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Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to Introduce Ordinance #13 -11 Amending 2013 Rates and Fees Related to Residential Rental Licensing Fee Structure for New Construction and Septic Pumping Permits. Further discussion: Councilmember Backous noted the Septic Pumping Permit has not increased for a number of years. Councilmember Kuzma asked what the City's actual cost is. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated it may approach $30 and prior to adoption, staff will provide additional information on the City's true costs. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, LeTourneau, Backous, and Kuzma. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Tossey. 7.03: Introduce an Ordinance to Amend City Code Chapter 34, Section 34 - 21, Weapons Police Chief Way reviewed the staff report and recommendation to remove several confusing items from existing Code Section 34 -21 to make it easier to understand, noting it would not alter the effect of enforcement. It was noted that two Councilmembers had assisted in review and revision of the ordinance. Councilmember Riley stated he assisted with the review and it was determined the best course was to redraft the entire ordinance. Mayor Strommen extended the Council's appreciation to staff for the extra effort taken to redraft this ordinance so it is easily understood. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Introduce Ordinance #13 -07 to Amend Chapter 34, Article II, Offenses Involving Public Safety, Section 34 -21, Weapons Division of City Code. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Kuzma, Backous, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Tossey. 7.04: Adopt Resolution #13 -05 -079 Accepting Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for Riverdale Drive Reconstruction and Extension: City Improvement Project 12 -22 City Engineer Westby advised staff was just informed that numerous rounds of review remain to occur prior to plans being reviewed by the Central office. He stated at this time, staff understands the soonest bids can be advertised will be July with award in mid - August. City Engineer Westby stated staff recommends the Council to continue consideration indefinitely so staff can evaluate the best action to take, the project schedule, if the project would have to be completed in the spring, impact to resident and business access, and project costs. He advised that the State has informed staff that the $702,000 grant can be extended and encumbered for Ramsey as long as the contract is awarded by June 30, 2014. City Council / May 14, 2013 Page 5 of 8