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12 0 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 presenting to the City Clerk their current off -sale license and their Retailer's Buyer Card and Mr. Moore submitting a lease for the premises at the Tom Thumb store. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Registration for League of Minnesota Cities Conference, St. Cloud, June 8 - June 11, 1993 - Mrs. Anderson explained that this was a reminder so that all Council Members can be registered as early as possible. 1993 Budget Amendment No. 1, Resolution No. 19 - 93 - Since 1988, money has been budgeted and put aside for the purchase of Accu - Vote optical scanning equipment. The City has received the equipment from Anoka County. A billing statement was received after the 1993 Budget was adopted, therefore an amendment to the budget is recommended by the City Auditor. Council Member Elliott moved to adopt Resolution No. 19 - 93. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 19 - 93 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of First Quarter Water Fee Transfer, Resolution No. 20 - 93 - In 1988, the water rate increase was adopted anticipating a transfer from the Water Fund to the Area and Connection Fund for bond revenue. Transfers have been made yearly. The City Auditors have recommended that the City make the transfers quarterly for better tracking of the Water Fund. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution 20 - 93 to make the first quarter transfer. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 20 - 93 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of a Policy to Make City Hall Municipal Building a "Smoke Free" Building - Mr. Schumacher explained that because of the close working quarters and the open nature of the design of city hall as well as recent studies regarding the effects of second hand smoke, it has been requested that the City Council designate city hall as a smoke free facility. The creation of smoke free facilities is a growing trend both in the governmental as well as in the private sector. The Hennepin County Board has voted to prohibit smoking in its facilities. Council Member Neal asked if the senior citizens will be required to leave the building to smoke. Mr. Schumacher said yes there will be no smoking at all. Mayor Reinert suggested that the PAGE 17 1 1 1