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Councilmember Buckbee confirmed the funds will be taken from the Park and Recreations funds. Mr. March stated $100,000 of park funds are available for the Laurie LaMotte Park. 21st Avenue Road Construction Mr. Nyberg addressed an estimate the City received from Gerald Rehbein. Mr. Nyberg felt the quotation could be lower, then he suggested the Council wait to see if the estimates decline. In addition, the $24,550 proposal is for a temporary road. The curb and gutter will be installed later. Councilmember Buckbee commented she would rather invest the $24,000 in the construction of a permanent road. In addition, the business owners along 21 st Avenue are required to black top their parking lots when 21st Avenue is paved. Therefore, Councilmember Buckbee suggested contacting the business owners on 21st Avenue to inform them of the potential assessment and black top requirements. Mr. Nyberg recommended tabling the issue. Councilmember Buckbee moved and it was seconded to table the 21 st Avenue upgrade Motion carried unanimously, Tobacco Ordinance Ms. Gaustad addressed the proposed Tobacco Ordinance #66. Ms. Gaustad stated the ordinance was developed in accordance with the state laws and is similar to the Circle Pines tobacco ordinance. However, the ordinance has been tailored to the City of Centerville Ms. Gaustad noted the ordinance meets with Acting Police Chief Joel Heckman's approval. In addition, all license holders have been notified 30 days prior to Council's consideration. Mr. Hellings stated the ordinance meets with his approval. Mr. Bill Bisek (7098 Centerville Road) questioned the Council if remote controlled vending machines are in compliance with the proposed ordinance. The Council discussed the intension of the ordinance and procedures with violators. Ms. Gaustad commented on the state law which states: No vending machines are allowed in establishments where children under the age of 18 have access to the vending machine. Councilmember Buckbee moved and it was seconded to adol2t tobacco ordinance #66 and to authorize Staff to investigate administrative costs for compliance checks and other communities' fees. Motion carried unanimously. Personnel Policy Mr. March requested council direction on the interpretation of Personnel Policy, Section 11.2 Court Leave "Regular employees may be absent with l2ay when serving iury duty or when subpoenaed as a witness in court or voluntarily serving as a witness in a case in which the City is a p arty." Mr. March noted the personnel policy does not indicate an allotment of time the City will pay for the above - mentioned leave. The Council requested legal councils' interpretation. Mr. Hellings understood the policy allows employees to be absent from work with pay if serving jury duty, subpoenaed or testifying on behalf of the City. Mr. Hellings recommended eliminating 7