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Administrator Hoyt requested and received authorization from the Council to work with Attorney Bachman to make propose minor clarifications to this section of the code to regulate itinerant merchants and solicitors. These changes would make the existing regulations on solicitors more succinct, understandable, and enforceable. UPDATE ON "TURN OFF THE VIOLENCE" CAMPAIGN Councilmember Gehrz reported on the Human Rights Commission's plans to commemorate the "Turn Off the Violence" campaign on October 22nd. Volunteers will be doing a door to door information campaign, and will also do a follow up survey to determine the effectiveness of their efforts. A $700 grant from the Ramsey County Non Violence Initiative has been secured. The Human Rights Commission is requesting another $500 from the city to for "Turn Off the Violence" identifying hats and photocopying costs. Councilmember Gibson Talbot commended the Human Rights Commission for their work. She noted that, in the past, this Commission has rarely used its budget funds and that this is an effective use of their money. Councilmember Hustad stated that he liked the idea of the follow up survey. Motion by Councilmember Gehrz to authorize a $500 transfer of funds to the Human Rights Commission for costs associated with their "Turn Off the Violence" campaign. Motion passed unanimously. SCHEDULING CITY COUNCIL FALL RETREAT The Council discussed possible dates for the Council /Staff Fall retreat. After discussion, the retreat was scheduled for November 4 and 5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR A CITY ACCOUNTANT Administrator Hoyt reported that a position description has been written for the city accountant position and she requested authorization to advertise for applicants and proceed with placement. The position is currently open with the resignation of City Finance Director Tom Kelly. Motion by Councilmember Hustad to authorize the administrator to advertise for the position of city accountant. Motion passed unanimously. INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL CONGRESS OF CITIES The Council was informed that the National Congress of Cities' annual convention was going to be held in December in Minneapolis. This is a time for the Council to attend a national conference without incurring great expense to the city. Councilmembers were asked to inform staff if they wished to attend or wanted more information.