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<br />, <br /> <br />DRAFT <br /> <br />ARDEN lllLLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - MARCH 15, 1999 <br /> <br />6 <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS <br /> <br />Utility Billine: Disability Account <br /> <br />Mr. Fritsinger updated the Council on conversations with City Attorney Filla regarding the City's <br />utility billing disability account. Areas that Mr. Filla had commented on were that the City's <br />current policy was not discriminatory, but he questioned the need for the City to have it <br />available, and suggested it be eliminated. Regarding whether a resident would qualify for billing <br />adjustments retroactive to the date of their disability, Mr. Filla stated that the City was under no <br />obligation provide such an adjustment. <br /> <br />Mr. Fritsinger advised that the City, following the press from the Council discussion, had <br />received four additional requests for the disability discount. <br /> <br />Discussion included if the Finance Committee should be directed by Council to review the policy <br />and determine the rationale for having the policy. <br /> <br />It was the consensus of Councilmembers that the Finance Committee be directed to review this .- <br />policy immediately and make a recommendation to the City Council. Staff was directed to _ <br />proceed with Mr. Vince Anderson's request for this disability, subject to a fInal ruling by Social <br />Security, with no retroactive adjustment. <br /> <br />Northwestern Collee:e/KTIS Birthdav Celebration. Permit Procedures <br /> <br />Mr. Fritsinger briefly reviewed a request from Northwestern College for the celebration of <br />KTIS's 50" birthday, requesting clarification that the Council wished staff to grant licenses <br />and/or permits as it deemed prudent. <br /> <br />Staff was directed to continue handling these requests administratively, with no formal Council <br />action being required, unless staff thought it necessary. <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Director nosition <br /> <br />Mr. Fritsinger confirmed that the selected candidate for the Parks and Recreation Director <br />position would be starting with the City on April 5, 1999, pending a final salary review. <br /> <br />e <br />