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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />DECEMBER 18~ 1996 <br />The Administrator pointed out that these standards were <br />adopted by the State in 1951. The Administrator felt <br />the setbacks were adopted in order to provide access <br />for fire fighters. <br />Morelan pointed out it is a moot point whether or not <br />the City adopts the State Statute given that they <br />already exist and the County is responsible for <br />enforcement. <br />Fahey suggested that the ordinance adopt the State <br />Statute by reference. In that way, if the State makes <br />amendments, the City's ordinance will not need to be <br />changed. <br />The City Planner agreed that could be done, but pointed <br />out his concern was that the State may change <br />provisions of the Statute that the City would not want <br />changed. The Planner felt it would be better for the <br />Council to review any changes the State makes and <br />decide whether or not to adopt these changes. <br />Fahey felt that minimum controls must be in place, and <br />the State Statutes outlined those minimums. <br />Morelan stated that he agreed the State should take a <br />look at the 10 foot separation required from parking <br />areas, but felt the Statutes should be adopted as is. <br />If the State makes changes, the Council would then have <br />an opportunity to review those changes and make a <br />decision whether or not to adopt them. <br />Fahey stated that his personal preference was that the <br />City adopt the State Statute by reference so that if <br />changes are made, the City does not have to amend its <br />ordinance. <br />Pedersen felt the City should review any changes made <br />by the State, and did not believe the City would be <br />unreasonable in its consideration of changes. <br />Fahey pointed out that the City currently has nothing <br />on the books given that most of the mobile home parks <br />are non-conforming. The State regulates mobile home <br />parks, and Fahey indicated that he was comfortable with <br />the standards set by the State. Fahey did not believe <br />the City should assume the State would be unwise in any <br />modifications it may make. <br />There was no one from the general public present <br />wishing to comment on this matter. <br />11 <br />