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City Council Minutes Page 3 November 18, 2002 ............................. Kenn Rockier, Executive Director of the Wine, Beer, Spirits Federation spoke about the State Statute that authorizes City's to increase liquor fees (S.S. 340A.408). He indicated that the license fee is intended to cover the costs of issuing and inspecting and other directly related costs of enforcement. There being no further comments, Mayor ICJinzing closed the public hearing. Police Chief %erwas addressed the costs of enforcement. Mayor ICJinzing indicated that the Council would act on the proposed fee increases under item 4.6. which is the proposed fee schedule for 2003. 4.6. Consider 2003 Fee Schedule The City Clerk reviewed the proposed fee schedule for 2003. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-105 ADOPTING FEES FOR SERVICES FOR 2003. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.7. YMCA Update Mayor Klinzing provided an update on the issue of Sherburne County's interest in assisting the YMCA with the building. She also discussed the City's likely participation and noted that a joint meeting with the County Commissioners and City Council has been scheduled for November 25, 2002 to discuss this issue. 4.4. Interview for Commission Vacancy The City Council interviewed Arthur Jackett for the position of Park and Recreation Commissioner. 4.8. Consider Enterprise Fund Budgets Garbage Collection/Recycling - The City Administrator reviewed the Garbage Collection/Recycling enterprise fund budget. He noted that there is a 2.3 percent increase in the budget. He informed the Council that a $1.00 per month increase for all container sizes and service options is proposed. Recycling Rebate - Rebecca Haug, Environmental Technician indicated that staff is proposing a recycling rebate program to encourage recycling. The rebate would amount to ~glS.00 per household per year. The funding source is the landfill waste abatement fund. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2003 RECYCLING REBATE PROGRAM. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Compost Bins - Environmental Technician Rebecca Haug informed the Council that staff is proposing to offer residents compost bins and to offer training sessions to those residents interested in learning how to compost.