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1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />61 <br />COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 22, 1994 <br />nobody would accept the liability and the City changed its <br />policy. He felt that something as suggested must be established <br />including the cost. <br />Council Member Kuether noted that there are some model homes in <br />the area and they will affected if the street is closed. Mrs. <br />Anderson explained that there was one model home but the street <br />in front of that home would not be closed. <br />Mr. Schneider recommended that a minimum charge of $100.00 be set <br />and have a City employee set up the barricades. The key element <br />is that there is supervision and the City is responsible for <br />setting up the barricades. Council Member Kuether suggested that <br />a Police Officer check to see that the barricades are properly <br />installed. <br />Mayor Reinert said that it is obvious that the City needs a <br />policy on this matter. The City does not want to discourage <br />block parties since it is a good method for new neighbors to get <br />acquainted with one another. <br />Mayor Reinert asked that the applicant for this block party be <br />contacted and these concerns be conveyed to them. The City is <br />not in a position to pass on costs at this time. Mr. Hawkins <br />suggested that if the policy is to be changed, it should be done <br />at this meeting. Mr. Schneider recommended that there be a sign <br />off on liability. Mr. Hawkins said that will be a problem <br />because no one person would want to accept liability for the <br />entire party and this would discourage people from having block <br />parties. Council Member Kuether suggested that all persons <br />attending the block party sign the waiver. Mr. Schneider <br />explained that by refusing to sign the form, they are refusing to <br />accept any liability. <br />Council Member Bergeson agreed that the policy should be changed <br />and maybe a fee should be charged. However, this applicant <br />applied under current policy and felt that the -City Council <br />should approve this application as they have all other requests <br />this summer. He then suggested that this matter be put on a <br />future agenda. <br />Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the block party with the <br />requirement that proper barricades be installed. Council Member <br />Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br />Council Member Bergeson moved to instruct staff to bring <br />recommendations on changing the block party requirements <br />including possibly a fee to the next Council work session. <br />Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. <br />PAGE 27 <br />