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Mounds View City Council June 22, 2009 <br />Regular Meeting Page 8 <br />G. Resolution 7470, Approving a Step Increase for Police Officer Ben Knitter. <br />Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane presented the recommendation of Deputy Chief Kinney for <br />a step increase wage adjustment consistent with the LELS Labor Agreement for Officer Ben <br />Knitter since he has satisfactorily performed in the capacity of his position. She read the <br />Resolution 7470. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Adopt Resolution 7470, Approving Step Longevity <br />Adjustments. <br />Mayor Flaherty stated the Council's appreciation for Officer Knitter and the entire Police <br />Department. <br />Ayes - S Nays - 0 Motion carried. <br />H. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 822, an Ordinance Amending <br />Chapter 202 of the Mounds View City Code by Adding Section 202.20 <br />Establishing a Process for the Collection of Costs Associated with Emergency <br />Services, Unpaid Service Charges and Fees, and Unpaid Administrative <br />Offense Penalties. <br />Clerk-Administrator Ericson explained that last year, the Charter Commission recommended <br />approval of an amendment to the City Charter that added language to two sections related to <br />administrative offense penalties. He presented Ordinance 822 that provided the mechanisms to <br />charge those penalties, recommended adoption, and authorization to publish an ordinance <br />summary. <br />Council Member Mueller noted it includes a method for the property owner to appeal the fine. <br />She stated the Legislature passed administrative fines legistlation in May of 2009 and <br />commended the Charter Commission, City Attorney, and staff for their work on this matter. <br />Mayor Flaherty added his appreciation for the proactive action that had been taken. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 822, <br />Amending Title 200, Chapter 202, of the Mounds View City Code by Adding Section 202.20 <br />Establishing a Process for the Collection of Costs Associated with Emergency Services, Unpaid <br />Service Charges and Fees, and Unpaid Administrative Offense Penalties, and authorize to <br />publish in ordinance summary. <br />Council Member Stigney asked whether Subdivision 2, Charges for Emergency Services <br />Collection, will raise the question of when a charge is made and delinquency notices. Attorney <br />Riggs stated that section follows the language of the Statute and is at the discretion of the <br />Council. He explained multiple nuisance alarm calls to a property would be one instance where <br />the Council could consider an administrative penalty. Council Member Stigney suggested that <br />