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1 I I Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1989 Page 13 Council Business, continued Brandt noted that it was upon her recommendation that the Committee investigate this issue. She was contacted by a neighbor that is concerned of receiving large volumes of handbill material while away on business. Brandt thanked the Committee for their consideration and effort involved this project, but noted it appears to be a problem without a solution. Wi~liams suggested summarizing the Committee's findings in a newsletter to the residents. . Gunderman noted court cases which were mentioned in the report, and asked LeFevere if appeal of the decision would be feasible. Lefevere has not reviewed the cases and is not familiar with the proceedings, but would investigate upon Council recommendation. Brandt commented if resi dents chose to post noti ces prohi bi ti ng solicitors, would the City be legally right in fining individuals who continue to peddle even though a notice was posted. LeFevere said enactment of a fine to those individuals who continue to peddle could be probable, but he would review th4s with the Prosecuting Attorney. Gunderman asked if some action can be taken regarding the literature that is thrown allover resident's lawns by handbill distributors. Williams questioned that if an ordinance or fine is enacted by the City, would the signage, wording, and location of the sign be required to be uniform. Schmitz said the committee discussed the possibility of the City issuing and printing these "No Solicitationll signs to present some type of uniformity. Gunderman suggested using a decal which would be issued by the City for some nominal fee. Brandt suggested the use of handbill containers outside residences which would let the distributors determine if the resident wishes to receive this type of material. Council Business Citizen Study Report on Unsolicited Mail Report 89-77