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MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 1985 PAGE 2 of drainage in the alley south of Larpenteur, between Albert and Hamline HAMLINE AVE. since Hamline will be higher than it is at present. Council then (cont.) discussed the problem of the alley drainage and possible solutions. The Engineer will survey the alley and make recommendations to Council. Council reviewed a memorandum from Fire Chief Renchin and Fire Marshal PARKING Iverson regarding parking problems at the apartments at 1845-1855 West SITUATION AT Larpenteur. Council determined that the problem created by residents 1845-1855 parking three deep in the lot blocking access for emergency vehicles LARPENTEUR is due to stock piling of snow in the lot. The Clerk Administrator was DISCUSSED directed to contact the owner of the buildings and inform him of the problem, and send him a copy of that portion of the Code relating to maintenance of parking lots. Attorney Gasteazoro presented the proposed liquor ordinance which LIQUOR Council fully reviewed .and recommended changes. The Attorney explained ORDINANCE that the ordinance is the appropriate instrument by which to place re- DISCUSSION strictions on establishments serving liquor, such as volume of noise, types of entertainment, etc. Councilmember Ciernia recommended that current liquor license owners be made aware that the code is being amended. In conjunction with the ordinance Attorney Gasteazoro informed that now that the City no longer owns a liquor store there is no dram shop liability to the City except for a City sponsored function, which would alleviate the need for requiring persons who rent the hall or parks to provide such insurance. The City might, how- ever, be liable through the permitting process, and the Attorney will check the City insurance policy to determine if there is adequate coverage in this area. Council then discussed whether or not it is necessary to hold a public hearing to allow an "off sale" liquor license in a B-2 district, or if the code allows the addition to be made at the discretion of the Planning Commission and Council. Mayor Eggert informed Council that he had met with Chuck Wiger, RECYCLING, Metropolitan Council Representative, who provided the following information: SOLID WASTE, (1) Metro Council has asked the County to establish a mandatory recycling LIGHT RAIL program by 1988. If cities have a plan in place and functioning they will TRANSIT, not be required to participate in the County plan. Compliance will be based ST. PAUL upon the number of households participating in an already functioning SEWER arrangement, (2) Northern States Power will be collecting refuse to burn SEPARATION for electrical power, (3) Metro Council is moving ahead with the light rail transit plan which Mr. Wiger is opposed to, and (4) if present plans become law, Falcon Heights will not be required to subsidize St. Paul for sep- aration of that City's sanitary and storm sewer system. Concern was expressed that the City might still be required to participate after which Engineer Schunicht explained that the agreement drafted by himself and the Roseville Engineer would protect against such action. Mr. Schunicht will check into the status of the overflow agreement and report back to Council. Councilmember Ciernia noted the fact that the Park and Recreation USE OF BEER Commission had unanimously voted to prohibit beer in City parks as they IN PARKS feel parks are a place for children, however, he personally was hesitant DISCUSSION to agree to it. Council discussed the matter but took no action.