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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 15, 2004 Page 6 of 7 Police Chief McMenomy prepared a report, six months after Council approval of the 2 a.m. bar closing time, indicating that there is not discernible impact due to the later closing time. Council accepted the report as presented. Request for City Charter Amendment Mesko Lee stated that James Lehmann, 504 3rd Street West, has requested a change in the City Charter to allow him to run for election while out of the country in Iraq. Lehmann's request included, should he win election in November 2004, permitting the current, sitting councilmember to remain in office until Mr. Lehmann returns from Iraq in mid-2005, at which point he would be sworn in. Councilmember Hicks stated that the City's Charter is its constitution, and did not support changing it on an individual basis. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to deny Mr. lehmann's request 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Resolution-Approving Precinct Boundary Changes and Establishing Three Precincts in Ward 1 and Two Precincts in Ward 4 Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz, to approve the resolution as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Authorize Submittal of Public Dock Permit Moved by Council member Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to submit the permit paperwork to the Army Corps of Engineers for consideration. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Request for Discussion Regarding Guardian Angels Project Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Schultz, to refer this issue to the Planning Committee of the Council for further discussion. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Comments from the Audience: State Representative Denny McNamara encouraged residents and the City to contact him should his assistance be needed. Report on Downtown Redevelopment Committee Councilmember Moratzkastated that the last Downtown Redevelopment Committee Meeting was held Monday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. Closed Door Session-2004 Labor Union Contract Open Door meeting adjourned at 9: 15 p.m. Closed Door meeting convened at 9:15 p.m. Closed Door meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m. Open Door meeting reconvened at 9:22 p.m.