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. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, July 27, 1987 I Page 5 MPLS. HIDE & Guzek advised that part of the processing has been TALLOW (Cont'd) transferred to the New Brighton facility; he noted that . the volume of processing would be returned to the Arden Hills plant after the equipment has been upgraded. Council advised Guzek that the rendering plant is a nonconforming use that had been "grandfathered" on this site. Mayor Woodburn explained Council's prerogative to enforce an amortization process of not less than 5 years for nonconforming uses; he stated that several complaints were received from residents in the area relative to odors emitted from the plant. Guzek stated the company has discussed with the complaints with the Clerk Administrator and advised Council that a citizens committee was being formed to address odor emission complaints. He advised they are a low-key industry and would strive to be good neighbors. Council concurred that there was no need for an agreement to be signed simply due to a transfer of ownership. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR RES. NO. 87-41; The Clerk Administrator summarized her report COMPARABLE WORTH relative to Comparable Worth and indicated that the most significant deficiencies in compliance with the Minnesota Pay Equity Law of 1984 was in the job classifications of Senior Accountant, Clerk Typist II and Senior Steno. She indicated that in accordance with Equity Standards, and the payline, with lO% corridors, these three positions were currently under the 90% range and the Public Works Maintenance . employees were over the 110% corridor. Morrison recommended adoption of the Resolution and classification system as submitted, in order to comply with the Statute. . Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Resolution No. 87-41, RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING THE MINNESOTA PAY EQUITY STATUTE OF 1984. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council approve pay equity criteria and standards as presented by the Clerk Administrator, with the adoption of Alternative I, effective July 3l, 1987. Motion carried. (3-0) RESTAURANT LIC.; Council was referred to Morrison's memorandum, 7/13/87, POT 0 I GOLD BINGO explaining the Planner's rationale for determining that the application fQ~ a restaurant license at Pot O'Gold Bingo Hall should be given reconsideration by Council; definition of a restaurant relates to a facilities' principal use being the serving of food and the true definition must commence with the definition of a restaurant, i.e. "principal purpose". Morrison noted that the Attorney agreed with the Planner's interpretation. Council concurred that with the Planner and Attorney's interpretation there would be no valid basis for denial of the restaurant license application. Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council approve . the application for a Restaurant License for Pot O'Gold Bingo. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) . GAMBLING LIC. RENEWAL Peck moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve . BIG TEN SUPPER CLUB the application for renewal of the Gambling License for St. Peter Claver Church, Big Ten Supper Club. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) REQ. FOR PAYMENT; Council was referred to a letter from Shoreview, dated FIRE STATION 1/4 July 16th, requesting Arden Hills payment for the proportionate share of costs incurred to date of withdrawal from the joint pow~rs agreement for Fire Station #4. . The Clerk Administrator advised that the amount to be paid was one-half of the amount indicated on the statement attached to the letter. . Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize payment of the proportionat~ share of costs incurred to date of withdrawal from the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Shoreview for Fire Station #4, being $2,928.48, as indicated in the statement dated July 16, 1987. Motion carried. (3 - 0 )