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� Minutes of the Arden Hills Special Council Meeting, June 5, 1989 Page 3 • �J • REVIEW MISC. Councilmember Mahowald referred to the memorandum from TOWERS ORDINANCE Berger dated 6-1-89 and suggested staff review the current Ordinance relating to satellite antennae. Council concurred to direct the Planner and Staff to survey surrounding communities relative to requirements for satellite antennae and make recommendation regarding an Ordinance amendment. Council discussed reviewing Federal Laws pertaining to Ham Radio Antennae and operators; no action was taken on this matter. COUNCIL COMMENTS BUDGET TIMETABLE Councilmember Mahowald questioned if the current budget schedule presented to Council by the Clerk Administrator is still appropriate. Berger explained the Governor has vetoed the current Tax Bill and he would be attending a session at the League of Cities Conference to determine the impact of this action; he advised Council he would report findings at the Worksession on 6-19-89. He noted he is adhering to the scheduled meeting dates with Department Heads and the Fire Chief relative to budget preparation. Council discussed placing an article in the Town Crier to advise residents of the uncertainty of their property taxes in 1989 and how the tax dollars are distributed; Mahowald stated he would discuss placement of an article in the Town Crier with the Newsletter Committee at their next regular meeting. MISC.;STREET Councilmember Mahowald questioned City policy relative to CONSTRUCTION street construction by developers in conjunction with residential plats. Berger explained City Code allows developers to construct streets which conform to Code requirements in residentially platted areas under the supervision of the City Engineer; the cost of the improvements are assessed to the individual lots and paid by the purchaser. Mayor Sather advised the plans and specifications submitted may be correct, however, there is the possibility the actual work may have been substandard. Council discussed the streets that were constructed by private developers and are now deteriorating; Bussard Court, Indian Oak Trail and Norma were some of the streets mentioned. There was discussion relative to the need for Council to determine an assessment policy for street reconstruction. VEHICLES; Councilmember Hansen suggested staff review the number 1668 LK. JOHANNA and condition of the vehicles parked at 1668 Lake Johanna BOULEVARD Boulevard. She noted the vehicles have been on the property for over one year and are not currently licensed, which is in violation of the City Ordinance. Hansen stated she had previously discussed the matter with the Community Service Officer and advised him she would contact the owner; she preferred to have staff handle the matter. MISC; VACATION Councilmember Hansen advised she would be on vacation beginning June 28 through July 31.