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I I I I I I I I I I I I I recent amendments to the B-2 District. Councilmember Hardin has raised the question as to whether or not it is appropriate to allow accessory structures in this district. Ms. Frolik stated that there have also been inquiries about day care centers and in her opinion, they should be an allowable use. Ms. Frolik also noted that multiple structures would "open the door" to two principal uses on one property. Mayor Gilbertson felt that it wouldn't necessarily be a problem as long as the City could enforce it. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Ordinance g93-03 to amend the B-2 Business District regulations, with the addition of day care cenieTs and retaining the provision for accessory structures. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Hardin and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case /f3: Discuss Municipal Facility Smoke-Free Environment City Administrator Schroeder stated that at the last City Council meeting, it was suggested to revisi{ the smoking policy. Councilmember Beyer stated she would like the Municipal building declared smoke free. Mayor Oilbertson stated that the vehicles should be included also. Councilmember Hardin stated that Staff has to be given time to adjust to a no-smoking policy and suggested allowing one place to smoke until the end of the year and then make all of Ci~ property smoke free. He also suggested offering the employees an opportunity to enroll in a smoke-free program with the City paying a portion of the cost of such program: Counciltnember Beyer stated the smoke is offensive and going to the end of the year to enforce this would be excessive. Mr. Schtoeder suggested that the recently formed Employer Relations Committee could deal with the smoking issue and bring back a recommendation at a future Council meeting. Councilmcmber Hardin reiterated that the no-smoking policy ought to be phased in over a period of~ time with restricted areas for smoking. Councilmember Beyer suggested maybe April or May. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer that there will be no smoking in the Municipal building and that Council will accept ideas from the Employor Relations Committee. Further ~scussion: Councilmember Zimmerman stated that Staff should check to see what other cities have for a policy relating to smoking in vehicles. Councilmember Beyer stated she is interested in only getting the buildings smoke-free for now. Mayor Gilbertson stated he is not interested in doing "half an ordinance" and recommended putting a whole package together fOr everything to be smoke-free. Councilmember Peterson suggested including the squad cars. City Council/February 9, 1993 Page 6 of 9