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Mounds View City Council May 26, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 4 Council Member Hull asked if there is enough language in the City's current code to address outdoor events. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated staff believes the current Code has adequate tools to address situations that could arise. Council Member Mueller stated if a local business is going to have an event, notification of the neighbors is not required. However, the community would be informed from the advertisement of the event. She offered to contact several cities to learn about their regulations. Council Member Stigney stated there is nothing in the ordinance language to prevent a business from having an outdoor event every week. Council Member Mueller noted a business recently requested a CUP to do outdoor business and if the activity became habitual (every weekend); they would need a CUP, which would provide a measure of control. Mayor Flaherty noted some businesses are nestled into residential areas so he supports prior notification. He agreed Chapter 611 is too restrictive as written but something is needed should a nuisance occur from an outdoor event AMENDMENT MOTION: Stigney/Flaherty. To hold Chapter 611 in abeyance and direct staff to rewrite the ordinance language. Ayes - 2 (Stigney, Flaherty) Nays - 3 Amendment motion failed. Ayes - 3 Nays - 2 (Stigney, Flaherty) Motion carried. C. Resolution 7451 Authorization to Hire a Replacement Police Officer to Fill a Vacancy Created by a Retirement. Police Chief Sommer presented staff's request to hire a replacement police officer to fill the opening created by the retirement of Officer Gerringer. He advised that the Police Civil Service Commission has already certified an eligibility list and the recommendation would come before the Council for final action. Council Member Mueller asked if this officer just recently decided to retire. Police Chief Sommer stated the retiring officer provided two weeks notice and left in good standing. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7451, Authorization to Hire a Police Officer. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 7452 Approving the Hire of Kirsten Lafean as Police Officer.