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I with ge~rally smaller lot sizes. Mr. Schroeder stated that Option 3 has not been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and suggested that Council may wish to send this back to the P&Z Commission if this is the option chosen. Councilmember Hardin commented that 47% of the complaints the City received last year pertained. '~o junk cars and stated he was not in favor of an ordinance that allows the storage of junk vehicles. Councilnaember Peterson expressed concern about passing such an ordinance and then not being able to enforce it. Councilmember Beyer felt there is not enough Staff to be consistent in the enforcement of such ordinance and suggested having a Community Service Officer would help. Councilmember Zimmerman felt that allowing one vehicle was fair to which Councilmember Beyer agreed. Councilmember Zimmerman felt that the third option should be a consideration. Mayor Oilbertson felt that "picking and choosing" was not fair. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Mayor Gilbertson to introduce the proposed ordinance, amending Section 9.11.02 Accessory Uses, Subdivision 2, of the Ramsey City Code, to not allow any unlicensed vehicles. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: Couneilmembers Zimmerman and Beyer. Further discussion: City Attorney Goodrich reminded Council that when this ordinance returns for adoption it will need a 4/Sth's vote to pass. Case #11: Municipality Facility Smoke Free Environment City Administrator Schroeder stated that the smoking ban is recommended for all City vehicles,i ~luipment and buildings, but does not include the grounds. The majority of the discussion from Staff has been relative to park property because it is fairly unenforceable, plus the effects of second hand smoke in the park areas would be minimal. The Police Officers have taken exception to the ban of smoking in vehicles. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Peterson to adopt ResolutiOn ~t93-02-026 banning smoking in all Municipal buildings, equipment and vehicles, !effective September 1, 1993. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Counci!members Beyer, Peterson, Hardin and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #12: Report from Finance Committee City Administrator Schroeder listed the cases the Finance Committee discussed and stated that no ~'tion was needed by Council. Another Finance Committee meeting has been scheduled for March 9, 1993 to discuss the General Budget. Case #13: Report from Personnel Committee City Council/February 23, 1993 i Page 9 of 11