criminal activity in
18 all first-ring suburbs is increasing .
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20 It has been observed that many residents are applying for
21 permits to buy handguns . The Chief speculated that the
22 purpose of these guns is for domicile protection rather
23 than to be carried on the person .
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25 Chief Engstrom observed that the department has a very
6 youthful staff with eighty percent of the officers having
under ten years of service . He feels the department is
8 very well served by these officers and has an excellent
29 future .
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31 Narcotics appears to be the basis for most of the
32 burglary crimes in the City. There are several local drug
33 dealers and many opportunities for this type of activity
34 are presented with the location of two shopping centers
35 in the City. There have been several drug deal arrests
36 and some of them have been quite profitable for the City
37 as revenue sources . Some officer training and equipment
38 has been paid for from the money realized from the drug
39 arrests .
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41 To date, the Chief has observed there have been an
42 increase in assaults , burglaries and narcotics
43 activities . Domestic calls have decreased from 1990 to
44 1991 . The Chief advised there has been a very acceptable
45 clearance rate for crimes . Discussion continued regarding
46 the D.A.R. E. Program and the Fire Arms Safety Program.
47 The Chief noted that Police Reserves are trained on the
48 use of weapons .
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 22 , 1992
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5 Mayor Ranallo stated he is very impressed with the amount
6 of hours put in by the Police Reserves . He noted they
7 receive no compensation nor recognition . The Mayor
8 suggested that the provision of better vehicles and a
9 scholarship program be investigated for the Police
10 Reserves for the use of the income received from pull tab
11 profits .
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13 Councilmember Marks inquired if a trend is being noted
14 with the increase in DWI ' s . The Chief stated a decrease
15 is expected .
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17 In 1994 , another officer will be receiving training in
18 the D.A.R. E. Program. The Chief felt this is a stressful
19 position in that after the duties of the D .A.R. E. Officer
20 are completed in the schools he also has to serve on the
21 streets .
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23 The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the regular
24 reports from the Police Department to Councilmembers .
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8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
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29 A. Ordinance No. 1992-011 , Re: City Ordinances Codification
30 (Third Reading)
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32 The public hearing for Ordinance No. 1992-011 was opened at
33 8 : 35 p.m. No one was present for the public hearing.
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35 Motion by Wagner , second by Fleming to close the public
36 hearing at 8 : 40 p .m.
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38 The City Manager advised that one property owner had come to
39 City Hall to view Ordinance No . 92-011 . The property owner
40 made no comments after he reviewed the ordinance . The City
41 Manager felt this person was really interested in viewing the
42 Housing Maintenance Ordinance although he did not state this.
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44 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the third
45 reading and passage of Ordinance No. 1992-011 being an
46 ordinance codifying the general ordinances of the City of St .
47 Anthony, Minnesota; adopting a new city code; and repealing
48 certain ordinances .
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50 Motion carried unanimously
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 22 , 1992
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7 9 . NEW BUSINESS
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9 A. Bid Approvals/Awards
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11 1 . Hydraulic Hammer
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13 The Mayor observed that the equipment in the low bid was
14 a "demo. " The City Manager advised that the Public Works
15 Director is confident this piece of equipment will be
16 satisfactory. He also advised that low bid not need to be
17 taken for any purchase up to $25, 000 .
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19 Councilmember Enrooth observed that the bids had a wide
20 spread for their trade-in allowance. The City Manager had
21 no explanation for this but credited it to the methods
22 used for mark ups and discounts by the bidders .
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24 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the low bid
25 of $8 , 352 . 00 plus tax from Long Lake for the purchase of
08 6 a Model S25 hydraulic hammer .
29 Motion carried unanimously
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32 2 . Lowry Grove Improvements - Well Capping
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34 Federal Cartrage had requested the City seek bids to cap
35 the existing well located near Lowry Grove Trailer Court .
