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. . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, April 25, 1988 Page 5 ARMY RESV. PROJECT; SEN. DURENBERGER Councilmember Winiecki reported on the meeting with Senator Durenberger, relative to the Council concerns relative to the Army Reserve project proposed at ,the Twin Cities Arsenal. Winiecki advised Senator Durenberger was receptive to Council concerns and questioned if the ultimate solution would be to stop the project; he requested written information from Arden Hills. She also noted that Mr. Cohen, of Durenberger's staff, would be working with staff and would join Councilmembers a tour of the TCAAP property on May 9, 1988. on SIGNS AT MCGUIRES CLOTHING SALE Councilmember Winiecki questioned if a temporary sign permit had been issued for a clothing sale at McGuires. Morrison advised no sign under new management and procedures for temporary permit application waS received; she noted McGuires WaS suggested staff could send a letter advising them of sign permits. After discussion, Council concurred that the Community Service Officer could deliver copies of the temporary sign application and new Ordinance to the management office at McGuires, along with a letter explaining the procedures. HAMLINE AVENUE; CONSTR. DETOUR Councilmember Peck questioned the resident inquiries relative to the Hamline Avenue detour resulting from the proposed construction along 1-694. Morrison advised she had discussed the increased traffic and safety issues with Deputy Szenay; he stated increaaed patrols could be done on Hamline during the construction period. PEERCD REALTY; DELINQUENT ACCTS. Peck moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council refer the matter of the delinquent utility accounts to Attorney Lynden for a legal opinion as to the procedures to be resolution of this matter. Motion carried unanimously. followed for expedient (5-0) Council concurred that the intent of the motion was to take drastic measures to resolve the problem immediately. Morrison suggested that the Attorney be given direction to set up a hearing process. PROCLAMATION; MINN. CITIES WEEK Peck moved, seconded by Sather, that Council pass a Proclamation declaring May I through 7, 1988, Minnesota Cities Week. Motion carried. (Peck, Sather, Hansen and Winiecki voting in favor; Woodburn opposed) (4-1) Mayor Woodburn suggested that no proclamations be passed; it WaS his opinion they are meaningless gestures. Sather disagreed; commented that they are routine business and it Was his opinion it would promote a negative perception of the City if Council was unwilling to support proclamations of this nature. FIRE CONTRACT REPORT Mayor Woodburn reported the LJVFD contract was being reviewed by an Attorney fo{ final wording and the budget was being reviewed by the Fire Department. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR PROPOSED 1989 RAMSEY CO. SHERIFF CONTRACT Clerk Administrator Morrison referred Council to the Proposed 1989 Ramsey County Sheriffs Department Contract. Morrison advised Council the proposed contract had been forwarded for their review and Commander Bergeron had stated he would be willing to discuss any Council concerns or questions at a future meeting. She noted the increases in the 1989 contract were due to the hiring of an additional Investigator and dispatching costs being charged back to the cities.