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Elk River City Council Minutes November 20, 1995 Page 4 e 5.12. Consider Adoption of Drua and Alcohol Policv for Drivers of Commercial Vehicles City Clerk Sandra Thackeray reviewed the draft policy for drug and alcohol testing FOR drivers of commercial vehicles. She explained that most of the information contained in the policy is required by federal regulations, however, there are some areas that can be left to the discretion of the city. She indicated that the section which refers to the consequences of drivers who test positive for either drugs or alcohol allows room for Council discretion in the area of discipline. The city clerk explained that the draft pOlicy is consistent with the city's personnel ordinance in relation to discipline. This means that a driver who tests positive for either drug or alcohol could receive any type of discipline as indicated in the city's personnel policy up to, and including, termination. Upon discussion by the Council regarding drivers who test positive for a second time, it was the consensus that the Council wants to be consistent in the area of discipline. The Council requested the city clerk to amend the Drug and Alcohol Policy to reflect that a driver who receives a second positive test within a five year time period be terminated. It was the consensus of the Council that this issue be reviewed again on December 18. 6. Open Mike e Dick Hetland indicated his opposition to water and sewer being extended along East Highway 10. He indicated he owns a recycling business along East Highway 10. 7.5. Richard Books Request for Conditional Use Permit. Public Hearina, Case No. CU 95-20 City Planner Steve Ach indicated that Mr. Books is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a printing business out of his home at 20622 Elk Lake Road. Steve Ach indicated that the city's environmental consultant has reviewed the material safety data sheets for Mr. Books' printing operation. He indicated that some of the solutions which Mr. Books would be using are considered hazardous materials and indicated that the city's ordinance prohibits home occupations that involve the use of hazardous materials. Steve Ach indicated that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the request based on the fact that Mr. Books will be using hazardous materials. Mayor Duitsman opened the publiC hearing. Mr. Books indicated that the type of material he is using in his printing business is very diluted and he would consider the hazard very minimal. He requested the Council to let him continue operating until he has time to explore other options regarding the use of the hazardous materials. e