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Page 5 City Council Minutes July 27. 1987 e 11.4. Discussion on City Hall Smoke Alarm - COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PURCHASE A SMOKE ALARM FOR $250 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ALARM SYSTEM. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 11.5. Discussion on City Council Minutes - Some discussion was held on the length and content of City Council minutes. and whether or not the meetings should be taped. The City Administrator indicated that this item would be discussed in more detail at a future Council meeting. 11.6. Update on City Compliant to Comparable Worth Law - This will be discussed at a future City Council meeting. 11. 7. Urban/Rural Counc il to 1988. Taxing delay Districts - It was the consensus of the City further action on urban/rural districts until e 11.8. Ridgewood East Outlot A and B tax forfeited land - The City Administrator explained that there are two very small parcels of tax forfeited property that will be for sale in Ridgewood East. He stated that the County is charging $2.500 in back taxes for the property. It was the consensus of the City Council to no longer pursue the purchase of Outlots A and B due to the amount of back taxes being charged. 11.9. Discussion regarding 18 inch detached garage variance from City setback requirement The City Administrator distributed a memo from the Building and Zoning Administrator which called for an interpretation by Council regarding the need for a variance for a garage for Mr. Jim Thomas. The memo indicated that Mr. Thomas is constructing a garage. which is required by City Code. but does need a 1 1/2 foot variance in order to do so. It was the consensus of the City Council to allow Mr. Thomas to construct the garage 3 1/2 feet from his existing house. therefore. allowing a 1 1/2 foot encroachment. 11.10. The City Administrator informed the Council that there is planned to be a neighborhood meeting at the August 17. 1987. City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. regarding the requested improvement of 218th Avenue. 11.11. The City Administrator informed the Council that a petition for the extension of municipal sewer and water service to the Sherburne County Courthouse property has been received along with $1.500. This will be on th 8/3/87 agenda for Council action. e 11.12. The City Administrator informed the Council that Katie Kohl and Stephanie Hals will be working approximat1y 10 to 15 hours per week answering the phone to fill in for Brenda Ebner who is on maternity leave.