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. . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 1987 Page 4 CABLE COMMITTEE REPORT PURCHASE OF CHAR. GENERATOR Council reviewed the minutes of the Cable Committee meeting (1/29/87) re: recommendation for new character generator. . Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize the Clerk Administrator to send a letter to the Cable Administrator stating the need for a new character generator and requesting that the North Suburban Access Corporation purchase one on behalf of the Village. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) PARKS & REC. COMM. REPORT recommendations. Councilman Sather requested the Parks Committee report be held until the February 23rd Council meeting when Parks Director Buckley would be present to discuss the Council concurred with the request. AWARD BID; 1981 Council was advised that no bids were received on .the PONTIAC vehicle. Clerk Administrator explained that public entities cannot advertise in the "Thrifties" section of the newspapers; therefore the ad for bids was only placed in the Bulletin. In checking with the St. Paul and Mpls. papers, she advised that the ad could be placed in the automobile section at a cost of $13.50. Council consensus was to have staff advertise the vehicle on one Sunday, in both newspapers, in their . automobile sections. TREASURER REPORT; INVESTMENTS Treasurer Donald Lamb reported the following investments: $325,000, at First Minnesota, @ 6.0%, from 1/28/76 to mature 1/28/88 $125,000, at First Minnesota, @ 6.10%, from 1/30/87 to mature 1/28/88. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council ratify the Treasurer's report as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) OTHER BUSINESS PARK DEDICATION; KEITHSON ADDN. Councilman Sather requested clarification on the resolution of park dedication for Keithson Addition; questioning if it should be in conjunction with the occupancy or the issuance of the first building permit. certificate of Morrison advised it is her understanding that the park dedication should be resolved prior to the certificate of occupancy being issued. SCHOONOVER PROP. OPTION DOCUMENT Councilman Peck questioned the fact that Arden Hills . was not required to sign the document for option on the Schoonover property. In discussion, Council determined that Arden Hills has entered the joint powers agreement and has given authorization to the City of Shoreview to pursue the option for uSe of the Schoonover land; therefore a signature from us was not necessary. RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN HICKS for two years, and is Councilman Hicks formally announced his resignation from the Arden Hills Council. Hicks advised that he will not reside in the City, as he has been assigned to Morocco unable to serve as a Councilmember. In regards to a replacement, Hicks explained that Jeanne Winiecki has expressed a strong interest in serving on the Council. He reviewed her qualifications, noting she has served as a member of the Planning Commission for a number of years. Hicks expressed his hope that the Council would give favorable consideration to her application for the Council position. On behalf of all Councilmembers, staff and residents of Arden Hills, Mayor Woodburn expressed sincere regret that Dale would no longer serve on the Council. He commended him for the years of service and wished him well in his new appointment. .