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, . Arden Hills council 11 October 13, 1992 ADOPT_]ALS_E_}'.LAgM APPEALS PROCEDURE Administrator Person reported that a resident recently requested an appeal of the false alarm ordinance, ~,hi ch prompted Council direction to review the City's false a 1 arrr. ordinance and those of surrounding communit.ies. 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 Hhich are out of the control of the alarm owner. She recommended a policy whereby the Administrator reviej.;' the facts in an appeal or the false alarm ordinance, taking i,nto 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 di reet staff to draft a policy. and provide such policy in written form to Council for final approval, outlining a process for . appeals to the false alarm ordinance, whereby the P.dministrator is the first line of appeal and the City Council is the second line of appeal, as described above. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . COUNCIL COMMENTS Administrator Person, referring to the City Hall ::-eferendum, 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. A.DJOURN MOTION: Growe moved, seconded by Hicks, to adjourn the meeting I at :35 p.m. Motion carried unanimously I 0 - 0 ) ! \'" . ----- ------- -~ .,.'-- . Mayor Clerk Administrator -----