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Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to adopt Resolution ~t95-01-030 authorizing amendment to the 1995 Adopted General Fund Budget for the purchase of one 3,000 gallon fire service drop tank for the Fire Department. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beahen and ~mmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Beyer. Ms. Hart stated that the Finance Committee also discussed the maintenance contract renewal for the civil defense siren system. It appears that Doradus Corporation has the SOftware for testing and evaluating the systems, exclusively. Motion by Mayor Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to approve the contract with Doradus Corporation for 1995 maintenance of civil defense siren reCeiver/decoders. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beahen and ~eterson. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberBeyer. Rs. Hart staied that the City Charter specifically states that a budget calendar shah be established annually by resolution. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Counciknember Zimmerman to adopt Resolution ~/95-01-031 approving the City of Ramsey's 1996 Budget Calendar. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Counciknembers Beahen, Zimmerrnan and Peterson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Beyer. Ms. Hart reported that the Finance Committee also discussed insurance coverage for the City. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to a~pprove retainage of insurance coverage with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust and related carders utilizing Option II for a premium amount of $84,859. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beahen, Zimmerman and Peterson. Voting No: None. Absent: COuncilmemberBeyer. Case ~9: Tat Forfeit ProPerties Gity Administrator Schroeder stated that every year, Anoka County gives notice to the City o~f Ramsey of tax forfeit properties. This year there are three such parcels. The fn'st parcel ig 12 ac'res which could be acquired for open space and drainage. The second parcel is 90 tO 95% wet and Could be acquired for open space and drainage. The third parcel is just east Of Waco Street N.W. and was intended to be deeded to the City but it was not recorded; it's mpaved roadway. He reminded Council that the City is not relegated to paying market ~alue for these properties ff they are used for open space and drainage. The fn'st parcel C°uld be pan of a furore extension of County Road #116. Motion by Councilrnember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to direct ~ to acquire the tax forfeit properties for open space and drainage. ~otion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Zimmerman and Beahen. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberBeyer. City Council/January 24, 1995 Page 14 of 15 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! i ! I I