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July 6, 1981 Page Two Mediscreen is operating at least three businesses which involve much traffic out of the location at 633 Upland Avenue. Mr. Garner submitted to the City Council copies of two public notice publications publicizing the names of two businesses in connection with Mediscreen, Inc. Mr. Garner indicated that it was his understanding that the Masons were issued a permit to build a building in that location with the additional space to be used as rental office space. Mayor Hinkle requested that the City Administrator review the minutes from approximately three years ago, regarding the zone change for the Mediscreen building. 6. Beautification Committee Report Mr. Tony Jarmoluk of the City Beautification Committee, indicated that the Orono Dam Bridge has been cleaned and the paint ordered from Sunderman Paints to paint the bridge. Mr. Jarmoluk further indicated that it was his understand- ing that the inside of the bridge and the top would be painted and further sug- gested that the outside of the bridge be painted as well. Mr. Jarmoluk also indicated that it was his understanding that the retaining wall at the City Hall would be painted. Mr. Jarmoluk questioned the amount of money the City Council could authorize for the downtown Jackson Square park area. Councilman Duitsman indicated that the City Council could allocate $2,000 to the improvement of the downtown park area. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE $2,000 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE DOWN- TOWN PARK AREA. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Mr. Tony Jarmoluk indicated that the City Beautification Committee is still concerned about the fencing of the municipal parking lot. Mr. Jarmoluk in- dicated that it was the concensus of the Beautification Committee that the argument of police security was not a valid argument, as the backside of the businesses of that side. of the street were no different than the backside of businesses along the river. Mr. Jarmoluk indicated that the cost of the fence would be less than $1,000 and further indicated that the Beautification Com- mittee felt it would be an improvement to the downtown area. The City Administrator indicated that the recommendation of the police depart- ment regarding security and traffic control is based on experience with the police department. Councilman Duitsman asked that the police chief be present at the next City Council meeting to discuss the problems of the proposed fencing of the munici- pal parking lot. 7. Swanson Variance Request and Building Permit Issuance The City Administrator indicated that the Swansons were asked at the June 22, 1981 City Council meeting to provide further documentation regarding the sale and use of their property to the City Council at the July 6th, 1981 City Council meeting.