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, , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, March 11, 1985 Page two Spring Program Proposal Council reviewed proposal as submitted, noted fewer co-rec activities, no other significant changes. Motion was made by Sather, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the Parks and Recreation Department's Program for the Spring of 1985. Motion carried unanimously. (5 - 0) 1985 Diseased Tree Removal Contract - Advertisement for Bids Park Director is recommending the same contract form as used in 1984. Council noted that majority of trees were not removed by Village contractor in 1984; noted all costs incurred by City are reimbursed by property owners; only City contribution is Mr. Winkel's time and labor, and the cost of removal of diseased trees in parks. Motion was made by Hicks, seconded by Sather, that Council approve Advertis- ing for Bids for Diseased Tree and Stump Removal contract. Motion carried unanimously. (5 - 0) . Request for Peddler's Permit - Henry Morton Approval of this permit was tabled at February 25 meeting pending (1) Attorney's opinion re grounds for disapproval of permit. and (2) applicant's showing proof of adequate insurance coverage. Mr. Morris showed Council copies of product liability insurance policy, policy covering teenagers employed by them, and insurance coverage of the business, and said they intend to canvass Village approximately every three months. In response to further Council questions, Mr. Morris (representing Mr. Morton) stated that company has been in business 27 years, providing teenagers with an opportunity for after-school employment, as well as profit for the company; use only point-of-sale method. Company attempts to teach teenagers responsi- bilities. instill goals, teach money handling and job skills; utilizes an incentive system that he emphasized was based more on achievement of these skills than actual number of sales. Typically a teen would work from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. two to three times weekly. Age range of employees is 14 years . and up; average length of employment probably six months. Motion was made by Hicks, seconded. by Hansen, that Council grant Henry Morton a peddler's permit for the period of one year, pending receipt of necessary insurance documents. Motion carried unanimously. (5 - 0) In further discussion, it was noted that Ordinance does not appear to be clear as to whether permit is granted to individual, or to company, or whether Resolution stating fee of $25 for this permit means "per individual" or "per company". Council requested McNiesh seek clarification of this issue from Attorney Lynden. Finance Committee Recommendation for Auditor Finance Committee has recommended that an Invitation for Proposal for Auditor for 1985 accounts be prepared and sent to six to eight firms; that the two or three most qualified then be interviewed. City has employed present auditor over ten years. Rationale for Finance Committee recommendation is that, while there are advantages in maintaining continuity, there have been personnel changes in present firm destroying some of that continuity, and there are also advantages in obtaining a fresh outlook and viewpoint. Con- tract is awarded for a one year period. Council concurred that present auditor should be invited to submit a proposal. . . Motion was made by Hicks, seconded by Sather, that Council request the Fi- nance Committee to solicit proposals for potential auditors, complete the process, and present recommendation for 1985 auditor to Council by June 15, 1985. Motion carried unanimously. (5 - 0) (Council members may wish to suggest names of potential auditors and may . wish to participate in final interview process.)