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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 28, 1994 a recommendation to a property owner on how to protect his property. LaValle also pointed out that the barbed wire is not objectionable to two of the three adjacent property owners. LaValle felt that the City had to give some weight to the recommendation of the Sheriff's Department, and similarly the Fire Department when they make recommendations. Scalze suggested that perhaps the Code is wrong and should be amended. Scalze suggested that the Sheriff's Department make a recommendation on the Code itself. LaValle pointed out that the problem would not exist if it were not for the spot zoning. Scalze noted that the Code was amended in 1980 after a great many meetings. However, if the Code is wrong, it should be changed. Hanson pointed out that the City Garage is located on property zoned Industrial, but abuts residential development. Morelan pointed out that it is the barbed wire on top of the fence which is in violation of the Code. Morelan also noted that the request does not meet the criteria necessary for approving a CUP. If the Council feels the barbed wire should be allowed, the Code should be changed rather than approving a CUP. Pedersen again pointed out that the problem is the spot zoning. Scalze noted that Slumberland abuts residential property. Pedersen stated that at some point the matter must be decided by using common sense. Pedersen felt that the Sheriff has been at the site responding to calls and understands the problem that exists there. Scalze noted that Sailboard Warehouse abuts residential and pointed out that the City could receive the same request from any property in a similar situation. Scalze suggested that perhaps the Code should be changed. The City Planner reported that the Code allows barbed 10