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Minutes of the RegU~ouncil Meeting, May 11, 198'" Page 6 FEES (CONT'D) Councilmember Sather questioned the fees for restaurant and cafe licenses, as there are not health inspections provided. The Clerk Administrator advised that the fee covers the administrative costs for issuing the license; when a health complaint is received by the Village, the appropriate State agency is called for an inspection and may request Dr. Dunn, our health inspector, also inspect the . premises. Councilmember Peck commented that the proposed increases in the contractors and rubbish haulers licenses will more than likely be passed onto the residents of the Village. He questioned why the dog licenses were not issued on a life-time basis. Mayor Woodburn explained that a rabies vaccination is required every two years and proof of vaccination must be shown when renewing the dog license. Moved by Hansen, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve the proposed permit and license fee increases, excluding the Excavators, Plumbers and Contractors, as outlined in the Finance Committee minutes qf 4-23-87. Winiecki moved, seconded by Peck, that the motion be amended to include the Rendering Plant permit fee increase from $600.00 to $630.00, to cover inspection costs. Amendment to motion carried. (5-0) Original motion as amended carried. (5-0) . Council requested the Clerk Administrator contact the Attorney to determine if the Rendering Plant fee increase requires an Ordinance amendment. CONTRACTORS LICENSE Clerk Administrator Morrison inquired if Council concurred with her suggestion to request the Attorney to draft an Ordinance revision to include licensing of General Contractors, Excavators and Plumbers; she offered to work with Lynden to draft the revision for the next regular Council meeting. Council commented that Plumbers and Electricians are licensed by the State and would be excluded. Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council directs the Clerk Administrator and Attorney to review current fees and draft an Ordinance revision relative to General Contractors, Excavators, Plumbers, Heating Contractors, and Rubbish Haulers licenses. Motion carried. (5-0) UTILITY RATE Council was referred to Finance Committee minutes INCREASE 4-23-87, relative to increasing utility rates. The last increase for sewer utility was in 1981 and the . Committee recommends a 15% increase, effective July 1st; this increase is expected to cover costs through 1989. Council discussed the charges for sewer utility to non-profit organizations. Morrison advised the Attorney informed her the Village cannot charge a higher fee to non-profit organizations nor a lower fee. Council questioned the formula for commercial accounts and the reference to sewer utility rate increases providing a "minimal amount of cushion". After discussion, Council concurred that they would like to clarify the rcommendations of the Finance Committee and requested a representative of the Committee be present at the next regular Council meeting of May 26th. OTHER BUSINESS PARKING AT MOUNDS VIEW HIGH SCHOOL Councilmember Peck discussed the parking situation at in the area of Mounds View High School. He suggested the Clerk Administrator be given authorization to post when deemed necessary, rather than review each posting the no-parking signs with the Council. . Council discussed the placement of signs at access roads only; removal of signs during the summer months. Morrison advised that Commander Bergeron stated there may be difficulty prosecuting offenders if the signs are removed and replaced. Mayor Woodburn noted the prosecuting Attorney saw no lH:oblem with prosecuting offenders.