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Motion by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Mayor Gamec to recommend City Council authorize the reclassification from temporary Police Transcriptionist to regular status, part-time, Police Public Safety Aide. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec and Chairperson Anderson. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #2: Ramsey Facility Usage Policy Administrative Services Manager Hottinger stated that City Council tabled action on this request at the June 8, 1999, meeting to allow Council the opportunity to provide comments on the draft prior to the June 22, 1999, meeting. Since the June 8th meeting, Staff has received a request to strike the gambling prohibition and clarify the furniture use section. Ms. Hottinger discussed the issue of providing later rental hours on weekends and holidays. She noted the draft provides for facility rental from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. No rental is offered on State recognized holidays. The existing policy allows facility usage between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., but does not distinguish between weekdays and weekends. City staff, outside of police ~.fficers and emergency snow plowing crews, is not on duty to assist with problems that develop in rented facilities on holidays. The overtime costs associated with having a staff member respond in the event of plumbing problems or other breakdowns, far exceed the current rental charge. Councilmember Anderson stated that the City Hall should be available for use on non-major holidays. Ms. Hottinger suggested that it read "No rental is offered on major holidays (Fourth of July, Easter, Christmas, New Years Day, Thanksgiving)". She then provided an update on the research related to gambling within municipal facilities. She noted the cities of Coon Rapids and Brooklyn Park prohibit gambling in their rental policies. Coon Rapids, in an effort to allow senior bingo, has applied with the Minnesota Gambling Board to grant the City exempt status and allow senior bingo offering prizes less than $10 in value. Councilmember Anderson questioned if applying for exempt status is done through the State to which Ms. Hottinger replied yes. Councilmember Anderson questioned if there is a prohibition against gambling in City buildings. Administrative Services Manger Hottinger stated that she was not sure and Police Chief Gustafson stated that he was not sure. Ms. Hottinger stated that she could clarify that with the State and bring the issue to a work session. She suggested Council remove the gambling prohibition from the policy at this time since the building is not going to be open to the public. Personnel Committee/June 22, 1999 Page 2 of 5