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Mounds View City Council September 14, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 9 • Clerk-Administrator Ericson presented staff's recommendation for first reading and introduction of Ordinance 834, which would correct deficiencies and make revisions to be consistent with Minnesota Statutes and recent rulings about Constitutional first amendment issues. He noted the revised ordinance provides clear direction to define the process and advised that Ramsey County had suggested several language revisions, which will be made. Brian Amundsen, 3048 Wooddale Drive, asked whether this ordinance would apply to those who circulate a petition for signature. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated they are explicitly exempted. Mr. Amundsen asked if school boosters, high school marching band, Cub Scouts, and food drive solicitations are also exempted. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated people have the first amendment right to ask for donations to support a cause that is not considered a commercial operation. Staff is clarifying questions raised about the need for organizations like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to obtain a permit. Council Member Stigney asked whether apre-solicitor who is trying to schedule a future meeting for an estimate needs a permit. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated she would recommend a permit and background check if a resident is inviting them into their home. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated staff would work with the City Attorney's office to improve the language and definitions before second reading. Council Member Mueller asked whether the age of the solicitor has standing in a legal binding contract with the person making the purchase. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane reminded the Council that under State Statutes, the Election Law also has bearing on politicians campaigning door-to-door. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 834, Amending Title 500, Chapter 504, of the Mounds View City Code regulating Peddlers, Solicitors, Transient Merchants, Non-Commercial Door to Door Advocates, and Similar Situated Persons, and direct staff conduct further research on questions raised during discussion. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. I. Resolution 7497, Authorizing a Step Increase for Brett Brisbois, Public Works Maintenance. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane presented the recommendation of Steve Dazenski, supervisor of Brett Brisbois, that Mr. Brisbois receive a step increase wage adjustment consistent with the Mounds View Personnel Manual and Public Works Bargaining Unit contract. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane read Resolution 7497 in full. Council Member Stigney asked how Level B and C correlate to the five-step program. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated in accordance with the union contract, there are Levels A, B