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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 28, 1996 Council Member Kuether stated that the clock keeps ticking. The issue is not getting resolved • and it keeps appearing on the Council agenda. Council Member Neal suggested Council meet with the developer and his attorney. Council Member Kuether felt this was the City Attorney's job. Mr. Hawkins explained the City is getting closer to an agreement. Not all residents will be satisfied. Council Member Kuether stated that shrubbery should be sufficient. To deter trespassers the Council wants shrubbery for a barrier and the residents want a fence, this has become a large issue. The property owners do not currently have a problem with trespassers. Ms. Dahl stated that trees and shrubs need maintenance. Also, fencing is cheaper. Council Member Kuether asked if the residents are willing to share in the cost of a fence. Ms. Dahl stated that she would like staff to understand the needs of the residents. This should be a high priority. She stated she would prefer to have a 6' foot fence but will settle for a 4' fence. When the PDO was discussed, a fence was guaranteed. She expressed frustration regarding people who do not say what they mean. She indicated she was told a fence could not be put on wetland, but now it may be possible. Trees need maintenance. She stated that trees are not much of a deterrent for trespassers. She stated that she believed the issue was between the residents and the developer, not the developer and City staff. Ms. Dahl explained that as long as the fence is cheaper and needs no maintenance, the residents should be considered and not the City staff recommendation. She noted the possible problems regarding dogs. Because Mr. Hokanson has met with the Walseth's, Mr. Hokanson should meet with all affected residents. Mr. Hawkins stated that a permit has been issued for the fence on the Walseth property, however, it may not have been to the satisfaction of the owner. Council Member Lyden moved to continue the public hearing on June 10, 1996. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Neal and Council Member Bergeson voting no. Council Member Bergeson noted that Mr. Hawkins recommended Council close the public hearing to put pressure on the developer and keep the process going. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, BRIAN WESSEL First Reading, Ordinance No. 06 - 96, Offering the Sale of Property to Emergency Apparatus Maintenance (EAM) - Mr. Wessel explained that this is the first reading of Ordinance No. 06 - 96 and used the overhead project to show the exact location of the property proposed to be sold. He indicated the City is required by the City Charter to sell the property. The EAM development proposal will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Board on June 12,