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Minutes of the Regular4ltuncil Meeting, May Page 7 26, 1987 . CONTRACT (CONT'D) PaRe 6. Item #2: Council requested that the County specify a date or time period for payment of credit to the Village for exceeding budget estimates. . Treasurer Donald Lamb reminded the Council that when the Village began contracting for services with the County, the Sheriff's Department assured residents they would maintain the level of service the former Arden Hills Police Department provided; also, the County assured the Council they would have input as to the level, type and quality of service provided. After discussion, Council directed the Clerk Administrator to contact Commander Bergeron and discuss the Council concerns. Morrison asked if Council would like a representative from the County present at a future Council meeting to address these issues. Council stated that unless someone with the authority to change the contract language could be present they would prefer to have the Mayor, who is the Council liaison, discuss the issues with a representative from the County. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER INVESTMENTS Treasurer Lamb reported to Council on the following investments: 5/18/87 - 5/20/87 - $708,816.70 at Twin City $602,838.43 at Twin City Federal, @ 6.38%, to mature 8/17/87. Federal, @ 7.17%, to mature 9/17/87. . . Hansen moved, seconded by Peck. that Council ratify Treasurer's report. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Treasurer Lamb questioned if Council was planning to set aside any funds for a fire station in the next 12 months. Council advised they are not expecting any expenditures of this nature; they will be discussing long range planning for fire needs. OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Winiecki questioned the use of the dirt path between Highway 10 and Highway 96 for traffic purposes. The Public Works Supervisor suggested he would discuss with the County or State agencies the placement of dirt piles or posts in that area to discourage the traffic. Councilmember Peck asked Council if they determined it would be necessary to remove the no parking signs in the Mounds View School area for the summer months; it is his opinion that the time span of two months does not warrant removal and replacement of the signs. Council consensus was to leave the signs . in place this summer and review the matter in the fall. Counci1member Hansen advised there would be a Water Quality meeting on May 27th, at 7:00 p.m., at Shoreview City Hall. Hansen questioned if Council would favor the purchase of a State Flag for the Village Hall. She noted the flags cost approximately $80.00, however, she indicated the State may distribute flags they have flown on the Capital building for free to certain agencies. The Clerk Administrator advised she would contact the State regarding this matter. Hansen suggested Council discuss Solid Waste Management in the near future. PART-TIME EMPLOYEE VILLAGE HALL MAINT. Hansen moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve hiring Maureen Winkel as a part-time employee to perform maintenance for the Village Hall offices on a 4 hour per week flexible schedule, at a rate of $6.50 per hour, effective June 1, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) There was discussion relative to insurance coverage provided and it was determined that the City's insurance policy would cover Maureen as a part-time ~ employee, as she will be paid through payroll process. LONG RANGE FIRE PLANNING MEETING Councilmember Hansen suggested Council consider beginning discussion of Long Range Fire Planning at this time, rather than next fall. After discussion, Council concurred to hold a Long Range Fire Planning meeting on June 1st, at 5:30 p.m., at the Village Hall.