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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, February 25, 1985 Page four sponsors weekend trade shows in local shopping malls. He described Chamber's four standing committees, (1) government, (2) business development, (3) community development committee (encompasses such functions as sponsoring Arden Hills' fall festival, other social functions, and (4) public relations committee. Woodburn noted that, although the City had at one time been a member of the Chamber of Commerce, he has doubts about the seemliness of its being a dues- paying member of any particular community group, seeming to favor one group over another. McNiesh noted she feels Arden Hills and Shoreview do make a contribution in the time of herself and Gary Dickson as members of the Board of Directors. Hicks asked if it was not more a business organization, not directly related to City...Block replied that they look at the City as a business. Hicks ... asked what percentage of local businesses are members; reply was about 33%. Hicks asked why City had dropped membership earlier held; Council at that time did,not want to be seen as aligning with any particular group. Sather noted that, in his place of business, he has found the Chamber of Com- merce membership beneficial, noted that City has heavy involvements with its citizens through various citizen committees; does not have as much interaction with businesses; felt membership by City might be good way to develop further relationships with business in the community. It was moved by Sather, seconded by Peck, that Council become a dues-paying member ($210.00) of the Shoreview/North Oaks/Arden Hills Chamber of Commerce. Motion carried. (3 - 2) (Hicks, Woodburn opposed). Request for Peddler's Permit - Henry Morton Mr. Morton is requesting a peddler's permit. to sell candies and cookies door to door, in the Village of Arden Hills. McNiesh noted that Mr. Morton will not be soliciting himself; he will be employing young people under the Junior Careers program. Hicks asked if she had received information on how many times he plans to cover the city, asked if this could be made a condition of ... approval. Council asked provisions of Green River Ordinance, would like Clerk Adminis- trator to ask Attorney Lynden for an overview of the provisions of this Ordinance. Sather asked if City requires, or could require, a certificate of liability insurance before granting the permit. Council noted City has numerous charitable organizations selling door-to-door, is pretty saturated with solicitors, but recognize that there must be good and sufficient reason before denying a permit of this type. McNiesh will contact Mr. Morton to ask for Certificate of Insurance, and to ascertain how many times he intends to contact each household. It was moved by Hicks, seconded by Hansen, that Council table action on peddler's permit until the March 11 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. (5 - 0) Third Fire Station - Land Purchase Agreement Mayor Woodburn stated that after two lengthy meetings February i3 and i4, representatives of the three cities involved and their attorneys had drafted this Land Purchase Agreement. After it has been presented to the councils of the three cities involved (for acceptance, modification or rejection) it will be forwarded to the Fire Department for action at their March 5 meeting. ... ... Woodburn reviewed the provisions of the contract; stated that in place of "$586.000 construction costs", have inserted "architectural approval and .con- tract approval by each city", provides for contract cities purchasing the land on which the station will be located from the Fire Department, and makes changes in the reversionary clause.