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Mayor Pro Tem Elvig stated it would be well worthwhile to see if it is possible to dovetail the <br />administrative fines and the abatement program. He tends to agree with not includingthe <br />g <br />moving violations at this time. <br />Police Chief Way requested clarification regarding what the direction will be based on the <br />opinion received from the League of Minnesota Cities. <br />Councilmember Dehen stated the League will give the type of opinion that was mentioned by <br />Ms. Nelson; they will not tell the City they cannot do this. If the City administers these fines and <br />there is a concern about the moving violation portion of it they could keep that portion <br />untouchable and abandon that part of it if it does not work out. <br />Councilmember Strommen stated she is not in favor of the administrative fines for moving <br />violations, regardless of the League of Minnesota Cities opinion. <br />Councilmember Jeffrey indicated he would like to hear the opinion of the League. He would <br />support fines for parking tickets. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Elvig suggested staff contact the League of Minnesota Cities regarding <br />possibilities to dovetail the administrative fines and the abatement program the City is initiating, <br />and to determine if the League is willing to support the City with this. <br />Interim City Administrator Nelson indicated it is not likely that the League of Minnesota Cities <br />will weigh in on local ordinance issues; the League is concerned with issues that fall under the <br />State Statute. <br />Councilmember Strommen requested clarification as to whether the Council is in support of <br />discussing this issue again if the League of Minnesota Cities does not provide a more clear <br />opinion. <br />Councilmember Jeffrey indicated his concern is regarding moving violations. There are a lot of <br />unanswered questions. He would consider the moving violations if the opinion of the League is <br />that it is okay, but not if the Leagues opinion is against that. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Elvig recapped the consensus of the Council is to direct staff to request an <br />opinion from the League of Minnesota Cities regarding the overall administrative fine policy. If <br />the League does not support administrative fines for moving traffic violations an opinion should <br />be requested for an opinion on the remainder of the policy in relation to the abatement policy. <br />The consensus of the Council is not in support of fines for moving violation fines unless it is <br />endorsed by the League of Minnesota Cities. <br />2) Time Limit for Outdoor Music Events/Special Events Permits <br />Police Chief Way reviewed that there has been a lot of discussion regarding the hours that <br />outdoor music events should take place. City Code currently does not allow outdoor music after <br />City Council Work Session / July 17, 2007 <br />Page 6 of 12 <br />