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. # Minutes of the regular Council Meeting, October 12, 1987 Page 7 EQUIP (Cont'd) Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize the expenditure of $7,447.00 for the purchase of a box, plow, hoist and sander for the new one-ton Parks vehicle. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) MISC. PUB. WKS. Public Works Supervisor Raddatz reported to Council on . the recent sewer line problems, watermain problems, and explained the statement from Perron Contractors. OTHER BUSINESS RENDERING PLANT MTG. Council discussed the proposed meeting with citizens and personnel from the Hide. & Tallow Plant. Morrison reported that two Arden Hills residents, one New Brighton resident and Dave Fridgen have confirmed attendance at the meeting. Council suggested Morrison contact other residents in the areal Mrs. Thorn, Walter Beager and Mr. Messerly, to see if they were interested in attending. ALPO FOODS Mayor Woodburn suggested that the Clerk Administrator send a letter within the next few weeks to Harvey Stewart, Mana.er of Alpo Foods, to determine what progress is being made. SPEED REDUCTION; Councilmember Peck suggested the Co~cil forward a COUNTY ROAD F letter to the County requesting a reduction to 30 mph speed limit on County Road F. . After discussion, Council concurred to direct the Clerk Administrator to send a letter to the County, advising Arden Hills has received several complaints and requesting their consideration to reduce the speed limit to 30 mph. DELIQ. UTILITY Council discussed the delinquent utility bills and the BILLS; POLICY necessity for determining a policy for handling these accounts. Councilmembers suggestions; -Two separate policies should be set up; one for commercial properties and one for residential properties whic~ should include hardship . provision. -Higher penalty should be imposed; 25%. -Letter should be sent which states that the water will be shut off in 10 days if the delinquent bill is not paid. The Clerk Administrator commented that it is her understanding the limit for imposing penalty is 8 percent; she will research the matter. She suggested that Council may consider determining a policy prior to certification of delinquent . accounts next year. Council concurred to place the matter on k future agenda for discussion. PARKS DEPTl KARATE Councilmember Hansen questioned if the Karate fees listed in the Parks Director's memorandum were correct; the 1986 fee was $15.00 per student, this year the fee is indicated at $14.00 per hour. She asked the Clerk Administrator to check the figures with Buckley. LENGTH OF MEETING Councilmember Hansen commmented that the Council meetings are extremely long; asked for suggestions for reducing the length of the meetings. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR LANDSCAPE INSP. Council was referred to the Landscape Inspector's NORK. CORP. CNTR report, 9-24-87, relative to the initial landscape 8 PINETREE DRIVE inspection at Northpark Corporate Center, Phase III, 8 Pinetree Drive. Moved by Winiecki, seconded by Peck, that Council . accept the initial landscape inspection report, conditioned upon replacement of the trees as recommended, and reduce the bond to a 100 percent maintenace bond for the period of one year. Motion carried unanimously. (4"0) CLAIMS & PAYROLL Peck moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve Claims and Payroll as submitted. Motion carried. (4-0)