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<br />out RFP's. Motion seconded by Councilmember Helmbrecht. Brenner aye, Helmbrecht aye, <br />Powers aye, Wilharber nay, Buckbee nay. Motion carried. <br /> <br />Council Table <br />Ms. Gaustad submitted two council table proposals by Benchmark Industries, Inc. and O'Keefe <br />Cabinet & Fixtures in the amounts of$I,924.75 and $5,800.00, respectively. In addition, Ms. <br />Gaustad noted the logo material and styles vary in price. Ms. Gaustad reported the council table <br />would be paid from the cable franchise fund and the account balance is approximately $12,500. <br /> <br />MOTION by Councilmember Buckbee to authorize Staff to work with Benchmark Industries on <br />securing a council table in the amount of$1,924.75 not including the logo. Also, confirm a <br />privacy panel, table additions and microphone inserts. Motion seconded by Councilmember <br />Helmbrecht. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />MOTION by Councilmember Buckbee to authorize Staff to investigate different logo options, <br />such as, wall or table mountings in brass, vinyl laminate, or a removable hanging flag. Motion <br />seconded by Councilmember Helmbrecht. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Senior Housing - MS Funds <br />Mr. March discussed submitting a request application for funds from the M.S. Society (charitable <br />gambling) for reimbursement of items related to accessibility in the Chauncey Barett Gardens <br />project. The amount of this request will be $8000. Furthermore, as of December 31, 1997, the <br />account balance in this fund was $11,093.78. Mr. March submitted the application for Council <br />approval. <br /> <br />MOTION by Councilmember Buckbee to approve Staff to apply to M.S. for funds as it applies <br />to the accessibility for the senior housing facility. Motion seconded by Councilmember Brenner. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />Police Department <br />Mayor Wilharber reported the Police Commission appointed Ms. Mady Reiter of Shoreview as <br />the new Police Commission Chair. Also, the Commission replaced Lexington Commission <br />Representative Mr. Gary Demling and appointed Mr. Don Anderson, a former Lexington <br />Councilmember. <br /> <br />Furthermore, Mayor Wilharber briefed the Council on a police department consolidation <br />discussion between the city Mayors ofLino Lakes, Circle Pines, Lexington and Centerville. In <br />addition, the cities of Circle Pines, Lexington and Centerville voiced interest to further research <br />consolidating the quad-city police departments. However, at this time, the city ofLino Lakes was <br />not interested in a police department merge. Mayor Wilharber gave a recap of the advantages, <br />disadvantages and other factors of consideration for the police departments merge. In short, <br /> <br />6 <br />