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. ...,. -2- February 23, 1976 Motion by Oliphant to approve the proceedings of the Ci ty Council of Ramsey February 9, 1976, minutes concerning the hearing on the Urban Planning District with the corrections that have thus far been spelled out. Motion died for lack of s~cg~d. .~~-; Mayor Cox said the miputes omi tted several important comments made by the Chair. He gave examples. He"' said he could not accept these minutes because the Chair statements are very important on preventing the Oliphant's from carrying further lawsuits and therefore they should have been documented. Motion by Gorham, seconded by Reimann to table acceptance of the minutes of.the special hearing February 9,1976, until the next regular Council Carried 5 to 0 Approval of Minutes of February 9, 1976, regular meeting. Motion seconded by Oliphant to accept the minutes of the regular Council February 9, 1976, as presented. Carri ed 5 to 0 Petitions and Communications. Mr. Walker presented the following. for change in office hours to 8 :00 a .m. to 4 :30 p.m. Councilman the present hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m~ allow more time for a distance away a chance to stop at the office. Mayor Cpx from the Council. All were in favor of retaining present ,hours. Letter from North Centra~ Public Service regarding increases in gas capacities. Letter on Urban Planning from citizens. Mayor Cox said to be sureplanneJ:'sget a chance to review these letters. Attorney Goodrich announced the Planning Commission meeting t()b~ held on Wednesday, February 25, 1976, at Ramsey Elementary School on Urban Planning. Council and public are urged to attend. Mayor Cox presented the following: Letter from Governor Anderson on a program in regard to spring flooding to be held on March 10, 1976 ,at 8 :00 a.m.fat the Hopkins House. Mayor Cox reported on meetings he haq at~ended, t/:J~Leaguf! of Minnesota Municipali ties on Local Government Legislati ve Conrerence<'!i.luJ Senate subcommittee on redistricting bill. Reports: Building Inspector & Assessor Mr. Walker read the building and assessing department report. Mr. Casper asked Council if they desired him to appear at a; the assessment procedure. Mayor Cox fel tit would be Council and the public so the people can understand what has been to assessing. Mr. Casper is to attend the next Council meeting for Mr. Walker presented a recommendation for a pay raise for Mr. ,Caspe:t;'. matter is to be presented ~t the next personnel committee meeting. Pub1i c Safety Mr. Walker read the Public Safety Report for January. New Business, Item No.8, County Law Enforcement, was taken up at this time for input by Chief Auspos. Chief Auspos stated it would be advantageous and useful for Ramsey to have input into this organization. Mayor Cox asked for Council's consensus, all were in favor. Mayor Cox directed Mr. Walker to send a letter requesting input into the Council on Joint Law Enforcement. Street Department Report Mr. Walker read the February Street Department Report. ~ Park & Recreation Report Mr. Walker read the Park and Recreation Report. Discussion held on' parks. Mr. Walker presented the Park and Recreation Commission minutes. Building Committee Report Mr. Jack Boarman, Cerny Associates, Inc., presented service, relative to the new city hall structure. the contract for professional 9L