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. . . City Council Minutes November 25, 1991 Page 2 5.2. Consider Industrial Park Purchase A~reement The City Administrator indicated that the purchase agreement has been drafted by the City Attorney and reviewed by staff. The City Council discussed the Utilities contribution into the project as decided at the 12/12/91 Utilities Commission meeting. Councilmember Schuldt questioned the amount of taxes paid on the industrial lots and stated his concern over the loss of those tax dollars. The City Council discussed future storm sewer assessments to properties wi thin the Industrial Park and the City's future commitment as land owners for these assessments. It was noted that if the City is part of a storm sewer improvement project, then the assessments would be financed through a City wide levy. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT AND THE PAYMENT OF EARNEST MONEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1. Councilmember Schuldt was opposed. 5.3. Consider Police Department Fines Tom Zerwas, Chief of Police, reviewed his 11/21/91 memo with the City Council regarding an increase in the animal impound fees; the charge for false burglar alarms for residential properties.; and the consideration of a new fee related to lockouts (keys locked in cars). Regarding an increase in the animal impound fees, it was suggested that the City adopt a step fine system whereby annually, the first time impound fee is $25.00, the second time impound fee is $50.00 and the third time or more impound fee is $100.00. It was indicated that this rate structure is similar to neighboring communities and that the City has not been covering its expenses for animal control. The biggest concern of the Police Department is repeat offenders. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE IMPOUND FEES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND AS OUTLINED IN HIS 11/21/91 MEMO. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. False burglary alarms in the business district and residential areas were discussed. It was noted that the current ordinance allows for the Ci ty to charge for false alarms in residential areas. It was the consensus of the City Council to allow the Police Department to use discretion in implementing this charge for service in residential areas. The Chief of Police stated that their department has gotten very posi ti ve feedback from citizens regarding services provided for car lockouts. The Council strongly agreed with the Chief of Police that this service should be provided free to citizens and is a valuable