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Page 4 City Council Minutes May 9, 1988 e Gary Groen distributed an article from the League Magazine to the Council. The article centered around the Fire Department being a subordinate department of the City. Mr. Groen explained that the article indicated that funds received by the fire department are subject to the control of the city council and should be turned over to the City Treasurer and are subject to regular city controls and disbursement procedures. The City Administrator indicated that this will be a gradual process. He stated that the City needs a better understanding and an increased involvement in the Fire Department finances and the Fire Department needs a better understanding of its role in City government. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE 1987 CITY AUDIT. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6. Resolution to Close Street Lighting Bid COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 88-32, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE HIGHWAY 10 STREET LIGHT CAPITAL PROJECT FUND TO THE MSA CAPITAL PROJECTS. FUND. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. . e 7.1. Tyler Street Mayor Gunkel indicated that a feasibility study had been done for the the improvement of Tyler Street a couple of years ago. She stated that the City did not proceed with the project because it was not feasible. Mayor Gunkel indicated that she would like to see an intent in place so that when capital project funds reach a certain amount of money, the Council could designate this money for the improvement of Tyler Street. She indicated Tyler Street is in very poor condition. It was the consensus of the Elk River City Council to have Staff draft a resolution indicating the intent of the Council to do a detailed feasibility study on the improvement of Tyler Street in 1989 and to do the project in 1990 provided there are sufficient funds in the Capital Projects Fund. 7.2. City Administrator Update The City Administrator updated the City Council on the City Manager's Conference he will be attending on May, 11, 12, & 13; on the upcoming Chamber of Commerce annual Spring banquet; and the upcoming Minnesota League of Cities Conference. e The City Administrator informed the Council he has checked with the City's Insurance Agent regarding transient merchant licenses and the City is covered. He noted that to require the transient merchants to carry insurance could eliminate them altogether, and did not feel this would be fair. Councilmember Tralle stated his concern as to whether or not the City should allow transient merchants to sell goods on City property.