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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 2009 *APPROVAL OF THE VOUCHERS; *CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO APRIL 22, 2009 TO CONSIDER AN INCREASE IN THE ON-SALE LIQUOR AND ON- SALE WINE LICENSE FEE; *AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY RELATIVE TO GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AS RECOMMENDED BY CITY STAFF The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. OUTDOOR Blesener noted that Roger Stanke has requested that the Council table STORAGE action on consideration of the Outdoor Storage Licensing Ordinance LICENSING until the April 22, 2009 Council meeting as there are several property owners from Ryan Industrial Park out of town. The City Administrator noted that he has compiled minutes of Council meetings showing the discussion related to outdoor storage licensing. He indicated that in reviewing the minutes there was some overlap of discussions relative to outdoor storage licensing and off-site outdoor storage which could have led to some confusion. Roger Stanke, Ryan Industrial Park, reported that property owners in the I-P District were not notified of the City's intention to enact an outdoor storage licensing ordinance. Stanke questioned the need for an additional license, noting the current state of the economy. Stanke felt that if an additional license is enacted, it should be a City-wide business license. The City Administrator pointed out that amendments to the Municipal Code do not require direct mailed notice to property owners. Stanke felt it was common decency to provide this notice and allow the property owners a vote. The Administrator noted that it is the City's elected officials that vote to enact Code changes. Stanke indicated that the industrial property owners are upset that they do not have a voice or a vote in this matter. Montour suggested that Stanke inform the property owners that the outdoor storage license ordinance will be considered at the Apri122, 2009 Council meeting and encourage their attendance. Montour felt that these business owners should address the Council directly. Stanke asked that the City furnish him with a list of the owners of all industrial properties in the City. The City Administrator reported that he would provide Mr. Stanke with a copy of the City's zoning map, as the City does not have a business listing in the format that he is requesting. Stanke demanded a listing be provided to him. Stanke questioned why this license was 10