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Councilmember Reimann stated that Ramsey residents living in the Elk River <br />School District pay high taxes; the City contributing to an Elk River School <br />district ~imming pool besides is a double taxation. Councilmember Schlueter <br />stated that in her opinion, that pool should be maintained through school <br />district taxes. Councilmsmber Sorteberg noted that the City does contribute to <br />the Community School Program; many Ramsey residents in the Elk River school <br />district do not participate in that program; in order to be fair to all <br />residents, maybe Ramsey should contribute to an Elk River program that benefits <br />Ramsey residents not participating in City subsidized programs. <br /> <br />Mayor Heitman withdrew his motion and Councilmember Reimann withdrew his second <br />to the motion. <br /> <br />Motion by Mayor Hei~an to table this case until June 11, 1985. <br /> <br />Councilm~mber Reimann stated that Ramsey should send a response to Elk River <br />School District denying the request for a contribution based on economic <br />hardship and necessary cut-backs. <br /> <br />Mayor Heitman withdrew his motion to table this case. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Reimann and seconded by Councilmember Cox to disapprove <br />the expenditure of $825.00 to Independent School District #728 to help in <br />operating the swimming pool during the summer of 1985 due to the economic <br />climate in the State of Minnesota, at this time. <br /> <br />Further Discussion.. Councilmamber Schlueter stated that she doesn't completely <br />agree with denying the request for a contribution; she would like to have more <br />information regarding the reason for the increase in amount requested; is Elk <br />River having problems with their Community Education program funding. <br />Councilmember Reimann noted that Elk River residents get a reduced rate for <br />pool use; all residents of those cities contributing towards the pool <br />maintenance should receive that same fee rate. Councilmember Reimann stated <br />that Ramsey's letter of denial to the request should also note the <br />discrimination in pool fees. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox and Reimann. <br />Voting No'. Mayor Heitman and Councilmember Schlueter. <br /> <br />Mayor Hei~an stated that his 'no' vote to the above motion does not <br />necessarily mean he is agreeable to paying the requested amount of $825; that <br />he feels a more appropriate action at this time would have been to request more <br />information from Elk River School District regarding the change in the amount <br />requested from previous years. <br /> <br />Mr. Rodney Caouette's Letter Regarding Permit Costs For O~-Site <br /> Septic Systems: <br /> <br />Council noted Mr. Caouette's letter dated April 29, 1985 regarding the City's <br />permit costs for on-site septic systems. <br /> <br />Councilmember Reimann noted that Mr. Caouette hired Leo Deschenes, who commonly <br />violates the City's permit requirement. Councilmember Reimann noted that the <br /> May 30, 1985 <br /> <br />Page 10 of 11 <br /> <br /> <br />