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• MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 12, 1993 CRYSTAL BAY POST OFFICE - CONT. Moorse said they had not bargained heavily and could question the basis for paying Minnetonka Beach that amount. Mayor Callahan directed staff to enter into further discussion with the Postal Service regarding a possible rate increase. Kelley asked the number of homes the office serves. Mayor Callahan said that would be approximately 90, and noted the office has proved profitable. It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Goetten, to table action on this item allowing staff time to renegotiate the terms of the contract and to provide Council with further information, such as a comparison of square footage and rates paid. Jabbour questioned the feelings of the Postal Service with regard • to the future. Kelley felt they should keep the office no matter what. Vote: Ayes 5, nays 0. ( * #17) WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD FUNDING REQUEST It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Goetten, to authorize funding of $117.59 to the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board for a directory of human services. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( 018) REVIEW OF CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINE ORDINANCE Moorse explained after adoption, but prior to publication, the owner of Jimmies' Lounge requested special consideration to the location of his cigarette machine as he cannot meet the required 20' setback from the entry. Jabbour felt they should change the ordinance to require a 13' setback from the entry. Goetten felt that it would be unreasonable to change the ordinance. Jabbour reminded them it is the only bar in Orono. • It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Jabbour, to amend Ordinance, #114, Second Series, changing the required setback from an entry from 20' to 12' and /or visible from an employee station. Ayes 3, nays 2. Goetten and Mayor Callahan voted nay. 15