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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 99 2025 • Call for a Joint City Council and Parks Commission Workshop on October 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Gutierrez. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CONTINUATION: CONSIDER A SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT FOR 2612 EDGERTON STREET The Community Development Director provided brief background information on the request, which is a continuation of the discussion from the last meeting. He highlighted some of the questions that arose from the last meeting, the five deviations requested by the applicant, additional items for Council discussion, and recommended conditions should the Council support the request. Mayor Fischer commented that they did allow public comments at the last meeting, and he would provide another opportunity for people to speak if they did not speak at the last meeting or have new information to add. Guiterrez asked if there had been proper public notice of a public hearing at this meeting. The City Attorney stated that the public hearing required for the permit has been satisfied, and the Council has the ability to allow for additional public comment. She stated that public notice is not required for this meeting. Lindsey Beste, 2560 Edgerton, commented that she likes seeing the rowers and is a previous member of a rowing team in college. She noted that there have been multiple instances where they have been on their boat, stopped on the lake, and had to quickly move because a rower was about to hit them. Jennifer Mary, Farmington resident, commented that they drive up five days per week for her daughter to row with this club. She stated that they chose this club because they encouraged her daughter to come and try something new, and it has been an amazing experience. She stated that her daughter has now received a scholarship for college through rowing. She stated that this experience has allowed her to see what sports can do for children to continue their education. Melanie Stevenson, 497 Schletty Drive, stated that she is a pedestrian and is not impacted by the lake activity. She stated that the bike lane parking has been a concern, but noted that has been addressed. She asked if there could be additional signage at the crosswalk for Little Canada Road and Edgerton because of the increased traffic, as kids are coming and going from their rowing class. Carlie Buzzel, Mendota Heights, commented that she has been rowing for three years on the team and is thankful to have the opportunity. She commented that she has had the opportunity to win medals and now thinks about where she would like to go to college. She commented on the unique opportunity that is provided to the team to be coached by volunteers with so much experience. She stated that waking up early to row six days per week, all summer long, is a level of dedication that IQ