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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 28, 2011 requested, and the County has complied with those recommendations. Thompson indicated that the County will be a good neighbor. He also reported that Ramsey County Property Management provides professional and high quality management of the County's properties. He noted that under the County's ownership of this site, there will be a strong police presence which will improve security for the general area. Blesener agreed that the increased police presence will be a benefit to the area and to the City. He noted that there is a great deal of pavement on this site and asked if any thought had been given to taking up some of this pavement and installing rain water gardens. Thompson noted that there is a holding pond on the site. He also reported that the County works in partnership with the County's Community Corrections Department and Bailey's Nursery, and will be redoing a comprehensive re- landscaping of the entire site and adding landscaping around the fence. Jack Serier, Ramsey County Sheriff's Department, pointed out that this location will be a hub of Sheriff's Department activity 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. He indicated that a night commander will office out of this building. There will also a high number of volunteers in and out of this building as will the Sheriff's Water Patrol and SWAT personnel. Serier stated that the 5 South Owasso Blvd is strategically located in the center of Ramsey County, and will likely become the east substation for the patrol operation providing a significant police presence in the area. There was no one present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Keis, seconded by McGraw, the public hearing was closed. Montour asked about the 10 -foot high fence proposed around the storage area. The City Planner noted the Code allows fences up to 8 feet in height, and the applicant is requesting a CUP for a special purpose fence of 10 feet in height. The Planner indicated that the Planning Commission felt the request was appropriate with enhanced landscaping given the need for security. Keis pointed out that the applicant has indicated a 10 foot high fence will eliminate the need for barbed wire. Montour asked if there was adequate parking for employees. The Planner replied that the parking is more than adequate. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 4