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. . . Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting. March 9. 1987 Page 7 PARKING PROBLEM; MOUNDSVIEW H.S. Mayor Woodburn stated complaints have been received from residents in the area of Moundsview High School; Janet Court, Fairview Avenue, Gramsie and Rolling Road. He No Parking Signs during daytime hours be placed in the area to the problem. . suggested alleviate Hansen noted that residents last fall did not complain about the football lights; most complaints were about the parking, litter and persons walking thru their yards. Council expressed concern that no parking signs would restrict the residents from parking in front of their homes. The Clerk Administrator advised that Deputy Herbst had discussed the matter with the residents of Janet Court; he suggested if a function Was planned by a resident in the area. they could contact the Sheriff's Dept. and advise them of the date of the function. Peck stated the school should take steps to control the situation. Clerk Administrator Morrison advised Council that she and Deputy Herbst had met with the Principal of the school; he was very supportive and encouraged the City's efforts to control the parking. He also advised he was going to issue parking permits. Morrison noted part of the problem is that the school cannot enforce the no parking on the street. . Hansen moved, seconded by Peck. that Council install No Parking Signs on Janet Court between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on School Days. Motion failed. (Hansen, Woodburn voting in favor; Sather and Peck opposed) (2-2). In discussion, some Councilmembers favored the signs; others preferred the school be responsible for resolving the problem first; if the school cannot resolve the problem. then Council could consider installation of the no parking signs. SCHOONOVER SITE Mayor advised Council action should be taken on the option for the Schoonover site for the 4th fire station. Moved by Sather. seconded by Peck. that Council approve signing the option agreement on the Schoonover property for the proposed 4th fire station. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) CHARITABLE GAMBL. LIC. BLUE FOX INN . Hansen moved. seconded by Peck. that Council approve the application by the Original Boosters for a Charitable Gambling License at the Blue Fox Inn. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) CAPITAL IMPRVMT PLAN REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR Council was referred to the Finance Committee minutes of 2/26/87; suggested after Council review at their meeting of March 9th. Finance Committee could appoint a subcommittee to study the plan. After discussion, Council determined more time was needed to study the proposed plan in detail; a Finance subcommittee could be appointed to review the plan and the matter could be returned to Council at a future meeting for discussion. Mayor Woodburn noted in the 1987 income. in the cash balance of the PIR Fund. he recalled the amount of $120.000 budgeted for the Fire Station. Clerk Administrator stated she would verify the amount in the budget. PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE & TRAINING SESSION . Council was referred to Clerk Administrator's memorandum recommending the purchase of dBASE 111+ computer software and requesting permission for Shirley Marshall to attend an "Introduction to dBASE III+" class at Mounds View High School. at a cost of $60.00. Morrison noted that Ameridata offers the software at a cost of $500.00; the software may be purchased from other sources at costs beginning at $399.00. She noted that we have a service contract with Ameridata. on both computers, and they provide telephone support on software.