36 The City will receive 100% compensation for this work .
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38 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve the bid in
39 the amount of $5, 480 . 00 to Water Products for capping the
40 well in the Lowry Grove Improvement Project .
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43 Motion carried unanimously
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46 The City Manager advised that the Keys Company trucks are
47 located at the wells on Rankin Road and near Rosie ' s
48 Restaurant . The work on Rankin Road will be completed in
49 about one month. The City Manager will send a letter to
50 residents in the area advising them of this timeline .
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 22 , 1992
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7 The well work in the area of Rosie ' s Restaurant will be
8 completed in approximately one week .
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10 B. Lowry Grove Improvements - Change Order #1
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12 Water contamination has been detected at the Lowry Grove
13 Trailer Court . The owner of the trailer court had
14 petitioned for replacement of the wate_ rmain . This project
15 is very costly. The trailer court owner retained the
16 services of Briggs and Morgan to petition Federal
17 Cartrage to do the work and pay for it .
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19 The City Manager advised that the City can do this much
20 quicker and will be compensated by Federal Cartrage . This
21 work will benefit the City as well as the trailer court
22 in that a loop can be added and the water can be kept
23 flowing.
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25 The first time this project was bid, the bids came back
6 very high . Bids received at the second bidding were
considerably lower . Phase I has commenced.
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29 Some discolored water had been noticed but it will
30 eventually subside.
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32 Phase II will go west to Stinson Boulevard onto 27th
33 Avenue. Some of the main will go under the sidewalk which
34 belongs to the Park Board. Permission has been requested
35 from the Park Board to go under its sidewalk but no
36 response has been received . There will be a need for an
37 easement to go onto one property owner ' s land to install
38 the pipe. This easement will be negotiated . The pipes
39 will belong to the owner of the trailer court but will be
40 given to the City by him and maintained by the City .
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42 The City Manager advised that the water for the trailer
43 court will be supplied by St . Anthony rather than
44 Minneapolis as in the past . This change will realize
45 three hundred additional customers in the peak time for
46 the City and one hundred and fifty new customers in the
47 off time .
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 22 , 1992
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7 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve Change Order
8 #1 for the Lowry Grove Improvement Project to install a
9 new waterline to the main line .
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11 Motion carried unanimously
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13 C. Resolution No . 92-056 , Re : Projected Use of Community
14 Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
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16 The funds will be used to compensate the person who
17 conducted the handicap accessiblity study.
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19 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve Resolution
20 No. 92-056 being a resolution amending the Community
21 Development Block Grant (CDBG) Year XVIII Urban Hennepin
22 County Statement of projected use of funds .
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25 Motion carried unanimously
108 D. Resolution No . 92-057 , Re : Ratification of the 1993
29 Police Labor Agreement
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31 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve Resolution
32 No. 92-057 being a resolution ratifying the 1993
33 agreement between the City of St . Anthony and American
34 Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
35 (AFSCME) Council 14 , Local 57 , representing the St .
36 Anthony Police Department employees .
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39 Motion carried unanimously
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42 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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45 A. Copies of the City Code
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47 The City Manager advised the City Code will be copied and
48 distributed to all members of the City Council .
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REGULAR. COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 22 , 1992
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6 B. Article from Mayor
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8 The Mayor wrote an article and sent it to all of the
9 City ' s newspapers on December 9th . He noted that not one
10 of them printed it .
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12 C. Council Work Session/Mayor ' s Open House
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14 The- Mayor will host his open house on January 2 , 1993
15 from 7 : 00 to 9 : 00 .
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17 There is a Council work session scheduled for January
18 5th. The City Manager noted there are many items on the
19 work session agenda, among them is selection of an
20 official City newspaper and choosing Council
21 representatives to various organizations .
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23 11 . ADJOURNMENT
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25 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at
4J6 9 : 00 P.M.
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29 Motion carried unanimously
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32 Respectfully submitted,
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35 Jo-Anne Student , Council Secretary
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41 Mayor Clarenc Ran 110
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