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City Council Minutes 12-16-1974 Special258 Regular meeting of the Council - Dec. 9, 1974 - continued. The Mayor noted that dog patrol costs appear to be normal- izing near the figure first estimated. Mrs. Burma had stated fewer calls are being received. Mr. Jim Powers presented the Sheriff's report for November, contract forms for 1975 and a cost analysis report. The City Council will review these items and implement pertinent parts into the 1975 budget . Mr. Richard Brooks noted a problem of junk cars being parked on city streets that impede snow removal. The Administrator noted that there is an ordinance that prohibits parking on streets from 1:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. A motion to have the Street Department and the Sheriff's Department cooperate in enforcing this ordinance was made by D. Martie, seconded by D. Blonigen. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. A motion to adjourn was made by D. Martie, seconded by G. Walters. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 P.M. Kevin L. La France, Administrator KLLF/mjq Enclosure 1: Memorandum from the city attorney concerning the sale of a parcel of land to Mr. Wilbur Eck. Special Meeting of the City Council - December 16, 1974 - 7:30 P.M. City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Conrad Johnson. Council members present: Blonigen, Erickson, Martie, Walters. The Mayor announced that the meeting would be taped. The 257 Special meeting of the Council - Dec. 1 6, 1974. - continued. purpose of this special meeting was to certify the budget for calendar year 1975. The Mayor made a presentation in regard to a decision made earlier in the day by the Minnesota Municipal Commission whereby the City will be held to a especial annexation levy" of $75,,000.00. After discussion of the budget, a motion was made by C. Johnson, seconded by D. Erickson, to approve the tax levy for calendar year, 1975. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. (Copy of ",STATEMENT OF CITY TAXES VOTED" attached as Enclosure 0. (An item -by -item breakdown of the City budget will be prepared at a later date) . It was noted that the 1975 budget includes a special levy for a shade tree disease program. A discussion was held in regard to men and equipment requirements that would be needed to implement this program. No final decision was made. A motion to approve a special levy of 1 mill ($39,897.00) for shade tree disease program, was made by G. Walters, seconded by D. Erickson. Voting in favor: Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: Blonigen, Motion carried. Mr. Richard Brooks asked if the City Council had any questions regarding the use of salt on city streets. He was informed to use his own discretion in the use of this item. The Mayor notated a letter received from attorney Mr. Jim Metcalf which discussed a parking proposal by Dr. Brenny. This letter is to be referred to the Downtown Parking Commission for a decision. The Mayor announced that there will be a special 11organizational" meeting of the City Council on Monday, January 6, 1975. The Administrator was asked to send council members a list of all city commissions. The Mayor announced that interviews would be conducted for the position of City Administrator in January. The Mayor notated a letter issued earlier by the Administrator which outlined the findings of the Wage Review Board. Council members were asked to review these recommendations before the next meeting. A short discussion was held in regard to a wage policy for liquor store employees. No dicisions were made. The Mayor asked council members to contemplate goals for the 253 Special meeting of the Council - Dec. 16, 1974. , continued. City Council and the City for 1975. A motion to adjourn was made by D. Erickson, seconded by D. Martie. Voting in favor: Blonigen, Erickson, Johnson, Martie, Walters. Opposed: None. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:50 P.M. Kevin L. LaFr:ance, Administrator KLLF : mj q Enclosure 1: Statement of City Taxes Voted.