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Bridge Committee was that if it did not involve changes in land use, it should not have to involve a public hearing. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired when this report might be done. Mr. Jankowski responded that a lot of that depends on what the final scope of the study is - but possibly next fall. He stated he would like to focus on Highway #47 itself as opposed to getting into the area-wide plan. Case #12: Report from Finance Committee Finance Officer Hart stated that the Windemere Woods case discussed by the Finance Committee refers to escrow being retained for driveway construction. The City's policy is not to pay interest on escrow accounts and the Finance Committee recommended the policy remain as is. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to maintain the City's policy of not paying interest on escrow accounts. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Ms. Hart reported that a group of Anoka High School students are proposing to create and administer a survey of Ramsey residents as part of their community service efforts. The concept of the survey is to explore residents' vision for Ramsey in the year 2010. They have requested funding for postage for the surveys. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to authorize necessary expenditures up to $264 for completion of the survey and that this amount be absorbed within the existing Administrative Budget. At the end of the year, any overages could be covered through reallocation from the contingency fund. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beyer, Beahen, Peterson and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Ms. Hart stated that the su'eet lighting map, along with the most recent list of priorities, has been forwarded to Police Chief Auspos for his review. He has indicated that he and Community Development Intern Lindahl will be working on this task and a revised list of priorities and new cost calculations will be submitted for review and approval at the Finance Committee meeting on June 27, 1995. Ms. Hart explained that the Finance Committee discussed licensing group homes and recommended the City not do it. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to ratify the Finance Committee's recommendation and not license group homes but that Staff should check on State legislation with regard to same. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beahen, Beyer, Peterson and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Ms. Hart stated that the Finance Committee discussed the Fox Park Budget and Development Plan and recommended approval with the addition of a parking allowance. City Council/May 23, 1995 Page 14 of 18