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<br /> .r ... <br /> I Agenda Item 3d <br /> Ie Pre-Audit-Finance Department <br /> Mr. Terry Post, City Accountant, indicated that he had analyzed preliminary 1995 <br /> results with the results being a $31,000 erosion of the General Fund balance_ A <br /> I primary reason for the deviation was an unexpected petition involving a tax <br /> settlement case which is still pending and resulted in a significant reduction in the <br /> December tax settlement. <br /> I Fortunately, revenues from building permits and licensing were much greater than <br /> anticipated and when the savings from Staff salaries is taken into consideration, <br /> I the deviation was significantly reduced. <br /> I Mr. Fritsinger also indicated that the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department has <br /> indicated that the City will once again receive a rebate for 1995 services. <br /> I Agenda Item 4 <br /> Department Head/Administrator Comments <br /> Mr. Post informed the Council that Ms. Celine Syfko has been hired to fill the <br /> . part.time Finance Clerk position. She will be working approximately 20 hours <br /> per week, with pro-rated vacation and sick benefits with health insurance being <br /> excluded. <br /> Ie Mr. Fritsinger stated that a request from AT&T indicated the Company wanted to <br /> relocate antennas on the Fernwood water tower. Staff would like to <br /> I administratively approve the placement of new antennas on the base of the tank <br /> The Council agreed and stated the proposal is similar to that shown on the original <br /> plans_ <br /> I Mr. Fritsinger also updated the Council on other antenna related issues_ <br /> . Currently, four other companies are looking for antenna space on the water <br /> towers. Staff has had some conversations with other cities in regards to antenna <br /> placement and selection_ The lease rates being charged to utility companies varies <br /> . from city to city. The Council should be prepared to discuss this subject in more <br /> detail at a future meeting. <br /> I Mr. Stafford indicated that he had several requests for a "No Left Turn" sign on <br /> Crystal A venue. Mr. Jerry Filla, City Attorney, indicated to Mr. Stafford that a <br /> new sign should be installed, as too much information is on the current sign. This <br /> I problem is leading to people becoming confused by the sign. The <br /> Councilmembers agreed, and requested that new signs replace existing signs in <br /> the appropriate areas of Valentine and County Road F. <br /> I Councilmember Aplikowski indicated that she will not be able to attend the Vento <br /> .. Town meeting scheduled on Saturday, due to a death in the family. Mr. Fritsinger <br /> indicted he would attend. <br /> I <br /> ---- <br />