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City Council Minutes September 16, 1985 Page Two 5. Consideration of Resolution Amending Earlier Adopted Resolution Authorizing Issuance of General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds The City Administator indicated that on the previous Resolution made regarding this item, there was no reference to the bond insurance and the City Attorney is recom- mending that this be referenced in the amended Resolution. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 85-46 A RESOLUTION AMENDING EARLIER ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $850,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCRE- MENT BONDS SERIES 1985,-AAND $130 ,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION. TAX INCREMENT BONDS SERIES 1985-B. COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 5~. Video Equipment for Police Department The City Administrator indicated that the Police Department had received $1,000 from the United Way and $500 from the Eagles Club for the purchase of a video machine. The City Administrator further stated that there was a balance of $321.98 still owing on the video machine and further that the Police Department was request- ing authorization from the Council for the balance of the money. The City Admini- strator further indicated that the video machine would be used by the Police Department for the safety education programs and crime prevention programs. Councilmember Schuldt questioned how the Police Department ended up short and questioned whether they had obtained quotes on video machines for prices, and further indicated he felt the Police Department should come to the City Council with their request before purchasing the equipment. It was the consensus of the City Council that discussion could be held at the Department Head budget meetings regarding the purchasing of equipment. Discussion was also held regarding the possibility of the City also using the video equipment. COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS MOVED TO MAKE UP THE SHORTFALL OF $32J ~98 TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT AND THAT THE DIFFERENCE SHALL COME OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. GA. Staff Report on Proposed Minnesota Pollution Control Agency The City Administrator indicated that there was a proposal put out by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to place in effect, without a public hearing, certain rules which would place fees upon water and air quality permits. The City Administrator indicated that this would affect our Wastewater Treatment Plant and further stated that if adopted by the PCA, a fee permit schedule which would result in a $6,800 process fee and a $2,600 annual fee for operation would be adopted. Discussion was held regarding the amount of the fee, especially the $6,800. Council- member Engstrom stated he felt it would be better to charge a larger fee or a fine to the people who are causing the problem.