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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 5, 2019 DRAFT 5 7. Zoning Ordinance Updates - Community Development Director Grochala 173 reviewed his written report, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation about the areas that staff 174 proposes to change. Amendments are proposed to the zoning ordinance in the following 175 areas: 176 - Multiple Building on Single Lot in Commercial/Industrial; 177 - Exterior Storage; 178 - Retaining Walls; 179 - Driveway Width; 180 - Metal Roofs. 181 182 Staff will proceed to review the changes as necessary with the Planning and Zoning 183 Board and will bring amendments forward to the council as appropriate. 184 8. Police K9 Rotation – Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed his written report 185 updating the council on the City’s K-9 program and members. He is suggesting that it is 186 probably time to look at a replacement plan and that may involve some overlap and the 187 outfitting of an additional vehicle. 188 189 Mayor Reinert said he sees the benefit in moving forward now and in a way that doesn’t 190 include an interruption in service and that provides for good training of a new K-9 and 191 handler. He sees the associated cost as nominal. 192 193 Council Member Rafferty asked about experience with the type of dog used and Director 194 Swenson said that will be part of discussions moving forward; that topic is linked to 195 training options. 196 9. 2019 Squad Purchase – Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed his written 197 report that informs the council of progress in making the 2019 authorized squad purchase. 198 The Ford Motor Company has stated a delay in fulfilling orders resulting in the City 199 having to wait for a 2020 model at an additional cost. Staff has worked with the City 200 Attorney and the State of Minnesota on rectifying or at least making the most of this 201 situation. 202 10. Advisory Board Interview Schedule – Administrator Karlson asked the council 203 to schedule the next set of interviews. 204 205 The Council will interview six candidates on March 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m. 206 11. Council Updates on Boards/Commissions, City Council 207 208 Council Member Stoesz will be elected Chair of the North Metro Telecommunications 209 Board. 210 211