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'. ~. ~. --:"..,......,.,.-;.-~. JANUAHY 12, 1976 L":1 :.,:; PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF RAMSEY COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA A regular meeting of the Ramsey City Council was held on January 12, 1976, at 7:37 porn., at Ramsey Elementary School, 15000 Nowthen Boulevard, Ramsey, ~~~ 553030 The following Councilpersons were present: Mr. Cox, Mr. ~lickelson, Mro Gorham, Mr. Reimann and Mrs. Oliphant. Also present, City Administrator Walker. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to the flag was lead by Mayor Cox APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mayor Cox read the Agenda. Mayor Cox asked that Mayor & Council Input be added to the Agenda. Mayor Cox suggested a sign be hung on the music room door to announce that t~e room is being used' as Council Chambers. Councilman Gorham asked Administrator Walker about the outcome of his conversation vd th Nrs. James in regard to her resignation from the Bicentennial Committee. Administrator vlalker replied that she has turned in all of the materials and indicated that she no longer wanted anything to do'with the Bicentennial Committee, however, he added that he hopefully would have an opportunity to talk with her about the matter. Mayor Cox added that it is a shame to have a good effort by a dedicated person wasted. Motion by Mickelson to approve the Agenda as stated, seconded by Gorham and carried. 5 Ayes CITIZEN INPUT Mayor Cox asked for any input by citizens present. There was no response. APPROVAL OF MINUTES'OF DEC~BER 22, 1975 Councilman Reimann said a correction should be made on Page 3, under the Personnel Committee Report. The following should have been reflected in the report: Councilman Gorham and Reimann will review probationary personnel every month until their probation period is over including Mr. Walker. Also, Mr. Walker is to submit to the Commi ttee a schedule of things he "is going" to accomplish during his probationary period and the coming year. Mayor Cox wanted to clarify Page 3, second paragraph from the bottom of the page. The paragraph should read because Doug Walton has indicated an interest in taking over the dog catcher job Administrator Walker is to contact him in this regard. Mr. Doug Walton has helped his father and is familiar with the operation. Councilwoman Oliphant said the minutes referring to approval of bills, Page 5, should be changed to indicate she is against the city attorney's bill because of the portion paying for the Mayor's involvement in the Oliphant versus Guy lawsuit. She said this would clarify her naye vote. Administrator Walker interjected that the majority of the Council voted in favor of the bills as presented and therefore payment of the bill is legal. And, further that Council by majority vote may approve the payment of any bill. Councilman Gorham said Mayor Cox did vote in favor of the bills at the last meeting and the minutes,~hould be changed to so indicate. . . :,. ~, Motio~ by Oliphant to accept the minutes of December 22, 1975, with the following corrections. On Page 5, bills for approval should include that Councilwoman Oliphant voted naye because she is not in favor of that portion of the attorney's bill representing the Mayor in the Oliphant vers.us Guy lawsuit, and with a correction