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. . . City Council Minutes November 25, 1991 Page 3 public relations service. It was the consensus of the City Council not to change any current policies as they relate to car lockouts. The City Council briefly discussed with the Chief of Police overweight trucks in residential neighborhoods. The Chief indicated that the Police Department can direct trucks to scales that are privately owned, if an agreement can be made with the owner of the scales, or to the scales along Highway 10 in Ramsey. The main time of concern for overweight trucks is during the spring weight restrictions. 5.4. Review Arts Council Matchin~ Funds The City Council reviewed a 11/14/91 letter from Arts Council Coordinator, Marcella Babcock, and the attached financial summary. The Council indicated that it was not their intent for the matching fund requirement to allow ticket sales and rent income to be included. The Ci ty Council agreed that memberships, fund raisers and donations were appropriate acti vi ties for the matching funds requirement. The City Council requested additional information from the Arts Council regarding its matching funds requirement prior to the release of any City monies. 5.5. Summary Resolution of Shoreland Ordinance COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 91-69, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUMMARY OF THE SHORELAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE #91-23 AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMARY. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.6. Summary Resolution of Ordinance Amendment Section 900.12 COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 91-70, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUMMARY FOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENT SECTION 900.12 AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMARY. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6. Canine Unit Demonstration Canine Officer Ron Nierenhausen and his dog Baron were present to visit with the City Council regarding the status of the canine unit. Baron is a 3 year old German Shepherd that weighs approximately 80 pounds. Baron has been certified in tracking, building searching and aggressive work. Ron indicated that the dog's training period is constant and that training will never stop in order to keep the dog's skills at a sharp level. It was indicated that Baron lives at home with Ron. Ron then described some of the key benefits of having a canine unit. It was further indicated that demonstrations at the schools are planned in the near future.