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MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1989 PAGE 2 to be heard, the hearing was closed at 7:31 P.M. Ciernia, moved, seconded by P. Chenoweth, adoption of Resolution R-89-21. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-89-21 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES SMOKING POLICY DISCUSSION Carol Carlson and Gail Smida, members of the Smoking Committee presented the proposed policy for Council consideration. Council expressed concern that the policy might not be in compliance with State Statutes and felt a policy should not be adopted if it did not comply. Smida explained that the Fire Department policy was drafted based on the fact that the Department is volunteer and the area is not in use much of the time. She explained that the "sleeper" spends eight to ten hours alone which would not affect others, and drill night is about the only time when a large group is together. Following the discussion Council requested that the policy be reviewed by the City Attorney to determine whether or not it would be acceptable according to State Law, and if it is permissible to phase in a totally smoke free environment which is the intent. 1990 LAUDERDALE FIRE PROTECTION/PREVENTION CONTRACT Wiessner explained that she had discussed the proposed contract with Mayor Anderson of Lauderdale and that he understands the need for the increase. Anderson had expressed concern regarding the number of false alarms and wanted to design a method by which those who create the false alarms could be discouraged. Wiessner suggested it might be possible to eliminate the base charge and increase the per call/per/truck hourly rate, which Lauderdale collects from the person or firm creating the false alarm, with the income for Falcon Heights remaining the same as projected. Following a brief discussion, P. Chenoweth moved that Wiessner be authorized to amend the contract using a method which is agreeable to Lauderdale which would also maintain the same projected income for Falcon Heights. Motion carried unanimously. STATE FAIR PARKING SIGNS -DISCUSSION Carol Carlson and Vince Wright presented several alternatives to the installation and removal of signs during the State Fair due to concern expressed by the City's Workers Compensation Insurance Company about the extent of lifting and pounding required in the operation. The Public Works staff recommended the use of permanent, year round sign similar to those used by the City of St. Paul. Council concurred that experimenting with reducing the number of signs by eliminating posting in areas where it may no longer be necessary might help remedy the problem. Also to be considered is the use of cardboard signs 3