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143 Juhy 24, 1978 Building Inspector as 'not built'.' The building permit had been issued for- a'storage and utility building'. There were various persons in attendance form the pigeon association, who presented their views on the desirability of raisin] homing pigeons, and the improbability of transmitting a disease. Mr. Schneider said the Council is not an expert in this matter and he could appreciate this as a hobby, however, there are two problems here - 1) the nuisance aspect; and 2) the possible health hazard. Mr. Schneider felt there had been no firm facts pre- sented in the health aspect, and perhaps an independent appraisal is necessary. Mr. McLean moved to refer this to the Anoka County Health Department and to contact the State Vet. Seconded ,by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka felt there are multiple aspects to consider 1) a fault in the .building per- mit; 2) would it be issued today? 3) real problem or only a personality conflict; 4) nuisance in the droppings; 5) is there a drop in the market value because of the pigeon problem? Mr. Zelinka said the Ordinance covering this problem was written quite a few years ago and he felt;the intent of the word 'fowl' was to include all birds. If pigeons are not to be considered as 'fowl' then they would fall under the class- ification of 'animal' and would be,covered by the ordinance in either event. It was the general consensus of the Council that more,information is needed. !(fie. Zelinka moved to table this matter until the last meeting in August - August 28, 1978 at which time the matter will be considered again, Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean returned to the report from the Planning and Zoning Board. ..Mr. Randy Hughes had applied fora variance for the construction of a home on a less than 2Z acres of land, a driveway of over 300' and he wants to face his home to the East rather than to the North. There was a question on whether a variance is nec- essary on the facing of the home. After some discussion, the general consensus of the Council was this variance is not necessary. However, the variances for the driveway and the size of the land is necessary. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended ap- porval. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. ..Mr. Carpenter had appeared and informed the Planning and Zoning that he would apply for a re- zoning to the parcels of land ajouning his existing land for th purpose of conducting the auto salvage business. Mr. McLean moved to set a pub- lic hearing for.the rezoning for August 28, 1978 at 8:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Ze- Iinka.. Motion declared passed. Mr. Locher'questioned the 'Heavy Industrial' zoning and suggested that perhaps a 'limited heavy industrial' classification would be more appropriate. Mr. Zelinka moved to limit the operation to the items as stated on the rezoning re- quest — operations necessary in the salvage, recycling, and selling of transportation vehicle-parts. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. ..Carole Estates needs more work as does the plans for the extension of the Baldwin Lake Trailer Court. These items will be on the August agenda. The Planning and Zoning Board had suggested that perhaps the City should consider an ordinance requiring a drain tile /sump pump system in new homes. The Clerk had been asked to check several communities where it was thought to be in effect, however, this proved to be a false assumption. Mr. Mobley was in the audience and he reported that if the water table is such on new construction, he will require that such a system be installed. This is at the discretion of the Building Inspector. Mr. Locher presented a problem with a dog that had been impounded but the owner re-