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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 28, 1996 1998. Mr. Wessel stated that the property is a small triangular piece of land in the Apollo Business Park. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt the First Reading of Ordinance No. 06 - 96, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of the Second Reading, Ordinance No. 05 - 96, Amending Ordinance No. 18 - 95, Establishing the Position and Duties of an Electrical Inspector, Peter Kluegel - Mr. Kluegel stated that the first reading of Ordinance No. 05 - 96 was held at the May 13, 1996, Council meeting. He noted that the proposed Ordinance creating the position of Electrical Inspector and outlining the duties and responsibilities of the inspector had been reviewed by the State Board of Electricity. Mr. William Bickner, Executive Secretary, State Board of Electricity, had found a couple of portions of the Ordinance that were in conflict with or were more restrictive that Minnesota State Statutes. Ordinance No. 05 - 96 was drafted to correct the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Kluegel noted that there have been no other comments or suggested corrections to the proposed Ordinance since the first reading at the last Council meeting. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 05 - 96, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 05 - 96 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Establishing an Environmental Affairs Committee - Mr. Schumacher explained that on February 7, 1996, representatives of the Citizen's Advisory Group (CAG) of the 20/20 Vision plan met with the City Council to discuss the prospect of establishing a citizens Environmental Advisory Board. Since then, the CAG has gathered information about forming such a board and presented that information to the Council at the May 22, 1996, work session. Mr. Schumacher stated that it was the consensus of the Council at the May 22, 1996, work session that the Environmental Advisory Group from the 20/20 Vision Project was to recommend seven (7) individuals to be appointed to the Environmental Affairs Committee. These individuals can not presently be serving on any other advisory board or commission. The Committee will establish a one (1) year work plan (for 1997) as well as a corresponding budget and bylaws. These items will be accomplished by November, 1996. At that time, the Council will review the work plan, and make final determinations relating to the scope of committee projects, term limits, liaisons, and budgets. During the six (6) month organizational period, the Committee shall have access to City staff, and other departmental resources as authorized by the City Administrator. Mr. Schumacher stated that the City would like to advertise openings for the Committee. The CAG of the 20/20 Vision will interview candidates for the Committee. 8