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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 4, 2019 <br />APPROVED <br />173 7. Zoning Ordinance Updates - Community Development Director Grochala <br />174 reviewed his written report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation about the areas that staff <br />175 proposes to change. Amendments are proposed to the zoning ordinance in the following <br />176 areas: <br />177 - Multiple Building on Single Lot in Commercial/Industrial; <br />178 - Exterior Storage; <br />179 - Retaining Walls; <br />180 - Driveway Width; <br />181 - Metal Roofs. <br />182 <br />183 Staff will proceed to review the changes as necessary with the Planning and Zoning <br />184 Board and will bring amendments forward to the council as appropriate. <br />185 8. Police K9 Rotation —Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed his written report <br />186 updating the council on the City's K-9 program and members. He is suggesting that it is <br />187 probably time to look at a replacement plan and that may involve some overlap and the <br />188 outfitting of an additional vehicle. <br />189 <br />190 Mayor Reinert said he sees the benefit in moving forward now and in a way that doesn't <br />191 include an interruption in service and that provides for good training of a new K-9 and <br />192 handler. He sees the associated cost as nominal. <br />193 <br />194 Council Member Rafferty asked about experience with the type of dog used and Director <br />195 Swenson said that will be part of discussions moving forward; that topic is linked to <br />196 training options. <br />197 9. 2019 Squad Purchase —Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed his written <br />198 report that informs the council of progress in making the 2019 authorized squad purchase. <br />199 The Ford Motor Company has stated a delay in fulfilling orders resulting in the City <br />200 having to wait for a 2020 model at an additional cost. Staff has worked with the City <br />201 Attorney and the State of Minnesota on rectifying or at least making the most of this <br />202 situation. <br />203 10. Advisory Board Interview Schedule —Administrator Karlson asked the council <br />204 to schedule the next set of interviews. <br />205 <br />206 The Council will interview six candidates on March 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m. <br />207 11. Council Updates on Boards/Commissions, City Council <br />208 <br />209 Council Member Stoesz will be elected Chair of the North Metro Telecommunications <br />no Board. <br />211 <br />5 <br />