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I I I Council Meeting Minutes March 24, 1992 Page 5 Council Business. continued Benke asked if staff considered consolidating precincts rather than adding a precinct. Staff reviewed the precinct sites and found consolidation presents space constraints to several locations. This proposal provides the minimal cost approach for compliance, Egan said the next opportunity to evaluate precinct locations would be after the November election. Motion by Williams. seconded by Rebelein, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE VOTING PRECINCTS. 4 Ayes ~ 1 Naye (Benke), Motion Carried. Park and Recreation Director Maurie Anderson presented the contracts for forestry services with the cities of Roseville and Mounds View. Since 1981, New Brighton and Mounds View participated in a joint powers agreement for forestry services. Recently. Mounds View said the program could be jeopardized by funding cuts. In February, Roseville requested from New Brighton a quotation for forestry inspection services. a proposal was drawn up and received agreement from both sides. The one year agreement will be approved annually, however, if the arrangement works well a longer term contract could be negotiated in the future. New Brighton's total savings for services rendered in 1992, after wages, mileage and materials. would be $4,200. There will be additional savings in 1992 and beyond when the contracts extend an entire year. The Roseville Council has approved the contract, contingent on New Brighton and Mounds View's approval. The Mounds View Council will review the contract next week. Williams is impressed with the ingenuity shown by the three cities in developing the agreement. He noted the excellent services City Forester Rick Wriskey has provided to the City. Benke agreed that the program has provided outstanding service. Motion by Williams. seconded by Larson, to DISSOLVE, CONTINGENT ON MOUNDS VIEW APPROVAL, THE FORESTRY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH MOUNDS VIEW AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR FORESTRY SERVICES TO ROSEVILLE AND MOUNDS VIEW. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Motion Carried. Community Development Director Kevin Locke presented for consideration actions relating to the New Brighton Lumber Company proposal. New Brighton Lumber Company proposes to build at 201-1st St. SW: a new 8,000 square foot showroom; 7,000 square foot millwork shop; 4 garages; remodel the existing building; and site improvements to parking areas, outside storage, fencing and landscaping. Council Business Amendment to Voting Precincts Report 92-068 Resolution 92-027 Forestry Services Contract Report 92-069 New Brighton Lumber Proposal Report 92-070