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Minutes of the Regular Lcu Meeting, September 14, 1. Page 7 SCREENING MECH. EQUIP. POT 0' GOLD Councilmember Hansen questioned the status of screening the mechanical equipment at the Pot O'Gold Bingo Parlor. . Clerk Administrator advised that she and the Zoning Administrator had discussed this matter with Jim Adams and explained that the current plantings were not sufficient to accomplish the screening of the mechanical units at the Bingo Parlor. Morrison stated that Adams explained he would contact the landscape company and report back to City staff. Iagoexplained that she had tried to contact Adams this date; she did not receive a return call. Hansen suggested the owner be advised to accomplish the screening and be given a specific deadline. SPEC. EVENT SIGN; AMOCO Councilmember Hansen questioned if the Amoco Station, County Road E, had exceeded the 10 day period for their Special Even Sign permit. Morrison advised she would review the permit and contact Amoco if they had exceeded the expiration date. DELIQ. UTILITY ACCT; CEPECK Councilmember Hansen questioned if the delinquent utility account for Mr. Cepeck, 1175 Amble Drive, would be considered for amnesty since Erickson's account was given such consideration and removed from the assessment roll. Public Works Supervisor explained that the Cepeck situation was different; Cepeck has received credit for a portion of water consumption, due to the fact . that the defective meter was returned to the company and the discrepancy could not be proven. ABSENT: PS/W MTG. Councilmember Hansen reported that she would be absent from the Public Safety/Works Committee meeting of 9/24; she would be attending a Fire Pension meeting. WATER SHUT-OFF; DELIQ. UTILITIES Counci1member Peck suggested Council discuss the establishment of a policy for shutting off water to residents/businesses that have delinquent utility accounts. He questioned if Council would have the authority to reject applications from contractors and other residents in the Village if their utility accounts are delinquent. Council discussed an appropriate time-frame for notification of water shut off, penalties that could be imposed and how to deal with hardship cases. After discussion, Council concurred that it would be appropriate to notify residents/businesses of water shut off if the account is delinquent for two quarters and payment arrangements have not been made with the City within 10 working days. Council directed the Clerk Administrator to conduct a survey of surrounding communities regarding their time-frame for water shut off, any ... problems relating to water shut-off for residences, and amounts of penalties imposed on delinquent accounts. There was discussion regarding increasing the current amount of penalty imposed: 8 percent is initially charged or adding an additional 8 percent penalty at the end of the quarter. Council discussed establishing guidelines for hardship cases; concurred that the standards for hardship cases could be set after reviewing the survey information. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR SPEC. EVENT SIGN; KEITHSON ADDITION Council was referred to an informational letter from the Clerk Administrator; regarding an aerial special event sign at the Keithson Addition, that is being displayed in conjunction with the Parade of Homes. Morrison stated that Council approval is not required for special event signs in a residential districts; however, the sign exceeds the 35 ft. height requirements. She questioned if Council favored allowing the height variation. "'After discussion, Council concurred that the aerial sign should be brought into conformance with the 35 ft. height requirement.