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City Council Minutes Page 4 November 18, 2002 ............................. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2003 YARD COMPOSTING PROGRAM. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Rebecca informed the Council that she has been appointed to the Sherbume County Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Wastewater Treatment System - City Administrator Pat ICJaers reviewed the Wastewater Treatment System budget. He noted that the expenditures are exceeding revenues due to capital outlay items. The proposed change in sludge hauling and the shed on the sludge land spreading site were discussed. Liquor Store - City Administrator Pat ICJaers reviewed the Liquor Store budget. He noted that the budget remains stable. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APROVE THE $1.00 PER MONTH RATE INCREASE FOR ALL SERVICE CONTAINERS STARTING JULY 1, 2003. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT THE GARBAGE/RECYCLING, WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM, AND LIQUOR STORE ENTERPRISE BUDGETS AS PRESENTED. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.9. Consider Payment to School District for Little Theater The City Administrator recommended that the 2002 payment of $112,600 for the Little Theater come from the NSP Reserve fund. The City Administrator reviewed information pertaining to usage of the theater. Councilmember Dietz questioned the minimal amount of use the theater is experiencing. He suggested promoting the use of the theater through Recreation Department brochures and the Art's Alliance Group. Councilmember Motin also indicated his concern over a lack of community use. The Council also discussed the issue of refurbishing the theater. It was noted that the School District had promised to refurbish the theater but that nothing has taken place to date. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE FINANCING OF THE LITTLE THEATER FOR 2002 IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,600 WITH FUNDING FROM THE NSP RESERVE FUND. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.10. Discuss Canvas Accesso~ Structures Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf and Building Official Terry Zajac presented this item. Steve discussed the issue of temporary canvas/plastic accessory structures in residential areas. Terry briefly reviewed Chapter 31 of the UBC as it applies to structure buildings. Steve reviewed some options for regulating the canvas/plastic accessory structures. Steve noted that staff recommends that the zoning ordinance be amended to prohibit these types of structures due to aesthetics and life/safety concerns. Councilmember Motin indicated that he would like to see an exception for lots 2 1/2 acres or larger.