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REGULAR RAMSEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1975 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, Mr. Cox. Present were Mr. Gorham, Mr. Reimann, Mr. Mickels6n and Mrs. Oliphant. Mr. Steffens was also present. Mr. Goodrich was on vacation. Mr. Cox asked if anyone in the audience had any questions or com- ments to make. There were no comments from the audience. Discussion of the agenda. as amended for Feb. 18th. tied unanimously. Mr. Reimann moved we accept the agenda Seconded by Mr. Gorham. Motion car- Treasurer's report. This will be out in a week or two by the com- puter. Mr. Cox read a short report from Mrs. Anderson. Planning & Zoning report was given by Mr. Sorteberg. He stated a sketch plan would be coming in to the next meeting on another shopping center between Hys. #5 and #47. The Planning and Zoning Ordinance will come up at the next Council meeting. Fire & Police Committee: Mr. Edward Norell brought in a report from this committee and read it to the Council. Total cost for the police would be $31,675. The cities they had questioned on police matters stated that they wanted police protection and not just apprehension. Other cities feel they would not have much control over their police depsrtment if it was contracted out. Sheriff's contract cost was $60,000 for a 16 hour day. Mr. Norell had visited with Mr. Oberstar in Washington and he had said he would like a letter from this city and when he receives that, he would try to get us whatever help is available. Mr. Reimann suggested we check into funds available for help for a volunteer fire department. Mr. Tom Persons asked some questions about the report on police and fire department organization. He said he had seen a second hand tanker with hoses, etc. for $~,500. Mr. Gorham said he thought the Committee was working in the right direction and headed in the right way. Mr. Gorhammoved we accept the Police and Fire Committee report proposal and authorize Mr. Mike Auspos to send Mr. Robert Hansel to school at the direction of the Council of Ramsey. Seconded by Mr. Reimann. Motion car- ried unanimously. Licensing Ordinance: Discussion on vehicle repair business. Mr. Mickelson moved Mr. Gorham and Mr. Reimann review this part of the ordinance and bring it to the March meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Oliphant. Motion carried unanimously. Change Dates for Council Meetings: Mr. Steffens suggested we sus- pend Sec. i of Ordinance No. 7&-5 for the month of March. Mr. Cox said at this time it would be in order to entertain a motion to set the dates for the March meetings. Mr. Gorham said the school