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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 24, 1994 Dennis Ashbach, Canabury Pond Townhome Association, reported that the Association contacted the DNR about managing the geese. The DNR will remove the geese for a fee, but will not guarantee that they will not return. As a result, the fencing alternative was developed. Ashbach reported that he lives on the second floor of the townhomes and he and his wife have an escape route in the event of a fire. Ashbach also reported that he wife had polio as a child and has a congenital hip defect and has no trouble with stepping over the fence. Ashbach also indicated that in the event of a fire, he was sure that residents would help each other over the fence and also pointed out that the fence could easily be torn down. Ashbach reported that the property owners have put a lot of money into the lawn adjacent to the pond and would like to keep it usable. Scalze asked if the fence issue should be sent to the Fire Chief for comment. Morelan did not think so given the temporary nature of the fence. However, if the fence were of a more permanent construction, then some gate system or means to allow egress would have to be considered. A resident of the townhomes indicated that the fence would be removed in the fall when the geese leave and put up again in the spring when they return. There was no one else from the general public present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by LaValle, seconded by Scalze, the public hearing was closed. The Council discussed whether to approve the CUP for a special use fence or amend the ordinance to make such fences permitted uses. It was the consensus of the Council that the City Planner should prepare an ordinance amendment that would permit these types of fences. Therefore, a Conditional Use Permit approval in this instance would be unnecessary. LaValle asked if the City had any liability for such temporary fencing. The City Attorney replied that the City did not have 15