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2 <br />COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 9, 1993 <br />should not be mowed such as natural prairie restoration areas, <br />nesting areas, etc. He noted that full right-of-way areas are <br />not mowed in the rural areas thereby leaving areas for wild life <br />habitation. Also mowing all areas owned/controlled by the City <br />would be costly. <br />Mr. Asleson explained that the ordinance was drafted <br />citizen complaints of neighbors who do not•take care <br />property in subdivisions and similar neighborhoods. <br />that systematic inspections are not considered. The <br />a tool to be used to respond to complaints. <br />to address <br />of their <br />He noted <br />ordinance is <br />Council Member Kuether moved to delay the SECOND READING of <br />Ordinance No. 93 - 09 until further information is received from <br />the Public Works Director. Council Member Neal seconded the <br />motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br />SECOND READING, ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 12, CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS <br />REPORTING REQUIRED <br />The City Council held the first reading of this ordinance on July <br />26, 1993. Several concerns were raised by Council Member <br />Bergeson. The first reading was approved and Mayor Reinert asked <br />that the concerns be discussed at the August 3, 1993 Council work <br />session. The concerns have been addressed and the ordinance has <br />been revised to reflect the concerns. <br />Council Member Bergeson asked if the candidate must comply with <br />the new State Statute limiting the amount of contribution to his <br />own campaign. The Secretary of State's office and the League of <br />Minnesota Cities was consulted as well as the Mr. Hawkins. Since <br />this question had not been raised previously, some time was need <br />to determine that the candidate can spend as much as he wants to <br />on his own campaign. However, he will be required to report his <br />contribution. <br />Council Member Elliott explained that she favors full disclosure <br />of campaign contributions. This ordinance requires disclosure of <br />all contributions over $25.00. She asked that this portion of <br />the ordinance be monitored with the idea that in the future it <br />can be amended to provide full disclosure. <br />Council Member Bergeson explained that he feels if the candidate <br />can contribute unlimited money to his own campaign, this may <br />cause a "hole" in the ordinance. He felt that there should be <br />some limit on the amount a candidate can contribute on his own <br />behalf. Mr. Hawkins noted a Supreme Court ruling indicating such <br />a restriction would violate the First Amendment. He noted that <br />there are some provisions in state law, however, they concern <br />PAGE 5 <br />1 <br />1 <br />