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City Attorney Goodrich was instructed to check what business a Councilman can do for the City with regard to conflict of interest. Councilman Reimann asked regarding the City paying for uniforms for the maintenance personnel. Both the Street Superintendent and City Administrator Schnelle said this was discussed at budget time and that this was to be a negotiable item. Councilman Reimann asked if we permit this and if so is everyone else being treated equally. City Administrator Schnelle said yes because of the nature of the job. Motion by Councilman Reimann and seconded by Councilman Sorteberg to pay -the bills in the amount of $101,227.63 except $271.26 to Councilman Mickelson, which bill is to be reviewed by the City Attorney and also Duane's Towing bill in the amount of $15.00. Motion carried. Voting yes Mayor Gamec, Councilmen ~ickelson, Reimarna, Sorteberg and Cox. Voting no None. MAYORAND COUNCIL INPUT 1) Mayor Gamec announced that the Jaycee Cleanup Day will be held on May 17, 1980. Also he announced the possibility of a citywide community festival in the fall. He stated a question will come to the City re- garding its policy of permitting the sale and consumption of beer on City property. City Attorney Goodrich was asked to look into the City's liability on this issue. 2) City Administrator Schnelle advised the Council of the Bertha Mae Smith special assessment abatement status. 3) Councilman Mickelson brought to the Council's attention a building he is finishing on his property. He stated that he has had a barn in his back yard for approximately three years. He stated that when he started building it, it was valued at less than $500 and, therefore, be- cause of City policy, no building permit was necessary. Councilman Mickelson also said he doesn't think the building is in violation of the City's accessory building regulations as all but the front 200 feet of his property is assessed for tax purposes as commercial. The building is a 16 x 24 pole structure, has been there for three years and houses Councilman Mickelson's horse. Councilman Cox stated that he thinks the building is not "grandfathered" in and that staff should not be put into the difficult position of scrutinizing Council members. Councilman Mickelson said he is not building a business or commercial building. Motion by Mayor Gamec and seconded by Councilman Reimann to instruct staff to prepare findings of fact regarding the useage of the building, its past history and type construction, said findings to be presented to Council at its April 8, 1980 meeting. C/March 25, 1980 Page 7