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. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, December 29, 1986 Page 3 REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR ROBERT RADDATZ Approval of Rental CharRes for VillaRe Equipment Council was referred to Raddatz's memorandum (12-17-86) regarding a fee schedule for use of City equipment for such items as cleaning sewer lines. After discussion, Council consensus was that the City did not want to promote rental of their equipment, the Public Works Supervisor should continue the practice of assessing each case individually and keep the fee guidelines on file. ''e Valve Replacement - EdRewater Estates Public Works Supervisor advised that the watermain valve had been replaced and testing of the line completed. He stated he had not received the statement for the replacement and would report to Council upon receipt of the bill. Noxious Odor - 3625 Hamline Avenue North Raddatz advised Council a complaint had been received from the homeowner at 3625 Hamline Avenue, re: a noxious odor inside the house. After inspection with the Engineer, both determined that the sewer line should be "lamped" to see if it is holding sewage. Raddatz stated if there wasn't sufficient sunlight to "lamp" the line, the Engineer suggested the line could be televised to determine if there is a problem. Raddatz will report to the Council at a future meeting. Gate Valve Break - Townhouses Public Works Supervisor explained the gate valve break at Townhouse Village, due to the previous owner turning off the water at that location prior to the new owner moving in. He advised a plumber had to be called and City employees remained overtime to work with the plumber to fix the gate valve. Raddatz stated this situation could have been avoided if the realtor had notified the City prior to the date of closing and therefore, he suggested a policy be established to charge overtime costs in this type of situation to the property owner. Raddatz further stated that this charge should not be applicable in emergency situations. Council concurred that a policy determination should be made whereby the City shall charge back employee overtime costs for occurrences of this nature, with the exception of emergency situations. Solid Waste Disposal - Public Safety/Works Recommendation Council was referred to the Public Safety/Works Committee Minutes (12-18-86), recommending this matter be tabled until Ramsey County's plans are complete. Council consensus was that this matter should be discussed further. Hansen advised that Paul Malone has offered to monitor developments and report back to the Public Safety/Works Committee as well as keep the Council informed. Charitable GamblinR License, BinRo and More Than Two Occasions - Concordia SinRinR Society Clerk Administrator advised that Concordia Singing Society would be operating a Bingo game at the 3776 Connelly Avenue site. In discussion, Council reiterated the comments received regarding this type of . operation, however, they noted that Cities are not giyen an option to prohibit charitable gambling under State law. Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the Charitable Gambling License, Bingo and More Than Two Occasions, Concordia Singing Society. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Resolution No. 86-65, ESTABLISHING A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ARDEN HILLS Council was referred to memorandum from McNiesh and Morrison, re ICMA Deferred Compensation Plan (12-23-86). Morrison briefly explained the administration of the plan by the Village and advised that several neighboring communities have adopted the ICMA plan. \ \ l