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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 2006 Keis stated that he did noC have a problem with people using Cheir yards. Keis stated thaC the difference here is Che addition of a permanent sports com•t in the front yard versus the back yard. Pechman stated that he would not object to the sports court if it were in the back yard. Montour noted that people have basketball hoops over their garages playing basketball in front yards. He also noted that people play hockey in driveways. Montour asked how the City is supposed to regulate this type of recreational use in the front yard. Allan noted that a basketball hoop on a garage does not completely change the look of the fronC yard. Montour pointed out that there is still a noise factor. Pechman stated that there are neighbors with basketball hoops, and agreed there is noise. He noted, however, that the Galba's are proposing a sports court. He also pointed out that the landscaping that is in place as well as what is proposed will not provide screening for this court for many years. Keis stated that he does not have a problem with recreational uses such as tennis courts, hockey rinks, skate board ramps, etc., and felt that this was part of living in a neighborhood. Keis stated that the problem for him is the location, indicating ChaC he is opposed to this use in the front yard. Kimmes felt that the issue of a sports courC in the fronC yard and a basketball hoop over a garage were two different worlds. Kimmes felt that the City should not deny people the opportunity to have a sports court in the back yard, but he opposed this use in the front yard. Kimmes felt the Council has a responsibility to Che City's residents to say no to this use in the front yard. Matt Galba indicated that he was initially told to stop work on the sports court, but then was told it was O.K. to proceed. He was again told to stop, but stated that he continued on because he had the materials and the matter appeared to be unclear. Stephanie Galba reported that he ca]led the City Planner and was told that they could have a hockey rink in their front yard. After learning that the Mayor had complained about the court, Galba indicated that she called him to discuss the matter at which Cime he apologized. Blesener reported that he initially withdrew his complaint after Stephanie Galba informed him that the City Planner had indicated the use was allowed. Upon further research, he learned that the sports court was not allowed. 10