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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, February 29, 1988 Page 9 . PEERCO (Cont'd) Morrison advised there is provision in the Ordinance to shut off water to the Peerco properties, however, she stated that there is no provision for the process to be followed prior to water shut off. She explained a reasonable method to accomplish the water shut off would have to be determined by Council; such as a hearing prior to shut off, if residential should be included, as well as commercial and industrial. WATER TOWER Councilmember Winiecki commented that she was not satisfied with the resolution of the water tower; she stated the City purchased a million gallon water tower and does not have one. Winiecki stated there are all kinds of explanations, however, the engineering company was paid to provide the City what they requested and we do not have it. Mayor Woodburn explained the engineering calculations are not an exact science; the tables used for uniform calculations are over 50 years old and calculations are not always accurate. Councilmember Hansen agreed with Winiecki and stated she was disappointed that the matter would not be resolved without further expenditures; it was her opinion any costs should not be charged back to the City. FIRE DEPT. BUDGET Councilman Peck questioned the status of the LJFD Budget; it was his understanding and opinion that the extension was approved through March 31. He did not favor any further extensions. . Councilwoman Hansen advised she was arranging for a meeting to resolve the matter. LETTER RE; SUP Mayor Woodburn requested Council comments relative to amending the enabling legislation, from the Governor's Counsel, to allow Special Use Permits to be approved by Planning Commission rather than be heard by Council. Hansen advised she attended the Ramsey County League meeting and the Cities that were represented did not favor the legislation. Council requested the Clerk Administrator draft a letter to the Legislators stating that it is the opinion of the Arden Hills Councilmembers Special Use Permits should be reviewed and approved by Elected Officials, who are responsible for their community, and should not be delegated an appointed committee. Hansen commented that the Council has an overview of all that is happening in the City; also they offer a different perspective. TREE CITY USA Mayor Woodburn advised that Arden Hills had received the Tree City USA designation for 1988. . CONST. PROJECTS Mayor Woodburn noted the highway constructions projects that would be undertaken by the State this summer and would affect Arden Hills: -Highway 10, north of Highway 96, is scheduled for June 6 thru 28; he noted the traffic will increase significantly on Hamline Avenue. -Highway 694, July 5 thru 28, the primary construction will be in Shoreview. He noted there will be a detour on Lexington Avenue, western side. 1988 SALARIES; Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the salary increases, as outlined in the Clerk Administrator's memorandum of 2-26-88; justification being that the salary increases would place the positions close to the mid-range for comparable positions in the Stanton survey for Cities with populations over and under 10,000, and also that the staff works equivalent to the proposed increases. Motion failed. (2-2) (Hansen, Peck voting in favor; Woodburn and Winiecki opposed) Mayor Woodburn reiterated that the increases are well beyond inflation and it was his opinion they are not justified in our tax climate. . The Mayor questioned the position of "Public Works Foreman"; Morrison advised it was her understanding the position is delineated in the union contract.