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City Council Minutes November 1, 1982 Page Two the Council and specifically commended the Police Chief for his services. Councilman Engstrom also expressed his agreement with the rest of the City Council regarding the commending of the Police Department. Councilman Engstrom further complimented the Police Department on their efficient efforts in working in conjunction with the Sheriff's Department. 5. Ordinance 82...11 Regarding Planning Commission Meeting Dates Mayor Hinkle indicated that since the City Council has decided it will meet regularly four Mondays per month, it was necessary for the City's Planning Commission to. change their regular meeting date so that it does not conflict with other City meetings. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that the Planning Commis- sion has recommended that the City Council amend the City Code to provide for a regular meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 82-11 AMENDING SECTION 214.06 OF THE CITY CODE PROVIDING FOR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 6. 1983 Budget Levies Councilman Duitsman indicated that he was concerned with the 1983 Certificate of Indebtedness levy, should the City Council choose not to authorize the purchase of two police cars. General discussion was carried on regarding the 1982 Certifi- cates of Indebtedness and what pieces of equipment were purchased under that bond issue. General discussion was carried on regarding the Sewer Department portion of the 1982 Certificates of Indebtedness. Councilman Duitsman indicated that he felt the Sewer Department should pay for its share of the 1982 Certificates of Indebtedness and that amount should not be levied with the general tax levy. Further discussion was carried on regarding the police cars and the need for two new police cars in 1983.. It was the general consensus of the City Council to change the tax levy for the 1982 Certificate of Indebtedness and to present the amended proposed levy to the City Council for approval. It was the consensus of the City Council to start the budget process at the next scheduled City Council meeting and to include the Sewer Department in the budget review. 7. Downtown Flag Pole Mayor Hinkle indicated that the Beautification Committee has been informed that the Cretex Company does not have the equipment to erect an 88 foot flag pole. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City of Elk River would have to provide for the erection of the flagpole. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that the Cretex Company has equipment to erect a 60 foot pole and that the pole erection should be done after the ground freezes. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF A 60 FOOT FLAG POLE IN THE DOWNTOWN PARK TO BE DONATED BY THE CRETEX COMPANY AND ERECTED BY THE CRETEX COMPANY. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.