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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 12, 1986 PAGE 3 PAUL BAEHR, 1746 HOLTON, DRIVEWAY VARIANCE REQUEST DISCUSSION Council'diseussed possible ways in which to solve the driveway placement problem, and recommended the five foot set back be maintained to the east border of the house, but allow the driveway to go up to within one foot of the lot line in the apron area for garage access. Barnes was directed to draw to scale, the proposed driveway placement plan together with a cover letter to Mr. Baehr, both documents to be reviewed by Council at the March 26, 1986 meeting. Council concurred that the utility pole was placed in an appropriate location. REQUEST FROM HAROLD NILSEN, 1794 TATUM, REIMBURSEMENT FOR BOULEVARD RESTORATION FOLLOWING TATUM STREET IMPROVEMENT ($511.97) Council discussed the fact that Mr. Nilsen personally restored the boulevard in front of his home following street construction as he has high standards with a desire to have the new portion match his prior investment, and whether or not the City would be setting a precedent by reimbursing him as he has requested. Barnes stated that the Engineer feels the City would save $269.00 on the contract after which Ciernia moved, seconded by Chenoweth, that Mr. Nilsen be reimbursed up to the Cityts cost of $269.00, providing the engineer assures this is money saved on the contract, and Barnes inform Mr. Nilsen, by mail, of Couneil~s reasoning. Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor thereof: Baldwin, Ciernia, Chenoweth and Wallin, and the following voted against the same: Hard. Motion carried. DISCUSSION OF BRIGGS & MORGAN STATEMENT - DEFERRED FROM 2/26/86 Council discussed a letter dated March 4, 1986 from John Van de North explaining the bond attorney's statement for services relating to the Office Park tax increment bonds and development agreement. Comments were made regarding the offer to deduct the $150.00 for messenger deliveries, the fact that the Fees are being paid by bond proceeds or the developer does not justify the charge, and more detailed billing will be required in the future. Also discussed was the number of deliveries by messenger, some of which were not deemed necessary, and in some cases duplicate documents, charges for research hours on subjects the attorneys office had approved previously, and delays due to other commitments. Council directed staff to keep a record of these types of problems for the review in June. Hard moved, seconded by Chenoweth, payment of the Briggs and Morgan statement. Motion carried unanimously. POLICY ON HALL RENTAL RELATING TO SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO BE DISCUSSED FURTHER AT A FUTURE MEETING Ciernia felt there should be some set policy on which organizations should not be charged for use of City Hall, citing League of Women Voters as one organization which cannot use the facility due to hall rental fees. Barnes was directed to develop a specific list of groups that will not be charged as well as guidelines for these groups, such as a possible deposit for use of the kitchen, etc. The list and guidelines will be reviewed at a future meeting. NO DECISION MADE ON LIQUOR IN THE PARKS - REFERRED TO ATTORNEY ~~ Ciernia explained that Park and Recreation Commission is unanimously opposed to use of alcohol in the parks and would like the parks posted "No