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SPECIAL YEAR-EM) MEETING
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 30, 1987
Mayor Courtney called the meeting to order at 5:OO P. M.
were Members Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner and Mayor Courtney.
Answering rollcall
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ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY FUNDING REQUEST APPROVED.
the letter dated December 15, 1987, from the Animal Humane Society requesting
a grant in the amount of $780 from the City of Edina.
request was based upon a State Statute allowing governmental bodies to
appropriate funds not to exceed $4,800 per year for the maintenance and
support of humane societies.
per animal received at the Society last year--312 animals from the City of
Edina out of a total of 20,000 unwanted pets at the Shelter. Member Richards
indicated that this does not seem to be a significant number of animals from
the City of Edina, although the funding request does not seem unreasonable. .
Manager Rosland explained that the funding for each city is based on service
received. Member Kelly questioned the boarding of stray dogs at the City of
Edina, and Chief Swanson stated that there is a fine involved. Member
Richards requested a list of the communities who have supported the Society
and a breakdown of the 20,000 unwanted pets at the Shelter.
discussion, Member Kelly's motion to approve the expenditure of $780 to the
Animal Humane Society was seconded by Member Richards.
Manager Rosland referred to
He explained that their
The amount of $780 represents an amount of $2.50
With no further
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
Manager Rosland will follow up on the inforhation requested by Member
Richards.
Public Works Commended for Snow Plowing.
and his crews for the excellent job in plowing the streets at Christmas.
Date for the Council Party Discussed.
proposed date of January 31, 1988, for the Council Party had been cancelled.
She suggested the alternative date of March 6.
confirm this as soon as possible.
Member Kelly complimented Gene Bartz
Member Turner reported that the
The Council Members will
Manager's Year-End Report Discussed.
Year-End Report reflects the department heads' accomplishments; he stressed
that his staff performs effectively as a team. The words "superior to none"
will be changed to "second to none."
Campbell prepare a press release concerning the highlights of the past year.
Manager Rosland announced that the second addition of the "Highlander" would
be in the Sun-Current next week.
setting within all the departments.
evaluation was scheduled for February 15, 1988.
Manager Rosland explained that his
Member Turner suggested that Ralph
Member Kelly expressed the need for goal
She also reported that the City Manager's
Statement of Estimated Expenditures and Recommended Transfers Approved.
Manager Rosland presented the Statement of Estimated Expenditures and
Recommended Transfers for Year Ended December 31, 1987 and recommended
approval.
the recommended transfers as presented in the "Statement of Estimated
Expenditures and Reconnnended Transfers for Year Ended December 31, 1987."
Member Richards' motion was seconded by Member Turner to approve
. Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried.
Claims Paid.
payment of the following claims as per Pre-List dated 12/29/87:
$287,955.50; Art Center, $4,260.22; Capital Fund, $30,189.00; Swimming Pool
Fund, $135.51; Golf Course Fund, $11,882.39; Recreation Center Fund, I
$9,922.75; Gun Range Fund, $596.37; Edinborough Park, $15,789.22; Utility
Fund, $34,211.47; Liquor Dispensary Fund, $40,573.52; Construction Fund,
$5,535.72; Total, $441,051.67.
Motion of Member Richards was seconded by Member Turner for
General Fund,
There being no further business on the agenda, Mayor Courtney declared the
meeting adjourned at 5:30 P. M.
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