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July 21, 1980 Page Two indicated it was the intent of the City Council to support the project. COUNCILMAN TOTHMOVED APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE SENDING OF A LETTER TO THE COMMISSIONER OF SECURITY REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT. COUNCILMAN OTTO SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. 5. Sale of 1958 Fire Truck The City Administrator requested authorization to advertise for the sale of the 1958 Ford Fire Truck. COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF THE 1958 FIRE TRUCK. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. 5k 2. Public Hearing on the HRA Mr. Antone Hipp asked specifically what the Housing and Redevelopment Authority was and what it could do. The City Administrator briefly reviewed the powers and authority of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and further indicated that the powers and authority of an HRA are well-defined by State Statute. Councilman Toth indicated his concern and questions in the formation of an HRA and requested the adoption of the resolution authorizing an HRA to be tabled until the next City Council meeting. COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 80-15, DECLARING THE NEED FOR A HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. COUNCIL- MAN OTTO MOVED TO TABLE THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 80-15 DECLARING THE NEED FOR A HOUSING AND REDEVLOPMENT AUTHORITY. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. 6. Zoning Ordinance Mayor Madsen indicated the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance requires a 4/5 vote of the Council, and as two members were absent, it was his request to table the discussion and adoption until the next scheduled Council meeting. Councilman Toth indicated he had concerns regarding points brought up at the Planning Commission meeting, sepcifically concerning the area southwest of the Nursing Home. The City Administrator indicated that he had met with the City Attorney and City Planner regarding that specific area and other zoning and language changes, which would be brought before the Planning Commission at their next meeting. The City Administrator further indicated that the Planning Commission would review the suggested changes and make a formal recommendation to the City Council at the next meeting. 7. Repair of Public Works Garage Roof The City Administrator indicated the Public Works garage roof was in need of repair and suggested re-roofing of the garage area. The City Administrator further in- dicated that certain vents and stacks no longer needed could be removed to provide for a better roofing job and that the preliminary estimated cost would be approximately $2,000 to $2,500. COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED TO APPROVE AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY AD- MINISTRATOR TO REQUEST BIDS FOR THE RE-ROOFING OF THE PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE ROOF. COUNCIL- MAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 8. Authorization for New Police Officer Mayor Madsen indicated that at the present time, approximately 38 hours a week were scheduled for part-time personnel in the Police Department and that the addition of one more Police Officer to the staff would cut the part-time personnel to an oc- casional use to fill shifts left vacant by vacations, special schools, and sick or in-