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October 27, 1980 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M., October 27, 1980 by Mayor Gourley with- all members present. Mr. Rick Johnson substituted for Mr. Locher who was ill. Mr. Schumacher was also present. On considering the minutes of October 6, 1980, the minutes were approved as presented. Mr. Jaworski moved to approfe the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. The minutes of October 14, 1980 were approved as presented. Under Oper Mike, Mr. Sharppen was not present. Mrs. Joe Gregoire was present re- presenting her husband with a request for Council consideration for changing the City ordinance restricting the parking of vehicles fo over 9,000 lbs. gross weight in a residential area. Mr. Gregoire is an over the road truck driver and he wants to bring the tractor home and park overnight in his driveway. Mr. McLean asked if there was any relationship to the gross weight of this type of vehicle to what the City ordinance allows and the general consensus of the Council is there is none. It was concluded that a tractor would weigh approximately 13,000 pounds as compared to 4,500 for a pickup, this is empty weight. The consensus of the Council was this should be tabled for further study before a decision is made. Mayor Gourley pointed out that recreational vehicles are allowed in a residential area and these are over the 9,000 pound limit figure. 1 The Council asked for a staff report on the impact of this type of usage as compared II to that is currently allowed in relationship to the streets. Mr. Schilling was not present to discuss the drainage problem of Mr. Karth so this matter was tabled until Mr. Schilling arrived. The Planning and Zoning Board report was considered. Mr. Schumacher presented Mr. Malley's request for special use permit to construct a metal pole building on his land of Knoll Drive for the purpose of restoring and storing antique cars. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that the City ordinance restricts a metal building to 150 square feet, the State Building Code restricts a non - commercial accessory building to 1,000 square feet. Mr. Malley has asked for permission to construct a building 40X64. Mr. Malley said he bought the property for the purpose of having his hobby at home. He did not want any junk laying around outside, that is why his plans to construct a pole building of this size was necessary. Mr. Malley asked for a variance to the 1,000 square foot restriction. Mayor Gourley pointed out that the 1000 sq. foot restriction is a part of the State Building Code and not a City restriction. This is not new. The secondary structure cannot be any larger than the primary structure. Mr. Johnson said that he did not feel that once the City has adopted the State Building Code, they can arbitrarily vary the requirements. Mr. Jaworski felt, that in order for Mr. Malley not to lose his deposit, perhaps this matter should be tabled and allow Mr. Malley some time to work with Mr. Kluegel on an alternate. Mayor Gourley pointed out that the $100.00 deposit is refundable providing that there are no costs incurred relating to Planner or En- gineer.