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Motion by Councilmember Cich and seconded by Mayor Gilbertson to continue with past practices of naming tile parks the same name as the additions as they are platted and to not re-name the handicap portion of River's Bend Park the David R. Hartley Park. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Cich, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case 4/4: Fire Fighter Personal Pagers Fire Chief Dave Griffin stated that the Ramsey Fire Fighters have the opportunity to lease personal pagers through the state bid offered by AirSignal Corporation at a cost of $6.50 per month, per pager. He explained that the number of pagers he's requesting is 10. The cost for insurance on the pagers is $25.00 per year, per pager. Finance Officer Ashley explained that the reason this case if before the City Council is because this is a policy decision and a request for deductions from payroll. The cost of the pager would be paid for by the individual with a "paid for in advance" program through payroll deduction. The City would be deducting for three (3) month's lease in advance. The $25.00 insurance per year per pager would be deducted form payroll also. She commented that the insurance is not mandatory; however, if there is a loss (theft, damage, etc.) the cost to replace one pager is approximately $199.00. She added that this State bid is only available to the fire fighters if payment is issued fi:om the City of Ramsey. Motion by Councilmember Cich and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to authorize the payroll deduction to allow tile fire fighter's to purchase the pagers and also the insurance coverage. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Cich, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #5: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Anoka County is responsible for allocating to communities the CDBG Funds fi'om the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She suggested looking ahead to new projects to benefit the handicapped, senior citizens, low income persons and economic development activities. She added that the City of Ramsey currently has an allocation of $50,440.00 for CDBG projects. This figure represents the 1990 allocation of $24,720.00 and the 1991 allocation of $25,720.00. In order to meet CDBG time frames, Ramsey must conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution regarding the use of CDBG Funds by the end of February. She informed the Council that the public hearing is being scheduled for the City Council meeting on February 27, 1991. She stated that she is looking for suggestions as to what the money could be used for. She mentioned the preservation of the old Town Hall building and stated she could do some research to find out if relocating the building would also qualify for the funding. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Pearson to direct City Staff to schedule and advertise a public hearing regarding the use of CDBG Funds for Wednesday, February 27, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Beyer, Peterson, Cich and Hardin. Voting No: None. Case #6: Fishing Pier in River's Bend Park Finance Officer Ashley informed City Council that on February 26, 1990 City Council adopted Resolution #90-02-58 directing staff to submit an application for a Cooperative Opportunities for City Council/February 12, 1991 Page 8 of 12