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Mr. Schroeder suggested getting an update on the appraisals. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Resolutiola S94-02-043 authorizing acquisition of certain permanent street and utility easements by use of MSA §117.011 and §117.042. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Zimmerrnan, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case 09: Consideration of an Ordinance Regulating Adult Use Business Licensing Police Chief Auspos stated that City Council, at various times from 1990 to the present, has reviewed information on the adoption of an ordinance regulating adult businesses by licensing. !There was an ordinance drafted in September 1990, but it was never introduced. It appeared it was tabled because of ongoing litigation with the adult bookstore. Another ordinanc, was also drafted for introduction in April 1991, but never went beyond being scheduled for consideration for the same reason as the one in 1990. City Attorney Goodrich stated that the interest in the licensing concept was that it could be used as another tool, along with zoning, to curtail adult use businesses. City Administrator Schroeder stated that Jim Thompson has cautioned us what to be aware of in licensing. Attorney Goodrich stated that the City's zoning ordinance is constitutional and the City is within its rights to enforce it. Councilmcmber Zimmerman commented that the City regulates plumbers and contractors, so why not other types of businesses. Attorney Goodrich recommended bringing a valid ordinance for Council to review. Councilmember Zimmerman added that it would show the public that Council is concerned about adult use businesses. Consensus of the Council was that Staff should bring a valid ordinance for Council to review. Case #10: 1994 LELS Contract City Administrator Schroeder stated that the Negotiating Committee has been meeting with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). He stated he was fairly comfortable that LELS would ratify the City's offer; however, that is not what happened. He stated Staffs recommendation was that arbitration should be pursued and that his position still is that Council should not waiver. He suggested that the patrol unit is compensated fairly. Councilmcmber Beyer felt that the Negotiating Committee should meet with LELS again before telling them to go to arbitration. Mr. Schroeder clarified that "we are not asking them to file for arbitration". Mayor Gilbertson felt that LELS had been offered a fair contract. City Council/February 22, 1994 Page 10 of 13