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~ March 13, 1989 Council Minutes, Page Six Councilmember Mahowald stated he was not familiar with Casserly, but was favorably impressed and he could go along with either Casserly or Juran and Moody. Administrator Berger noted that the City would have an advantage in that Casserly was an attorney and since the City does not presently have an attorney, Casserly could write resolutions and matters could move expeditiously. . Voting on the motion to appoint Casserly as the City's financial consultant: Ayes-4, Nays-I, Hansen. Motion carried 4-1. RICE CREEK RENTAL AGMT. Council was referred to a memo dated March 9, which contained a written rental agreement for Rice Creek Watershed District's use of City Council space. Councilmember Malone moved, seconded by Councilmember Growe, to approve the written rental agreement for Ri~e Creek, directing staff to forward it to Rice Creek repre~entatives for their consideration, and if approved by Rice Creek, to formally execute the agreement at the March 27 Council meeting. Councilmember Hansen expressed a problem with charging a taxing body for use of City Hall space. (4-1, Hansen). Motion carried. RESCHEDULE MTG. Councilmember Malone moved, seconded by Councilmember Hansen that the second Council meeting in May be rescheduled to Tuesday, May 30, the day after the Memorial Day holiday. (5-0). Motion carried. . LEXINGTON AVE. IMPROVEMENTS Administrator Berger reviewed the draft feasibility study as requested by Paul Kirkwold, Deputy Director of the Ramsey County Public Works Dept. The study was for improvements to Lexington Avenue from County Road G-2 to County Road J. Berger noted that Council approval would be for the draft study only, not for the water/sewer hookup of the Army Reserve Center. to Shoreview. Councilmembers Growe and Malone had no problem with the feasibility study and Council con census was to execute the draft feasibility study at this time. KVBM TOWER Council acknowledged receipt of a request from KVBM to erect a tower (landmark) in Arden Hills. Councilmember Malone noted that the Planning Commission considered this request at their February 1st meeting and had no interest in allowing the tower in the City. He noted that KVBM was very close to making a deal with Little Canada for erection of a tower there. Staff was directed to advise KVBM that the City Council is not interested in having them erect a tower in Arden Hills. . CLAIMS & PAYROLL Councilmember Malone moved. seconded by Councilmember Hansen, that the claims and payroll be approved as sub- mitted. (5-0). Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Sather thanked the Council and staff for attending the teambuilding session this past weekend. Councilmember Malone felt the session was very su~cessful with the facilitator and felt it could not have been as good without a facilitator. Councilmember Mahowald felt a thank you letter should be sent to facilitator Jim Brimeyer. Councilmember Hansen noted that she would not be able to attend the Public Safety/Works Committee meeting on March 16, and that Councilmember Malone would fill in for her. She also noted the Ramsey County League meeting on March IS, which she felt would be important for Council to attend, since recycling issues would be discussed. Councilmember Hansen also asked if McGuire's Inn had applied for a permit to erect a tent for St. Patrick's Day. Clerk Administrator Berger said he would call McGuire's and ask if they intended to have a tent this year. .