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COUNCIL MINUTES April 9, 2007 APPROVED •1 2 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH 3 4 First Reading of Ordinance No. 03-07, Adding a new Chapter 615 to the Lino Lakes Code of 5 Ordinances relating to Special Event Permits - City Clerk Bartell explained that the City receives 6 requests from individuals and organizations to conduct special events such as parades, carnivals, 7 concerts, etc. An application form has been used to assist staff in reviewing these event requests for 8 public safety and liability consideration but there has not been specific language in the city code 9 relative to special events. Having language in the code would clarify city regulations and also allow 10 for the attachment of conditions to permits. 11 12 The special events ordinance establishes basic parameters relating to events as well as sets forth 13 requirements on notification, exemption, and city indemnification. Relative to the question of special 14 event regulations superceding other laws, including noise regulations, a paragraph has been added 15 clarifying that all other laws apply to permitted special events. 16 17 The proposed ordinance was reviewed by the police, fire, and public services department as well as 18 the city attorney. The council would maintain authority over the issuance of permits. 19 20 Council Member Carlson moved to approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 03-07, as presented. 21 Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. 22 •23 A roll call vote was taken: five yeas and zero nays. Motion carried unanimously. 24 25 L.E.L.S (Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc) Labor Contract — Administration Director Tesch 26 reported that the L.E.L.S. (police officers) labor group tentatively agreed on a two-year contract with 27 the city for years 2007 and 2008. Contract modifications include a wage increase. 28 29 Council Member Stoltz moved to approve the L.E.L.S. labor contract, as presented. Council Member 30 Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 31 32 Accept Resignation of Officer Martin — Administration Director Tesch explained that Lino Lakes 33 Police Officer Joel Martin tendered his resignation from the police department. 34 35 Council Member Reinert moved to accept the resignation and offer thanks to Mr. Martin for his 36 service to the City. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 37 38 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA 39 40 First Reading of Ordinance No. 02-07, Repealing Chapter 807 of the Lino Lakes Code of 41 Ordinances and adding a new Chapter 807 relating to the Operation of Snowmobiles and 42 All Terrain Vehicles — Public Safety Director Pecchia explained that the police department is 43 recommending some amendments to the city's regulations on the operation of snowmobiles and all •44 terrain vehicles and is proposing to replace the current Chapter 807 of the City Code with language 45 that reflects those amendments. Statewide changes have driven the need for new language including 2