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February 2, 1981 Page Three Council adopt Ordinance 81-1, establishing Section 710.00 - Mechanical Amusement Devices - of the City Code. General discussion was carried on regarding the need of licensing of juke boxes, and it was the general concensus of the City Council that the words "juke box" be removed from the ordinance. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 81-1, ESTABLISHING SECTION 710.00 - MEC~ICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICES - WITH THE DELETION OF THE WORDS "JUKE BOX" IN SECTION 710.00, SECTION 710.02, AND SECTION 710.08. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 7~. Sludge Collectors The City Administrator indicated that approximately a month ago, bids were received to replace the chain, sprockets, and gear for the sludge collectors at the Waste- water Treatment Plant, and further indicated that the bids were rejected because of the high cost. The City Administrator indicated that it was suggested by the low bidder that approximately $8,000-$9,000 could be saved by refurbishing the sludge collectors and the replacement of the chain. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO AUTHORIZE CITY STAFF TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR THE CHAIN REPLACEMENT AND REFURBISHING OF THE SLUDGE. COLLECTORS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 8. Administrator's Update A. Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Grant The City Administrator indicated that he was proceeding with discussions with the Upper Great Lakes Commission and the Farmer's Home, and submitted applica- tions for a grant on the sewer interceptor project. Councilman Toth questioned whether Barrington Place was included in the grant application project. The City Administrator indicated that there was a certain dollar amount eligible for the grant and the balance for a low interest loan, and further indicated that discussions with Farmer's Home would also involve the Industrial Park. B. Barrington Place Sewer Extension Assessment Area and Other Related Lateral Sewer Lines The City Administrator suggested that the City Council establish a committee to discuss the laterals and the assessment area and to make recommendation to the City Administrator and City Engineer regarding the project. Mayor Hinkle suggested the committee consist of the whole Council. Councilman Duitsman suggested the committee wait until after the bids have been received in order to discuss assessment policy questions and the assessment areas. 9. Non-Con Items A.. Board of Equalization Meeting Date The City Administrator indicated that the Board of Equalization date was set for Wednesday, May 13, 1981. B. Issuance of 3.2 off-sale beer license for Ron's Country Foods and Ron's Star Market COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE 3.2 OFF-SALE BEER LICENSE FOR RON'S COUNTRY FOODS AND RON'S STAR MARKET. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4~0.