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, Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, September 28, 1987 Page 3 ORD #251 (Cont'd> Attorney Lynden fully reviewed the Ordinance and the purpose for enactment. Councilmember Winiecki suggested under subsection (c) of 6-75; that language be added "that the renewal permit shall be effective inunediately upon payment of . fee and expire 241 days from that date"; she advised that would give the builder 3 months into any season to complete the work. Attorney Lynden suggested deleting subsection (c) and replacing it with subsection (d); however, he agreed with Winiecki's suggestion as a viable alternative. Councilmember Winiecki suggested that the word "paving", in Section 6-75 (b) (3) could be changed to "finishing"; asked that the Building Inspector review the proposed change for his approval. 'Council concurred to review the suggested changes and make recommendation at the next Regular Council meeting of October 12, 1987. Moved by Hansen, seconded by Winiecki, that Council Introduce by Title, Ordinance No. 251, AMENDING SECTIONS 6-75 AND 6-128 OF ARDEN HILLS CODE TO ESTABLISH TIME LIMITS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS THERETO (OR TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES THEREOF) AND TO REQUIRE BUILDING INSPECTOR TO MAKE DETERMINATION THAT CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED BEFORE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0 ) . Winiecki commented that provision should be made for copies of this Ordinance in its final form or a condensed version be distributed to each individual who makes application for a Building Permit. LJVFD CONTRACT Councilmember Hansen reported on the Contract NEGOTIATIONS negotiations with the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department and Pension Board Meeting. Hansen stated they suggested that the Fire Department more clearly define Capital Equipment and Level of Service in the contract. She also noted that Section 8 and the default clause in the contract should be clearly worded. Winiecki questioned what is routinely required of the Fire Chief and what are additional duties; suggested both be defined in the contract. 1988 BUDGET; Council was referred to the Special Council/Finance FIN. COMM. RPT. Committee meeting minutes of 9/17/87, relative to the 1988 Budget recommendations. Finance Committee Chairman Larry Erickson and Conunittee Member Charlotte . McNiesh were present to discuss the Committee's recommended changes for "balancing" the budget. Council was also referred to the memorandum from McNiesh, listing three alternatives for changes that could be made in the levy (in the event Council determines some of the recommended reductions in expenditures should be reinstated). Chairman Erickson explained that the 1988 Budget, as presented to the Finance Committee, exceeded the levy limits by $82,000; he noted that if the 509 Surface Water Management Plan (mandated by the State), and the Pavement Management Plan were incorporated into the 1988 Budget, an additional shortfall of $90,000 would result. ($60,000 for the Pavement Management Plan and $30,000- for the 590 Plan) Finance Conunittee recommended that since the 509 Plan was not mandated until October of 1989, the monies not be incorporated into the 1988 Budget. Erickson outlined the following deletions, as recommended by the Committee: New Positions: The proposed positions of Finance Director, Recreation Program Director and a seasonal Parks person be deleted from the 1988 Budget, approximate total reduction of $40,000. . Capital EQuipment: The Committee recommended the following Capital Equipment be eliminated from the 1988 Budget; Truck Purchase, Blinds for the Village Hall windows, and Computer Equipment for the proposed new personnel. Total reduction of $19,000. Health Insurance: The Committee recommended holding the line on the current City Health Insurance contribution for employees.