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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heitman, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, Reimann and Schlueter. Voting No: None. CDHNCIL BUSINESS 1986 Council Goals: Councilmember Schlueter stated that she has recently seen and heard the needs and wants of elected officials, appointed officials and salaried employees. ~his City needs direction for growth, good working relationships, enforcement of ordinances and goal setting. Along with those needs are wants for good direction, improving working relationships, taking a stand on ordinance enforcement, and setting goals for growth. Councilmember Schlueter stated that if she can serve positively to set the direction for 1986, her goals will have been accomplished. Councilmember Reimann stated the following seven items as his goals: 1) Help further educate the public regarding the cost of government and schools and voting; 2) Keep working for the citizens of Ramsey for an affordable place to work, live and play; 3) Bring in and keep commercial business in the City to form a good tax base and create jobs for residents and teenagers; 4) Finalize the Tri-City Fire Department contract if the City can afford to do so; 5) Continue to develop affordable City parks for use by the residents; 6) Live within the City's budget even if it means cutting back on services; 7) Pursue the Ru~ River bridge crossing, the Mississippi River bridge crossing and the ~hurston Avenue corridor. Councilmember Sorteberg stated the public needs to be educated regarding taxes and how they are levied. Several new projects have been initiated in Ramsey and those projects will have to be carried forth and watched closely. Items needing Council attention are the Rt~ River and Mississippi River bridge crossings, the airport study and recodification of zoning ordinances. Councilmember Sorteberg stated that he feels the City is on the right track with Council and citizens working together. Councilmember COx stated that 1986 should be a year of positive actions for the citizens. It is encumbent for Council and all other agencies to actively pursue the Rtm~ River Bridge Crossing. Councilmember COx stated that he is supportive of amending the Charter with regards to precinct meetings, which seem to be a waste of time that could be used for other endeavors. ~he entire park system needs attention. Council should work with Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. and appropriate agencies for the proper closing of the landfill site to insure the best and safest end use of the site. Council should work for the voters and not special campaign supporters. Council should support commercial growth and not run businesses out of town. Cooperation is a strong word in this community and councilm~mbers should not work with Staff to undermine other councilmembers. Council shoud work with Staff to improve the community for all. If all councilmembers would do their share, Council could reduce a lot of high priced Staff time. If Council works towards these goals, the City will be on the right track for years to come. Mayor Heitman stated that the City has made some progress with respect to the January 28, 1986 Page 4 of 18