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Attorney Jay Squires stated the" micro units have to meet the national electrical code. <br />Planner Larsen noted the toilets have to be dry compostable plumbed toilets. <br />Council agreed to move forward with required a conditional use permit. <br />4. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment— Building Type and Construction <br />City Planner Katie Larsen presented her staff report detailing a proposed amendent to the <br />City's zoning ordinance related to building exterior materials. Staff and the Planning & <br />Zoning Board recommend reclassifying Masonry Stucco from Class 2 to Class 3. Staff also <br />recommends amendments to clarify that primary material requirements apply to each <br />exterior wall. The Planning & Zoning Board voted 6-0 in favor of the proposed ordinance <br />amendment. <br />Council agreed to move forward with the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 05-24. <br />S. Water Treatment Plant Final Design Review <br />Community Development Director Michael Grochala introduced Jon Christensen from WSB <br />Engineering and Dan Greuel from Oertel Architects. Director Grochala walked through a <br />PowerPoint presentation detailing design and exterior architectural features. Staff is <br />anticipating requesting City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization <br />to advertise for bids at the May 13, 2024 regular council meeting. <br />Jon Christensen from WSB Engineering gave a brief recap of the project and building layout. <br />This is a gravity filtration water treatment plant that removes iron and manganese from the <br />raw water. <br />Dan Greuel from Oertel Architects gave a recap of the architecture of the building. <br />Councilmember Lyden would like a flagpole added to the property. <br />Mayor Raffery and Councilmember Ruhland agreed to powder coat the ladder on the roof. <br />Councilmember Stoesz asked if the title Water Treatment Plant could be added to the <br />building. Director Grochala stated yes, the title would be added under the City of Lino Lakes <br />logo. <br />Mayor Rafferty inquired about the amount of noise the generator would create. Mr. <br />Christensen stated the generator only runs within an emergency or regular exercise and <br />does include a sound enclosure. <br />Mr. Christensen stated if bids are opened in June, the Water Treatment Plant could be <br />operational in 18 to 24 months. <br />Councilmember Lyden inquired if solar could be used to power the plant. Mr. Greuel replied <br />there is not enough square footage to power the plant by solar. <br />2 <br />