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COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1996 Mayor Landers explained that there are three (3) different projects under construction at this time and they are working seven (7) days a week. Council Member Lyden asked if the City should make a qualified difference between a professional home contractor and a resident building his deck? He felt that the ordinance should be fair and consistent. Mr. Hawkins said that the City cannot pick and choose who can or cannot work at specified hours. There is also an issue regarding what the City can regulate in terms of a persons right to conduct business on certain days. There will have to be documentation as to why the ordinance is regulating this activity. Mr. Hawkins said that there are a lot of issues that need to be considered. Mr. Ahrens, Ms. Wyland and Mr. Hawkins will meet to prepare a draft ordinance and bring it to the work session for Council consideration. OLD BUSINESS Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 13 Amending the 1995 General Fund Budget - Mr. Schumacher noted that Council Member Kuether had some questions about this resolution. He did talk to her on the telephone and she does understand what the resolution is doing. Council Member Lyden said that Council Member Kuether had questions about this resolution and he would feel more comfortable taking action on the resolution when she was here to discuss her concerns. Mr. Schumacher said that he was sure that she now understands the reason for the resolution. Mr. Schumacher explained that when the 1995 Budget was prepared, the City was not sure that they would receive a COPS grant. The grant was received and therefore the general fund is going to be changed to reflect this income. The second issue is the receipt of an insurance settlement for a squad car that was involved in an accident. The third budget change reflects the expense for a new squad car to replace the car totaled in the accident. The other salary issue involves hiring of a part-time clerk to replace the full- time clerk who was on a medical leave. The last items involve a name change from salaries to stipends. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 13. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 13 can be found at the end of these minutes. Re -consider Motion to Accept Petition of Property Owners Against Assessment for 12th Avenue/Holly Drive Improvement - Mr. Schumacher explained that at the last Council meeting, a motion to accept a petition was seconded by a Council Member who also signed the petition. There was a question as to whether or not this action could be considered conflict of interest. Mr. Schumacher said that he did discuss the matter with Mr. Hawkins and determined that considering there was no financial obligation issues involved, the petition should be considered as informational only and there is no conflict of interest. Mr. Hawkins said that the petition has no legal significance and is merely the PAGE 6