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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 15, 1997 Council Member Lyden stated that he would reserve comment for the second reading. Council Member Bergeson agreed that five days to remove signs is adequate. Council Member Kuether agreed, so long as a weekend is included. Mayor Landers requested input from Council regarding the 18 -day stipulation, as well as the suggested length of time permitted for retrieving signs following election. Various comments were made, with Mr. Hawkins suggesting that the draft ordinance be approved, allowing for amendments prior to the second reading. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the first reading of Sign Ordinance Amendment No. 38 - 97 with amendments as discussed included prior to the second reading. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Council Member Lyden voting no. OLD BUSINESS Consideration of Community Development Disbursement, Brian Wessel - Mr. Wessel explained that this item is a legitimate reimbursable expense, and requested approval of his October expense report. He added that a policy issue has been raised as to whether or not meals shared by Staff members at which they discuss business matters are reimbursable as legitimate business expenses, requesting direction by Council. Council Member Lyden, who challenged Mr. Wessel's request for reimbursement, pointed out that the policy suggests reimbursement should be for promotion. Council Member Bergeson suggested that discussion of any policy change should take place at a work session. Council Member Kuether moved to approve Mr. Wessel's October expense report, as submitted. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Minutes, December 8, 1997 (Council Member Kuether was absent) - Council Member Lyden moved to approve the December 8, 1997 Minutes, as submitted. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Kuether abstaining. NEW BUSINESS REMINDER, Special Council Meeting, Monday, December 29, 1997, time to be determined. Council Member Lyden requested an agenda for the special meeting. Mayor Landers indicated that an agenda would be forthcoming. 22