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MINUTi';S CITY COUNCIL MAY 14, 2003 vacation schedule to three weeks if Blesener felt that was a more appropriate way to handle the matter. Blesener main stated that he had no problem with exempt status for the Accounting Supervisor, and indicated that he thought the position was exempt. Blesener stated that his concern was the system of providing an additional week of vacation based on performance for several City employees. Blesener and Fahey agreed to meet to review this issue as relates to the vacation schedule and come back to the Council with a recommendation. NORTH STAR The Council reviewed the request of North Star Estates for asix-month 1'JSTATI';S extension of their Conditional Use Permit related to the construction of CONllIT1:ONAL an on-site storm shelter and expressed concern with the lack of progress USE PERMIT in getting this storm shelter built. The City Administrator reported that he has been working with the attorney representing North Star Estates, and is hopeful that progress will be made shortly. If not, the City has the ability to take action against North Star Estates for anon-compliant emergency evacuation plan. The Administrator noted that the County has approved a $95,000 grant toward the cost of constructing this shelter, and North Star Estates realizes that they are in danger of losing these dollars if they do not proceed. The Administrator indicated that the CUP is about to expire, and rather than repeat fhe hearing process, North Star Estates is requesting an extension of that approval. Council agreed that should progress not be made in the s}~ort term, the City should proceed with the appropriate steps to enforce the State Statute. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: REb'OI. U770N NO. 2003-.i-I03 - EA'TENDINCi TFIE CONDITIONAL. USE PERMIT A~PPRO vA7. FOR NORTH STAR ESTATES FOR A PERIOD OF SLY MONTHS ]3~7SED ON TIME CONTINUED COOPERATION AND COMMITMENT OF NORTH STAR ESTATES TO CONSTRUCT,~N ON-SITE STORMS'HF_I TER The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fahey. Ayes (5) Blesener, Fahey, Anderson, Montour, LaValle. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted.