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Project) Series 1985, in the principal amount of $1,200,000; and approving the form and authorizing the execution of curtail documents relating thereto." Mayor Meier moved that Ordinance #856 be put out for publication and a Public Hearing be set for May 21, :L985. Fauson seconded and the motion was passed unanimously. ORDINANCE #857 WEEDS Rautenstraus read by title only Ordinance #857, "An Ordinance amending Chapter 8.08 of the Louisville Municipal Code concerning responsibility for cutting of weeds within the City of Louisville." Mayor Meier moved that Ordinance #857. be put out for publication and a Public Hearing set for June 4, 1985. Hioco presented the results of a survey conducted by the Community Services Department regarding the maintenance of oper- space and weed control. The average buffer that is cut by area municipalities is 25 feet. The average maximum height for weeds was approximately Ei-7 inches. Several communities cut on an "as needed" basis. Most communities cut their open space buffers an average of 4 times a year. The cutting of weeds does not control insects. The insects move to "higher ground", however the cut buffer is then usually baited to control grasshoppers and beetles. Wild life sanctuaries and open space areas will not be cut, however, weed control is still maintained in theses areas. In leased areas, the lessor is required to maintain the property. None of the respondents of the survey cut a buffer of more than 100 feet. Mayor Meier moved that Ordinance #857 be put out for publication and a Public Hearing be set for June 4, 1985. Luce seconded. The motion was passed unanimously. ORDINANCE #858 - PRIVATE PROPERTY PARKING Rautenstraus read Ordinance #858, by title only, "An Ordinance regarding the ticketing and towing vehicles parked on private property." Mayor Meier moved that Ordinance #858 be put out for publication and a Public Hearing be set for June 4, 1985. 4