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. . ,../.... .. - Minutes of Special Council Meeting, December 16 Page three the Town Crier remind residents of the ordinance prohibiting on-street parking after a snow accumulation of 2 inches, continuing until snow removal has been completed; noted that "snowbirds" put an increased burden on our Public Works Department. In discussion, it was noted that City policy has been to give a warning to violators and then ticket if the warning is not heeded. McNiesh reported that the deputies do keep track of the warnings issued; repeaters are given citations. It was also noted that blowing snow from driveways onto a plowed street is also against the law. Hamline Avenue Improvement . Hansen asked if the engineers would be present at the December 30 meeting to answer questions. It was Council's understanding that they should be present. McNiesh suggested that questions be given to her so she can relay them to the engineers for answers prior to the meeting. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Approval of Election Jud~es - Special Elections for County Commissioner Council was referred to list of Election Judges who have agreed to serve on the January 7 and January 21 Election and Counting Boards. McNiesh noted that one more is needed in Precinct 5, on the daytime board (3 is the minimum required by law). Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the Election Boards, as submitted, for the January 7 and January 21 elections. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Resolution No. 85-65 Establishin Sewer Availabilit Effective 1/1 86 McNiesh reported that the SAC rate has been increased, by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, from $425.00 to $475.00, effective January I, 1986; explained that City ordinances require that fees be established by resolution adopted by the Council. Sather moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-65. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Recommendation - Purchase of Microcomputer Council was referred to McNiesh's memo (12/13/85) and attached price quota- tions. McNiesh recommended the purchase of an IBM PC-AT enhanced microcomputer from AmeriData, with Multimate Word Processing and Lotus 123 Spreadsheet software packages, and an Okidata dot matrix printer, at a cost of $6,672.20, and the purchase of an adaptor" for the Quietwriter typewriter to tie into the computer, at a cost of $150.00. McNiesh said she proposes to draw a check for $5,000 in 1985 and pay the balance in January 1986, if Council approves the purchases. In discussion, the following suggestions were made: - Look into a better quality monitor. - Purchase a printer cover ($185.00) . - Check to see that printer has a variable width tractor to take all paper widths. - Floppy disks to be double-sided, double density. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council authorize the purchase of the microcomputer as outlined in memo. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Special Council Meetin~ - Joint Meetin~ with Shoreview City Council January 9 at Shoreview City Hall Council was referred to letter from Shoreview (11/22/85) requesting a meeting with Arden Hills' Council to discuss matters of mutual interest. McNiesh reported that January 9 has been suggested as an available date for the Shoreview Council.