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MINUTT/S CITY COUNCIL P'}JBRUARY 8, 2006 Stephanie Galba suggested that perhaps they should have stopped work on the sports court. However, they never received a straight answer from anyone. Blesener pointed ouC that the City told the Galba's to stop construction on several occasions. Allan pointed out that the Galba's received three letters from the City telling them to stop construction on the sports court. The City Administrator noted that letters were sent on November 18`h, November 28"', and December 8`~'. Matt Galba noted that he was told to stop construction of a fence in his front yard, noting that the sports court is not a fence. Galba felt that defining the sports court as a fence was a stretch. Galba indicated that he realized he was proceeding at this own risk, and pointed out that he is trying Co work with the City on this issue. Chris Cardinal, 2755 Lakeside Court, pointed out that there are basketball and Cennis courts in front yards in Little Canada. Cardinal pointed out thaC there are no parks within a mile or two of his house, and pointed out that when he built his house he was required to pay a park charge. Cardinal noted that the Galba's want a place for their children Co play and suggested that a compromise could be worked out. Cardinal noted that the Galba's removed two older houses and built a beautiful new home, thus improving Che neighborhood. Cardinal felt there were a lot of Chings in the City that do not comply with the Code. He again suggested a compromise be worked out. Blesener stated that given there are things out of compliance in the City, that is not a reason to allow a sports court in the front yard. Allan also noted the safety factor given the risk of pucks flying onto Edgerton Street. Cardinal suggested that plastic netting could be put up to prevent pucks from flying into Che street. He also suggested that rather than allowing permanent lighting, thaC temporary lighting be utilized. Allan noted that Galba's are using Cemporary lighting for the sports court. LaValle questioned whether Cardinal would want this use in a fi•ont yard in his neighborhood. Cardinal reported that there are several code violations in his neighborhood. He also commented on the numerous requests that the City gets for Conditional Use Permits for oversized garages, and the need to get storage inside. Cardinal felt there was an appropriate compromise in this situation, and suggested that perhaps the boards could be lowered on the sports court. 11