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MINUTES OF THE REGUTAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 27, 1986 CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: City Engineer Cook was not present and there was no report. MAYOR'S REPORT: CABLE TV REPORT: Mayor Butler noted that she would not be able to attend the February Kith and 24th Council meetings. In addition to Mayor Butlers comment, Councilmember Hammerel noted that he would be unable to at,, --.end the February 24th and March loth Council meetings. There was no Cable TV report. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: WEST FERNDALE/COUNTY ROAD 15 City Administrator Bernhardson explained the request from Mr. Henry Kingman, 1185 West Ferndale Rd., regarding the design of the intersection which allows persons who are heading from east bound 15 to east West Ferndale to exit at a high rate of speed and continue on West Ferndale at that high speed. Public Works Coordinator reveiwed a diagram of the problem area and possible solutions. He noted that he has had another complaint_ regarding the intersection other than Mr. Kingman. Councilmember Hammerel. stated that he did not feel that there was a hi.4 problem with the .intersection in order to juetify the expense. Council pointed out some sight line hazards at that intersection. Council instructed staff to confer with Hennepin County and Chief Kilbo regarding safety and sight line problems and report back at the March 10, 1986 Council meeting. HEALTH INSURANCE FOR RETIREES City Administrator Bernhardson reviewed staff s recommended policy regarding health insurance for retires and permanently disabled. It was moved by Councilmember Hammerel, seconded by Mayor Butler, that the Council give tentative ap,?roval to the policy as outlined above and that a resolution be placed on the consent agenda following review of the policy by the City Attcrney. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. 4