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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEl4BER 22, 1995 the schedule proposed, their fee would be $1,500. Duray felt this sort of increase was unreasonable. Pedersen pointed out that Little Canada's fee has been too low compared to other cities. Fahey stated that he has a concern with increasing someone's license fee from $100 to $1,500. Fahey suggested a sliding scale based on number of machines, keeping the top end of the scale reasonable. Duray stated that he realizes an increase is needed, but felt the increase should be reasonable. Morelan asked if Duray's purpose in having amusement devices was to make money or to bring in additional customers. Duray replied that it is a combination of both. Duray stated that in the liquor business today, it is necessary to have as many attractions as possible to bring in customers. Mr. Fahey introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 423 - AMENDING CHAPTERS 811.010, 811.020, AND 811.040. RELATING TO LICENSE OF AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND ESTABLISHING AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE FEE AS FOLLOWS: 1 TO 3 MACI3INE5 - $125; 4 TO 10 MACI-IINES - $200; 11 TO 20 MACHINES - $300; 21 MACHINES & OVER - $400. The ordinance resolution was duly seconded by Morelan. Ayes (5) Fahey, Morelan, Scalze, LaValle, Pedersen. Nays (0). Ordinance declared adopted. REQUEST FOR Council reviewed the letter from Mr. Carl Helgeson, STOP SIGN 326 Savage Lane, for a three-way stop at Little AT MCMENEMY Canada Road and McMenemy Road. Council also reviewed ROAD & a letter from the Ramsey County Traffic Deputy which LITTLE states some pros and cons for a three-way stop in that CANADA RD. location. The City Administrator suggested that the next step would be to forward the request to Ramsey County for evaluation and recommended. 13