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St. Cloud is right to curb 'granny pods' <br />Times Editorial Board 8 a.m. CDT August 1, 2016 <br /> <br />A new Minnesota law will allow, beginning Sept. 1, homeowners to put temporary dwellings for <br />those with health care needs in residential lots. Cities can choose to opt out of the law. St. Cloud <br />City Council approved on a 6-1 vote opting out of the new state law, which will prohibit the <br />"granny pods" or "drop houses" on residential lots.(Photo: Thinkstock) <br />2 CONNECTTWEETLINKEDIN 8 COMMENTEMAILMORE <br />The St. Cloud City Council got it right in opting out of a new state law allowing cities to grant <br />permits for temporary "granny pods" to be placed in their backyards. <br />The purpose of these small structures is to provide a place for caregivers to provide temporary <br />housing for those who are mentally or physically impaired and need help with two or more <br />activities crucial to daily living, as certified by a physician. <br />Good grief. <br />A person with these limitations is supposed to be placed in a small shelter in the backyard?