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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1986 PAGE 2 again be referred to the Planning Commission, and the public hearing be continued to 7:05 p.m, March 12, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION BY INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVES - CITY LIABILITY Insurance Representatives Paul Breher and George O~Connor presented and reviewed a summary of the City~s insurance coverage (a copy of which is on file in the Clerks Office). Cable Commissioner Ron Eggert was in attendance and expressed concern that he might not be covered under the City policy when serving as Commissioner. Mr. O~Connor explained that Eggert is covered though 1986, however, next year it will be necessary for joint powers groups to obtain their own coverage. Mr. O~Connor determined that the City Building Inspector is covered as an employee since he is paid a monthly retainer. Council and City Commission members are covered under the public officials portion of the policy. 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST FROM JOHN HURRAY III, 1744 ARONA, TO OPERATE A MEDICAL FACILITY IN THE RESIDENCE Baldwin opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. and presented the Affidavits of Publication and Mailing. Van de North reviewed the portion of the code relating to home occupations and explained that the present code is confusing, should be re-written, and recommended that Council declare a moratorium on home occupations until the code is studied and written in a more concise manner. Van de North was of the opinion that the request from Dr. Murray defintely fell into the conditional use category as she anticipated constructing a separate entrance and displaying a sign. Mr. Murray presented the list of equipment to be used in the practice and Dr. Murray explained she is a general practitioner, would do routine physicals, well baby care, etc., and patients would be scheduled one at a time to alleviate parking problems. Betty Gladfelter, 1754 Arona, expressed concern that there might be evening hours and asked if the number of business hours could be restricted and growth prohibited. She indicated they chose to live in Falcon Heights because it is peaceful and quiet. Dorothy Grittner, 1718 Arona, inquired about State Health Department requirements, fire inspections, whether or not the property had been surveyed to determine property line (one neighbor had expressed concern at the Planning Commission meeting that there is not enough space for a sidewalk and wheel chair ramp), and if there is any indication that medical facilities draws drug seeking people. She was advised that the Health Department would only be interested if x-ray equipment is involved, fire inspections would be done twice a year, survey has not been done, and Dr. Murray explained that she writes very few narcotic prescriptions, did not anticipate any problem, but would have drugs on the premises. Mrs. Grittner indicated she was opposed to this business in a residential area. Ron Eggert, 1868 Simpson, stated he served on the Council when the code was adopted and the intent was to prevent encroachment of businesses into the R-1 areas, the Comprehensive Plan is clear with respect to protecting R-1, he was of the opinion the medical facility would devalue adjacent property, would increase traffic, and be disturbing to the neighborhood.