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• • Planning & Zoning Board April 9, 1997 Page 11 Ms. Dahl stated that in response to the calls she received, she checked every city in the metro area with regard to RV regulation. She came to the conclusion that there are six cities with no ordinance. She also called the Police Department to find out how many complaints have been reported. In the past five years, there have been only three complaints which were quickly resolved. One resident asked if they should all attend future meetings or if the message was received by the large attendance at this meeting. Chair Schaps agreed that a strong message has been given by Lino Lakes citizens. It is the choice of citizens whether to attend future meetings. Requests have been made, and if citizens are interested, they should attend. Board members are volunteers to hear all comments and take telephone calls. One resident noted that many citizens attended to oppose the measure regarding garbage, and it passed. Chair Schaps stated that every caller who called him about RV's also brought up the garbage issue. However, the Planning & Zoning Board is not the forum to address the garbage issue. It is a Council issue. When there is as much interest over an issue as has been shown, he would expect that there would be a database to justify a change in the ordinance. There have been three complaints in five years in the City. That illustrates that a change may not be necessary, or perhaps only a setback change. Everyone in Lino Lakes is a good neighbor, and he would like to see that continue. Mr. Brixius suggested the RV ordinance be tabled until June in order for staff to develop language changes and get the ordinance published, so that citizens can see the proposed revisions. Procedurally, the public hearing would have to be continued through May to June. One resident stated that he called the City to see if he could keep his motor home in his driveway. He was told it is okay. Upon reading the ordinance and talking to the existing Mayor, he followed up and wrote a letter to the City but received no response. Now he finds out that he cannot park it in his driveway. This means that the City was not doing anything to enforce the ordinance. Also, not all affected people are present. If this issue is so contested, he would like to see it put on a ballot for a vote. This is an important issue for everyone. Also, if there is a complaint against him, he would like to be able to find out who made the complaint. Chair Schaps stated that confidentiality of the names of complainants is not covered by City ordinance but by state law.