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• • COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 1997 Council Member Bergeson asked Ms. Constant to outline the hours section for the record. Ms. Constant stated the hours of operation changed from the existing ordinance from Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. These hours have been changed to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Ordinance No. 08 - 97. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Neal voting no. Ordinance No. 08 - 97 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Earth Day Proclamation - Ms. Constant informed the Council the Quad City's annual Earth Day clean-up and celebration activities are scheduled for Saturday, April 19, 1997. The activities will be held at Joseph E. Wargo Nature Center. The celebration activities include representatives from various organizations throughout the Quad City's. Part of the activities include the reading of the Proclamation for Earth Day. Mayor Landers read the proclamation. Ms. Constant asked the Council to approve the Earth Day Proclamation. Council Member Neal referred to calls he.has received inquiring if the medallion is in a County Park. Ms. Constant replied she does not know where it is but it is not in a City Park and also indicated the next clue will probably give away its' location. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the Earth Day Proclamation. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Earth Day Proclamation can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF BUILDING OFFICIALS REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER, 1997, PETE KLUEGEL Mr. Kluegel reviewed the first quarter building report which included a summary of building permits issued through the first quarter of 1997; summary of 1996 building activity; a breakdown of commercial, industrial and institutional permits; and, a 1997 lot inventory. Mr. Kluegel requested the Council approve the First Quarter Building Report. Council Member Kuether asked what the charges are for the septic inspections. Mr. Kluegel responded the compliance inspections run around $100. Mr. Wessel commented on how helpful this information is. He stated the next quarter, from a industrial and commercial perspective, is going to be a good one. Council Member Neal said he accompanied Mr. Kluegel on a call today and it was a pleasure to work with him and he was very appreciative of his work. PAGE 3