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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION November 2, 2009 APPROVED 79 with some clarification to the definition of home occupation and exclusions. After much 80 discussion at the staff and Planning and Zoning Board level, the council is receiving a proposal 81 for a three-tiered system (replacing the current two-tiered system). Mr. Bengtson pointed out that 82 staff continues to recommend a permit fee for the top two tiers while the Planning and Zoning 83 Board recommended a fee for only tier three. The Board also recommended extending the hours 84 for tier three. The system includes registration that staff feels will be helpful in staying in touch 85 with businesses as well as making it clear what is allowed. 86 Mr. Bengtson noted that the report also includes some "clean-up" changes relating to parking and 87 exterior storage,with an analysis as well as recommendations in both of those areas 88 The council concurred that a low fee would be appropriate. Staff indicated there is no urgency to 89 approving the proposal and a council member requested more time to review the proposal. The 90 council requested: a) copies of the Planning and Zoning Board minutes; b)more discussion at the 91 next regular work session; and c)the current zoning code language. 92 5. (Low Impact Development) Bonestroo Professional Services Contract—Community 93 Development Director Grochala noted that the council has approved execution of a grant from 94 the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for community conservation assistance. Staff 95 brought forward a contract for consulting services with Bonestroo and the council requested 96 further information. Mr. Grochala explained that the general goal of the low impact development 97 -a part of the city's overall goals—is to use a sensitive approach to storm water management. 98 The consultant in this case would assist in setting up the city's system to promote this type of 99 development consideration as developments are considered. 100 The council will consider the contract with Bonestroo at the next regular meeting. 101 6. Televising of City Meetings -Acting Administrator Tesch noted that the council 102 received a recommendation from the Charter Commission to televise all council meetings and 103 has considered and discussed this matter at several meetings. Regular council meetings held in 104 the council chambers are currently televised. Staff is presenting options for televising council 105 work sessions. 106 Council members commented on the options: 107 - It would seem possible to use the council chambers less formally for work sessions or to wait to 108 properly outfit the community room; 109 - Would recommend a pilot project using the chambers (it was acknowledged that the Park Board 110 meetings would be dislocated under this option); 111 - Would prefer to properly outfit the community room but the money to pay for that just isn't 112 available; 113 - On option to improve transparency is to put the "open mike" section of the council meeting on 114 camera; if that is done, it must be kept orderly with a sign-up sheet and rules and a limitation of 115 discussion to city business; 116 - There should be away for people to address the council off camera if that is their desire. 117 The council concurred to implement the change in "open mike" immediately. 3