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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting July 12, 1982 Page Eight by other towing services (greater than those chsrged by Schoonover); complained that Sheriff deputies are calling for tows from several other tow services, causing a sharp reduction in his tow business. Schoonover suggested there should be a clear-cut policy established for towing; explained he has the trucks needed for all towing needs, while others can only handle a passenger car situation. Schoonover also told of problems encountered by vehicle owners in locating their towed vehicles. Schoonover ssked Arden Hills' help in this *' matter. Ramsey County Sheriff Commander Spencer concurred that Schoonover has done a good job through the years; noted there is no written . policy for calling a tow service; vehicle owner has his choice; patrolman does not have authority to order a certain tow service. Spencer advised that his office is working on s proposed bid situa- tion on a community basis; advised that the individual patrolman makes the decision at present, if owner of vehicle does not have a preference. Spencer said the State Patrol has its own policy and uses certain tow services. Spencer said he feels Rsmsey County Sheriff will have to go to a bid procedure. Schoonover suggested that certain criteria be established in order to bid; noted that Shoreview has referred the matter to its Public Safety Committee for recommendations. After discussion, Johnson moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council refer the mstter to the Public Safety Comm1ttee for discussion and recommendations to Council. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). (Schoonover asked to address the Public Safety Committee.) Finance Committee Recommendations Amusement Arcade Fees Council was referred to the Finance Committee's recommended annual license fees for coin-operated amusement devices and amusement sr- cades. After review and discussion, Hicks moved, seconued by Mulcahy, that Council approve the following annual fees as recommended by the Finance Committee, effective 1-1-83 for existing machines and arcades and pro-rated immediately for any new machines: No. of Devices 1-3 4-10 ove r 10 Annual Fee $60.00/machine $90.00/machine $120.00/machine Arcsde Annual Fee $120.00 Motion carried unanimously (4-0). . (McNiesh to draft appropriate Resolution for adoption of the fees approved.) Final Landscape Inspection and Release of Bond, Evenson Office Building Council was referred to report from Landscape Inspector Ervin Oelke and to the Evenson Office Building Landscspe Plan. After discussion, Johnson moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council accept the Evenson Office Building landscaping and authorize re- lease of the Performance Bond, requesting that it be substituted with Bond or Letter of Credit, in the amount of $2,500, guaranteeing re- placement of the dead stock and pruning as identified in Landscape Inspector's report, prior to July 12, 1983. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). -8-