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2; the road. Neighborhood meetings may be the next step to discuss the feasibility of utilities. Mr. Reinert said Ware Road was important to the south end of the city, but it is unlikely a consensus can be reached regarding utilities. He commended Chief Pecchia for his work on the safety issues. He recommended safety measures be implemented, then wait for a resident group to organize for road improvements. He suggested an ordinance be drafted for a signal at Birch Street/Highway 49 and help be sought from local representatives. Mr. Schumacher said he would direct Mr. Schneider to pursue the procedures that might hasten traffic light installation. REPORT ON COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER'S SUMMER ACTIVITIES Chief Pecchia said the police department is changing its ordinance to allow the CSO to issue tags, and to expand the police reserve to patrol parks and pathways and issue tags. Mr. Reinert wondered if reserve officers had enough training to issue tags. Chief Pecchia said the reserves are an opportunity for citizens to get involved and training is given. One police vehicle will be dedicated to reserves next year and will be clearly marked as separate from the squad cars. The goal is to eventually have 20-25 reserves as the budget allows. PROPOSED CHANGES TO CURFEW ORDINANCE Chief Pecchia explained the current curfew is 9:30 p.m. for those under age 16. The proposed change is to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends for those under 15; 11 p.m. weekdays and midnight on weekends for ages 15-18. PROPOSED SNOWMOBILE ORDINANCE Chief Pecchia said an ordinance was developed to be a compromise between a ban of snowmobiles and being able to drive anywhere in the city. The proposed ordinance would allow snowmobiles to use roads to get to trails, with a 15 mph speed limit on roads. The local snowmobile clubs have been asked for their input and to help enforce the ordinance. Chief Pecchia also notified the City Council that National Night Out will be held Aug. 2, and residents are encouraged to leave their outside lights on from 7-10 p.m. as part of the national safety awareness program. Officers will also visit Neighborhood Watch groups that evening. MACDOUGAL UPDATE Mr. Powell said he had met with the MacDougals and the developer over drainage issues. TKDA will prepare surveys and elevations, and the developer's engineer will design the solution. The developer agreed to make corrections based on his engineer's recommendation and to remove a tree that is dying because of poor drainage. Mr. Reinert questioned why it took so long for the developer to react to the problem and how this could be avoided in the future. Mr. Powell said the withholding of building 1 1