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Councilmember Reimann stated that ~nployees attending the public hearing should excuse themselves from work; citizens are paying for their time. E. Hnnevw~l] Maintenance Contract: Mr. Berg recommended that the City enter into a maintenance contract with Honeywell; that Honeywell has serviced Ramsey extremely well. Motion by Councilmember Cox and seconded by Councilmember Sorteberg to approve of the three year contract with Honeywell Building Services dated February 4, 1985 for maintenance of mechanical equipment at the Ramsey Municipal Center. Further, to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign said contract for the City of Ramsey. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heitman, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Reimann, $chlueter and Cox. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember COx and seconded by Councilmember Reimann to address Case #4 Planning, Item G. Request for temporary conditional use permit and 3.2 beer license for sand races; case of Ramsey Lions' Club, at this time. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heitman, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, Reimann and Schlueter. Voting No: None. G. ~Ou~t Fnr gt~mrnrarv Conditional Use P~rmitAnd 3L. 2 Beer. L~cens~ For Sand R~: f'~a~ Of: Ramsev L~ons ~... C1 uh.- Lyle Heger - 5730 148th Lane - Stated he is present representing the Ramsey Lions and stated that the only problem the Lions heard about in the past in regards to the sand races was noise. Mr. Heger stated that during the races last year, the Lions were never confronted about the noise problem; if they had been they would have addressed the problem right away. Mr. Heger stated that he talked with Mr. Patton last year after the first petition was submitted and explained that the races would only involve 2 to 3 weekends per year -- not 3 to 5 as he has stated this evening. Mr. Heger stated that Mrs. Patton was not too objectionable to the races after their discussions. Mr. Heger stated that he then talked to Mr. Studer, another signature on the petition, and Mr. Studer stated that he was sorry he signed the petition and wanted to withdraw his name from it. Mr. Heger stated that the Lions issued a letter to all signatures on the petition explaining that the races were a good form of entertainment and an excellent fund raiser for the Lions. Mr. Heger explained that the race hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; 8 to 10 satellites are set up on the property; attendance is hoped to be from 1,000 - 2,000 per day; Lions have dram shop insurance; Midwest 4-Wheelers Association has dram shop insurance; area is policed by Ramsey Lions and Sand Drag Association; there are no rain dates this year; ambulance service on the property during the races; incoming and outgoing traffic was not a problem last year because of very good access from the east and west. Mr. Heger explained that the noise might have been in excess last year because the wind was from the south and it was a humid day; the Lions have discussed the matter February 26, 1985 Page 19 of 26