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I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I Case #4: 1994 - 2000 Capital Improvement Program City Administrator Schroeder presented the most recent Capital Improvement Program which itloluded all identified capital improvements. He stated he is looking for City Council tO approve this document which would provide Staff with Council's relative agreement. This document is not providing authorization to proceed on any projects. Councilme~ tuber Zimmerman felt that it was a good document but cautioned that there would be some negatives to it if there are not the dollars to do something listed in the document, Mr. Sc ~hroexler stated that priorities change and that is stated in the document. Mayor Oilbertson felt that it was a really good document. Mr. SchrOeder felt that the projects listed are "do-able". Councilmember Hardin felt that it was a good document; however, he felt that council should go through it and prioritize projects. Discussion ensued regarding tax increases for funding and bonds, etc. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Resolution g93-11-277 approving, as a guide, the 1994 - 2000 Capital Improvements Program. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer and Hardin. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberPeterson. Case #5: Approval of 1994 Work Plan City Administrator Schroeder presented the 1994 work plan and summarized its contents. Motion bY Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to approve the 1994 work plan. Further discussion: Councilmember Hardin stated he would like to see a plan to utilize the old school house and that efforts be continued toward establishing a zip code/post office for the City.:: Councilmember Beyer felt there were more important things to look at other than funding that old school building and getting a zip code. Councilmember Hardin stated he did not suggest expending any money, he just requested that these two items be placed back into the work plan. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Beyer, Zimmerman and Hardin. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberPeterson. Case //6: Report From Finance Committee Finance Officer Hart stated that the Finance Committee discussed the request from the Anoka .A, rea Ice Arena Association to receive a variance from the legally required contribuaons to the City of Ramsey from lawful gambling net profits. The Committee felt it shouldtlot grant the variance because of other charitable gambling organizations in the City. Instead, they suggested Mr. Lichter appear before the Park and Recreation Commission and request money when they allocate the gambling profits for parks and City Council/November 23, 1993 Page 5 of 6