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Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Peterson to adopt Ordinance g95-05 authorizing vacation of the portion of drainage and utility easements dedicated on Lot 3A, Block 3 of Nature View Addition. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Peterson, Beahen and Beyer. Voting No: None. Case #14: Adopt Proposed Ordinance Vacating Drainage and Utility Easements along the Former Westerly Lot Line of Lot 15, Block 1, Northfork Point Addition City Administrator Schroeder stated that the owner of Lot 15, Block 1, Northfork Point Addition has requested the vacation of the traditional 5-foot wide drainage and utility easements on both sides of the western lot line. The property owner has applied for and received an administrative subdivision to move the lot line to the west to facilitate a retaining wall. Council conducted a public hearing on February 14, 1995, and hearing no opposition, introduced the ordinance. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to adopt Ordinance g95-06 authorizing vacation of the drainage and utility easements dedicated along the western border of Lot 15, Block 1 of Northfork Point Addition. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Beyer, Beahen, Peterson and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Abstain: Mayor Hardin. Case #15: Report from Fire Board City Administrator Schroeder stated that the Fire Board met on Wednesday, February 8, 1995 and discussed the following: citizen representative on the Board, offering the position of Volunteer Fire Fighter to Richard Sieber, Ron Lemm and Bill Karels, having two or three Ramsey Fire Fighters join the Hazardous Materials Response Team as Technicians or Specialists, a drag/alcohol policy which will be discussed in greater detail at a later date, and scheduled their meetings for the year. No Council action necessary. Case #16: Report from Finance Committee Finance Officer Hart stated that during the past year, the City has been actively involved in the establishment of long term development plans as they relate to the development and improvement of the commercial and industrial areas of the City. During this process, the City has acquired significant amounts of property, utilizing tax increments, and has also anticipated that at a point in time, it would be necessary to sell a tax increment supported bond. At this time, it is advisable that we proceed with a non-taxable issue in the amount of $2,600,000 to cover the City's anticipated costs on public improvements for the Anoka Electric Cooperative utility extension, Uranium Street, McKinley Street and Sunwood Drive. Ms. Hart commented that Mr. Thistle of Springsted was present at the Finance Committee meeting and informed the Committee that this is a good time to sell bonds. She explained that once Council approves the issuance and sale of the bond, a special meeting has to be scheduled. She suggested such meeting be held the same night as the public hearing on Improvement Project g95-12. The meeting relating to the bond could be scheduled for about 15 minutes prior to the public hearing. City Council/February 28, 1995 Page 10 of 14