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,... , . Arden Hills Council 11 October 13, 1992 ADOPT FALSE ALARM APPEALS PROCEDURE Administrator Person reported that a resident recently requested an appeal of the false alarm ordinance, which prompted counci I direction to review the City's false alarm ordinance and those of surrounding communities. Person commented that in reviewing this situation she learned there are situations, such as lightning storms, new systems, power outages, etc. which often create false alarms which are out of the control of the alarm owner. She recommended a policy whereby the Administrator review the facts in an appeal of the false alarm ordinance, taking into consideration the non-owner controlled circumstances, and adjust the number of false alarm notices accordingly. Any continued disagreement with the false alarm charge would then be appealed in writing to the City Council. MOTION: Mahowald moved, seconded by Growe, to direct staff to draft a policy, and provide such policy in written form to counci 1 for final approval, outlining a process for .- appeals to the false alarm ordinance, whereby the Administrator is the first line of appeal and the City -- Counci I is the second line of appeal, as described above. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . COUNCIL COMMENTS Administrator Person, referring to the City Hall referendum, provided an update as to the efforts toward public awareness, and invited Council to review the latest revision of the related video tape presentation, and invited Council direction and input on this matter after adjournment of this evening's meeting. Councilmembers reported which of the upcoming City Hall referendum informational meetings they will be attending. ADJOURN MOTION: Growe moved, seconded by Hicks, to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Thomas R. Sather, Mayor Dorothy Person, Clerk Administrator .