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then, maybe not. One of the programs is pollution abatement. He did not know if we would compete well for these funds or not. Councilmember Zimmerman stated he did not feel that Anoka or Andover will participate and he felt that the market for housing should not be government driven. He stated he is not in favor of this. Mayor Hardin noted that according to this, 88% of Ramsey's housing is already affordable. Councilmember Zimmerman pointed out that we do not meet this goal in rentals. Councilmember Beyer felt that Ramsey never will meet this goal in rentals. She added that she may be more in favor of this if the Metropolitan Council worked harder for communities in the northern suburbs. She felt that "possible grants" did not offer much. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that Ramsey could use some help with its transportation system. Motion by Mayor Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Peterson to adopt Resolution 4/96-12- 344 electing to continue participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson and Beahen. Voting No: Councilmembers Beyer and Zimmerman. Case #13: Office Furniture Acquisition City Administrator Schroeder explained that there is money set aside in the budget in 1996 and in 1997 for furnishing the new police facility and refurbishing the City Hall. Out of the 1996 budget, $76,954 was available. There is an additional $25,000 set aside within the 1997 budget. Staff is requesting Council authorize the completion of the furniture purchases not to exceed the 1996 total allocation of $76,954 (approximately $42,000 of which is remaining) in order to outfit the Community Development Department, complete the Police Department and encumber the balance of the funding for 1997 purchases within Finance and Administrative Services. We expect to be able to complete the Police Department for under $10,000. He disseminated a handout showing purchases and the balance remaining for Finance, Administrative Services, and the Police Department which is $I 6,669. This excludes the 1997 project budget. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember zimmerman to authorize expenditures from the 1996 furniture budget in an amount not to exceed the total annual authorized budget of $76,954. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beyer, Zimmerman, Beahen and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #14: Report from Road and Bridge Committee City Engineer Jankowski pointed out that due to the weather, a quorum was not present, therefore, the Road and Bridge Committee meeting was not held. City Council/December 10, 1996 Page 21 of 25