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Mounds View City Council July 27.2009 Regular Meeting Page 2 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7480 Hiring Kenneth Koss to the Position of Police Officer. Council Member Mueller stated she found Mr. Koss to be an outstanding individual and is delighted Mounds View is able to hire him before he is hired by another community. She noted the Council approved to hire for this position to replace an officer who had retired. Council Member Stigney agreed that Mr. Koss would be an asset; however, the City has a grant opportunity in September or October for two police officers so he would support delaying until that time. Council Member Hull asked about the status of the City's COPS grant application. Police Chief Sommer explained it is for one position and a determination will be made in September. There are three times more applications than funding available but if approved, the City would have to retain the officer for four years and the City would cover the cost for one of those years. Council Member Stigney stated the motion would result in a permanent hire but the COPS grant would be a four-year commitment with Mounds View paying for one year. He noted the Council authorized the Civil Service Commission to update the eligibility list; however, did not authorize to hire. • Mayor Flaherty stated the Council did authorize to hire for this position due to attrition, and there may be one or more retirements prior to receipt of a COPS grant. Ayes - 4 Nays - 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. B. Second Reading of Ordinance 821, Business Registration Program. Community Development Director Roberts stated this is second reading of an ordinance that would establish a business registration program but does not establish fees, which the City would establish later. He noted a minor revision to the numbering since first reading and recommended adoption and authorization to publish by summary. Council Member Mueller asked why home-based businesses were excluded from the registration requirement. Community Development Director Roberts explained the information collected through this program is critical to public safety and staff does not expect ahome-based business would use large quantities of chemicals that would be of concern. In addition, the owner would usually be present at a home-based business. In the case of locations like Mounds View Square, each individual business would register with the City. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 821, Amending Title 500 (Business Licensing Regulations) and to Authorize Publication by Summary.