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City Council Minutes December 4, 2023 Page 4 of 9 ----------------------------- COUNCIL MEMBER RONNING SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. Mayor Gardner explains that it is needed to have four fifths vote to publish a summary publication. Since we do not have a minimum of four here tonight, we will need a motion to publish the entire ordinance. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON MOVES TO PUBLISH THE FULL ORDINANCE. RONNING SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 7. Fire 7.1. Fire District Report Mayor Gardner updates that we did not get monthly report. He states the Fire District is back to quarterly meetings so he assumes that we will only get quarterly reports from here moving forward. 8. Police 8.1. Police Department Report Chief Davis updates the graffiti in our park and says it is possibly related to activity in Pine River. He informs the Council Members that our department will reach out to their office for more information. Council Member Ronning inquires on compliance checks for businesses that sell tobacco products, that was talked about at last month’s meeting, regarding tobacco products and how often those checks are completed. Chief Davis responds that they have an individual that is on board to help with undercover compliance checks for tobacco products. Council Member Ronning would still like to put more of the responsibility for the checks on the establishments and have them do more of the checks themselves. He would like the Police Department to stress the penalties and consequences of not completing them. Chief Davis updates on the new officers. He states he has received comments from the public on how well they are doing. 9. Public Works 9.1. Public Works Report Mayor Gardner commends Mr. Schwartz for the reports that he puts together for the sewer and water department. He is impressed with the detail and information that goes into them. 9.2. Larsen Parkway Authorization to Advertise for Bids