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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION May 2, 2011 <br /> APPROVED <br /> 179 The council concurred to accept the report and request that the Planning and Zoning <br /> 180 Board pay particular attention to zoning as they review the zoning ordinances that could <br /> 181 helpful in light of improving the underuse of properties. The council recommended that <br /> 182 the report be available for strategic planning. Staff should return for more discussion on <br /> 183 options that move ahead with the recommendations. <br /> 184 <br /> 185 7. On-Street Parking Regulations—Community Development Director Grochala <br /> 186 explained that he is responding to a resident's concern about a dump truck parking on a <br /> 187 residential street. At this time the city doesn't have any regulations on street parking that <br /> 188 would deal with this type of issue. Is the council interested in developing more <br /> 189 restrictions? <br /> 190 <br /> 191 A council member noted that it can become a safety issue (due to blocking the street) and <br /> 192 it seems as if some other cities are dealing with the problem. The Police Chief said he <br /> 193 checked the location and doesn't feel the street is too narrow for emergency vehicles; he <br /> 194 wonders if a restriction on commercial vehicles may be more appropriate. Mr. Grochala <br /> 195 suggested that"commercial vehicles"may be too general; discussions with the city <br /> 196 attorney came back to size limitations. Staff will review options and report back. <br /> 197 <br /> 198 8. Anoka County Fiber Project-Administrator Karlson noted that the council <br /> 199 requested additional information on this recently discussed county wide fiber connectivity <br /> 200 project. The council is receiving a chart comparing our current provider with the services <br /> 201 proposed through the new project. <br /> 202 <br /> 203 9. Candidate Website Links—City Clerk Bartell noted that the council recently <br /> 204 discussed the subject of voter information and it was suggested that staff review the <br /> 205 possibility of placing candidate web site links on the city's web site for local elections. <br /> 206 The council is receiving some examples of what other cities are doing in this area and <br /> 207 staff is seeking council direction on what policy this city would like to follow in the area. <br /> 208 <br /> 209 Council members concurred that they would like to provide web site links for the coming <br /> 210 elections; staff will work further on a policy to guide the web use, including a disclaimer <br /> 211 for content, and such elements as timing. <br /> 212 <br /> 213 10. Charter Amendments relating to Elections—City Clerk Bartell noted recent <br /> 214 changes in the election calendar(state and federal) and staffs effort to review this city's <br /> 215 election regulations to ensure they are appropriate within the new schedule. Since the city <br /> 216 charter contains election provisions, it was reviewed and staff did identify a couple of <br /> 217 areas where changes are recommended. A calendar was distributed and Clerk Bartell <br /> 218 explained that a key date is when the city must submit its ballot language to the county <br /> 219 for ballot printing. Based on the current charter provisions,the period designed for <br /> 220 candidate filing would extend past that date of ballot submission to the county. Therefore <br /> 221 staff is recommending a change that simply indicates that the city will follow state law for <br /> 222 the filing period, thus covering any future changes also. Community Development <br /> 223 Director Grochala noted that City Charter Chapter 8 also has a timeline that is <br /> 5 <br />