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pass a gross earnings revenue which would pose a fee on utilities. Upon inquiry, he stated the utility companies would not keep the 3% they would collect. Mr. Wyman stated he is opposed to the franchise fee and he hasn't heard anyone in the audience say the3, were in favor of Jr. He stated his company has also cut its work force by 20% and increased production by 80%. Greg Elden, representative of Midwest Gas, stated they are opposed to the franchise fee. Ms. Lemke stated that the residents are upset because they were not notified of this proposed fee. Mayor Gilbertson asked if it is true that most residents did not know about this. Mr. Schroeder stated that the City is trying to recover money from a benefit it provides to utility companies. The City could assess a fee which is not too burdensome administratively or it could charge on a permit by permit basis for every occurrence of service provided to a utility company. This would be an "administrative headache". John Lucia, 14341 Uranium Street N.W., Ramsey - stated what he's hearing is that the City will be charging for a service. The bottom line is the utility company is collecting a tax for the City. He stated if it's necessary to make up a budget shortfall, it is unfair that the residences get taxed and the businesses don't. Councilmember Beyer felt that everyone should pay on the franchise fee and suggested 2% for commercial/industrial, 3% for residential and 1% for institutions. Mr. Lucia inquired how much would be gained if the industrial was given the surcharge and if the gain is more, why should the residential pay 3%. He suggested making residential and industrial pay a 2% fee and schools and churches pay a 1% fee. Councilmember Hardin stated he is not prepared to vote until he knows the amount the City is proposing to generate from the fee. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to table this case and direct Staff to bring back options for discussion (e.g. 2% residential, 1% church and school and 1% business, etc.). Also reference that low income families could qualify for lower rates. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer and Hardin. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberZimmerman. Case #4: Request t'or a Conditional Use Permit to Maintain a Horse on Less than Three Acres and Construct a Metal Accessory Structure on Less than 2.5 Acres; Case of Kristie Weinmann Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that City Code requires three acres for the keeping of horse and 2.5 acres for metal accessory structures. The Weinmanns live at 7903 - 157th Avenue N.W. which is about a 2.3 acre parcel. They desire to maintain two horses and to construct a metal accessory structure. They have applied for a conditional use permit for both requests. The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and there were no citizens present to comment on the request The Commission did receive one letter in opposition to the request to maintain horses. As the author of the letter requested to remain anonymous, the letter was not entered into the findings of fact. She stated that in City Council/November 10, 1992 Page 8 of 10