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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, February 29, 1988 Page 7 WATER TWR (Cont'd) Council requested Engineer's recommendation. . Christoffersen stated that although the tower was not operating at full capacity he is not certain it is a critical situation. He noted that the original sizing of the tank was based on estimated population of 14,000; the Planner had estimated ultimate population at 11,000. He stated that Arden Hills is certainly not up to the maximum capacity the tank was designed for. Council expressed a difference of opinion as to whether or not this matter should be corrected at the present time. Thomas Mulcahy, 3530 Siems Court, explained that during his time of service as a member of the Council he made a point of stating a second opinion should have been obtained relative to the need for a water tower. He stated that there is no reason to accept incompetent Engineering work and that the City did not get what they paid for. It was his opinion that Council should look to recover the loss, not spend taxpayers money on solutions. Mulcahy also stated that the Engineer work should be done at no cost, and probably should be done by someone else. He further stated the Engineer firm should have errors and omissions insurance to cover this type of situation. After discussion, Council concurred that the Public Works Supervisor Raddatz be directed to prepare a report concerning this matter for council review at a future meeting. . SALES & USE TAX AGREEMENT Council was referred to a letter from Jon G. Sarff, 2/2/88, requesting Council enter into a Sales and Use Tax Agreement, to assist in the recovery of sales and use tax refunds filed by contractor clients. Council questioned if the Attorney had reviewed the document. The Clerk Administrator stated she had discussed the matter with the Attorney from the League of Minnesota Cities, who had put out a memorandum and he advised it was his opinion the cities had nothing to lose. She also spoke with the City of New Brighton, and they had no concerns regarding the agreement. After discussion, Council concurred the agreement need not be reviewed by the Village Attorney. Winiecki moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize the proper City Officials to enter into the Sales and Use Tax Letter Agreement with Mr. Jon G. Sarff, as outlined and attached to Mr. Sarff's letter of February 2, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . REQUEST TO ATTEND CONF: CLK. ADMIN AND DEPUTY CLERK Council was referred to the Clerk Administrator's memorandum of 2-24-88; requesting approval for the Deputy Clerk and the Clerk Administrator to attend conferences in March and May, 1988. Moved by Peck, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the request for Cathy Iago to attend the Minnesota Clerks and Finance Officers Conference and Patricia Morrison to attend the Minnesota City Management Association Conference as outlined in the Clerk Administrator's memorandum of February 24, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) LIC. & PERMIT APRVL. Council was referred to a memorandum from Shirley Marshall, 2-25-88, regarding approval of Rubbish Hauler license and Business Licenses, as follows: -Twin City Sanitation, Rubbish Hauler -Daybridge learning Center, Restaurant -Charlie Chung's, Restaurant -Pot 0 Gold Bingo, Restaurant . Councilmember Hansen questioned if the rubbish hauler had been advised of the 15% reduction in fees; Morrison advised they were notified, as are all rubbish haulers upon application. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the Rubbish hauler and business licenses as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0)