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, . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, June 26, 1989 Page 8 CITY HALL REPAIRS Council was referred to a memorandum from Public Works Supervisor Raddatz dated 6-24-89, relative to quotes for stucco repair at the City Hall. . Raddatz advised that while reviewing the extent of stucco repair it .was determined the concrete block behind the stucco is deteriorating; the block deterioration is due to lack of insulation in the walls. He recommended as the stucco separates from the block, the area be painted white to match the stucco and that Council consider either expend $33,800 to repair the building or construct a new city hall facility. There was Council discussion relative to expending funds to repair City Hall or constructing a new facility. After discussion, Council concurred to direct staff to repair the areas of the city hall where the stucco has detached itself from the concrete block by painting of those areas and to prepare suggestions for a new city hall complex for discussion at the July 17 Council Worksession. Council discussed the possibility of appointing members of the various city committees, interested residents and staff to study the feasibility of a new city hall facility. Council concurred to discuss the composition of the committee to study the matter at their July 17 Worksession and directed staff to contact other communities which have recently constructed a new city hall to obtain pertinent data. GREY FOX ROAD; REALIGNMENT AT LEXINGTON AVE. Council was referred to a letter from the City of Shoreview dated 6-16-89, requesting authorization to begin the realignment of the intersection of Grey Fox Road at Lexington Avenue. . Clerk Administrator Berger advised there would be no cost to the City of Arden Hills for the project. Council discussed proposed signalization of the intersection and responsibility for representation for Arden Hills to insure proper construction on the project. Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, to table action on this matter and forward a copy of the proposed realignment to MSA Engineers for their review and recommendation at the next Regular Council Meeting held July 10, 1989. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) COUNCIL COMMENTS RECYCLING FEES Councilmember Hansen questioned the cost differential between SuperCycle and E-Z Recycling. The Clerk Administrator advised the current fee is the correct amount for recycling; SuperCycle was inadvertently paid incorrectly. RESIGNATION; HEALTH INSP. Councilmember Hansen noted the resignation of Dr. Dunn as Health Inspector for the City; expressed concern that Dr. Dunn was not contacted relative to the recent sewage spill at Lake Johanna. She expressed the discontent of the residents in the area relative to the lack of communication regarding this matter. . Hansen also referred to a letter from the Townhouse Village Association regarding poor communication between the residents and the City Hall staff.