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City Council Meeting January 6, 1992 Page 4 . of people who do not pull building permits and the reason for not pulling permits by discussing the matter with the County Assessor. It was the consensus of the Council to request the Building and Zoning Administrator to investigate the legalities of dropping or lowering the building permit fees for remodeling jobs. 8.2. Consideration of Cigarette License RenewalE The Ci ty Clerk informed the Counci I that due to some concerns of the Council regarding the availability of cigarettes to minors, a survey has been taken of the establishments selling cigarettes to determine the number of vending machines in the community and the location of cigarettes in businesses. She stated that there are seven vending machines licensed in the City of Elk River and indicated that a couple of these vending machines may be out 'of compliance with the law pertaining to thei r location. The City Clerk informed the Council that upon renewal of the cigarette licenses by the Council, a letter from the Police Chief would be sent to each establishment selling cigarettes informing licensees of the State Law regarding the placement of vending machines and indicating that the location of the cigarette vending machines would he enforced by the PoU ce Department. . The Council discussed the possibility of banning vending machines from the City of Elk River. The City Clerk indlcated that this could be done through an ordinance amendment. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CIGARETTE LICENSES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENTS LISTED IN THE MEMO FROM THE CITY CLERK DATED JANUARY 2, 1992, WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE ISSUE OF CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES BE RESEARCHED AND BROUGHT BACK TO THE COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8.3 Consideration of Mechanical Amusement Devlce License Renewals . The City Clerk noted that all mechanical amusement device licenses have been applied for with the exception of Wapiti Park. She further indicated that because of some complaints received regarding the Player's Club Billiard Center, Janelle Szklarski has inspected the establ ishment to be sure they were in compliance of the stipulations listed in their conditional use permlt. The City Clerk lndicated that Janelle Szklarskl found two condi Hons that would have to be more strongly enforced. The conditions pertain to the influence of chemical substance and the the general outdoor clean up of the area. The City Clerk informed the Council that the Chief of Police has also discussed these matters with Mr. Wilson and has requested Mr. Wilson, the owner of the Player's Club Center, to notify the police department any time a mino1' enters the establi shment under the influence of a chemical substance and also to notify the police department immediately when any fights occur on the premise. The City Clerk indicated that Mr. Wilson has indicated that he will comply with these requests. COUNCILMEMRER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE RENEWALS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENTS LISTED IN THE MEMO FROM THE