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34` COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 1993 that basically deregulation has changed the level of effort of obtaining gas to service the system. Mayor Reinert asked about replacement of aging pipelines and other structures. Mr. Keinath noted that there had been some rumor that pipes and parts were being replaced in Lino Lakes with rebuilt materials. This is not the case. The Circle Pines Gas Utility is required to remove, test and/or rebuild the meters every 13 years. The process in Circle Pines is to remove the meter, replace it with a rebuilt meter and then test and repair the old meter which is then installed in another home. Also there was some concern with pipelines along Sunset Avenue. These lines were replaced with plastic lines. Work crews do go through the entire system each year and repair or replace faulty materials. The City Council thanked Mr. Keinath for coming this evening. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REPORT, MARY KAY WYLAND, (CONTINUED) FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 93 - 23, Extending Home Occupations, Rural -Business Reserve (R -BR) Zoning District, Ordinance No. 93 - 24 Providing for Interim Uses in the Rural -Business Reserve (R - BR) Zoning District - The City Staff and the Planning and Zoning Board have prepared an ordinance to provide some flexibility in use for those properties located within the R -BR, Rural Business Reserve District. This district is located around the intersection of Main Street (County Road 14) and I35E. The Interim Use ordinance provides this flexibility by allowing the use of existing farm buildings for business purposes provided certain conditions are followed. The Interim Use ordinance provides a temporary use of property until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning regulations no longer allow said use. Existing ordinances do not provide for this type of "temporary" use. Public hearings have been held on both proposed ordinances by the Planning and Zoning Board and they have recommended adoption of both ordinances. Council Member Bergeson asked if these two (2) ordinances relate to what is or is not permitted in this zone? Ms. Wyland explained that the ordinances will provide for an expanded home occupation use in existing farm buildings. Council Member Bergeson asked why the City would permit more business activity in the R-BR.District than is permitted in other rural districts? Ms. Wyland indicated that the R -BR District is a temporary district and the residents were given the impression that if they allowed their area to be zoned in such a manner they would be PAGE 8