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, Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 13 Page three Case No. 86-3, Review of Hamline Avenue Improvement Plans Miller reported that the Planning Commission feels the three-lane road, as proposed, makes sense from a safety point of view; feels significant plant,- ing is not feasible in the given right-of-way, but feels some landscaping should be incorporated as well as a gateway approach at 1-694 and STH 96. Miller reported that the Planning Commission feels the approach from STH 51 to Hamline, in the area of the retention pond, is lacking in landscaping; feels the State should be encouraged to landscape this area and that the City incorporate landscaping in the Hamline.Avenue improvement regardless of which plan is ordered. . Observance of Martin Luther King Holiday, January 20 Council was referred to McNiesh's memo (1/10/86). Sather reported that holidays are part of the labor contract negotiations; suggested that the Martin Luther King holiday be taken as a vacation day or floating holiday, or as compo time this year if employee wants to be paid for this holiday; otherwise, it will be a holiday without pay, pending resolution of the contract. Council concurred. Request for Reimbursement for Auto Repairs Council was referred to Raddatz's memo (1/10/86) and attached copy of letter from Stephen Michel and bill for auto repairs. Raddatz explained that the pothole referred to was at the right turn lane on Hamline at STH 96; reported that this pothole has been filled several times, but feels it will be an on-going problem until spring. Raddatz said he acknowledges that holes develop along Hamline Avenue, and are filled as they are discovered; does not feel it is the City's responsibility to pay for damages if a car hits a pothole; occurrence of potholes is not unusual in Minnesota. After discussion, Hicks moved, seconded by Sather, that Council deny Mr. Michel's claim for auto damage on the basis that the City is not liable for damage incurred on a street which is maintained in normal condition for this kind of environment. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Other Business None REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Approval of 1986 Business Licenses and Permits Council was referred to list of renewal licenses and permits for 1986. Hicks moved, seconded by Sather, that the licenses and permits be approved as presented. Motion carried ~nanimously. (5-0) Claims and Payroll Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that the Claims and Payroll be approved as presented. Motion,carried unanimously. (5-0) . Cancellation of Fire Board Meeting McNiesh reported that the January 16 Fire Board meeting has been cancelled and will be re-scheduled. Hamline Avenue Improvement McNiesh said she has tentatively scheduled the Hamline Avenue Improvement on the January 27 agenda; reported that Mayor Woodburn will not be able to be present at that meeting. Hicks said he will be absent on February 10. After discussion, Hansen moved, seconded by Sather', that the Regular February 10 Council meeting be changed to February 3, and that the Hamline Avenue Improvement be scheduled on the February 3 meeting agenda. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0)