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WS -4 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 4 Date: Council Work Session, November 6, 2006 To: City Council From: Gordon Heitke Re: Request for Exception from City Code Background At the October 9, 2006 council work session City staff reported that they had received a request to grant an exception from Section 402.02 of the City Code to not require the connection of Old St. Joes Church to the city sewer system. A copy of the request with reasons is attached. It has been explained to staff that the restored building will be used for special events such as weddings. Mr. Brausen has also inquired as to whether the code could be amended to accomplish his request. Staff has no recommendation for amendment of this section of the code. Staff was directed at the October 9, 2006 council work session to seek an opinion from the City Attorney. His response is attached. Staff finds that the proposed use of the facility, which includes human occupancy and human use of the building, does not meet the grounds for exemption by the council as allowed for in Section 402.02, first paragraph. Staff maintains the opinion that there are no grounds for an administrative permit allowed for under Section 402.13 Requested Council Direction Staff is seeking direction from the City Council as to whether it will consider action to exempt the Old St. Joes Church building from the sewer connection requirement of Section 402.02 of the City Code, or whether the Council wishes to consider amending this section of the code to accomplish the request.