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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 24, 2002 Mr. Walton stated he has found there is a great demand for petting zoos since many people do not have access to farm animals. He stated his intent was to provide for that type of service and entertainment. Councilmember Reinert asked when the petting zoo will open, if the Conditional Use Permit is approved. He noted his three daughters would like to visit a petting zoo. Mr. Walton stated his intent was to avoid having the petting zoo open to small, individual groups. He stated the petting zoo would be cost prohibitive to most small groups. He indicated there were currently several larger groups scheduled to visit the site and his business tends to be fairly busy. He stated his business primarily focuses on senior citizen groups and special education children groups. Councilmember Carlson requested confirmation that the Walton's petting zoo had been brought to the Earth Day celebration. Mr. Walton stated this was correct. Councilmember Carlson added that the Walton's petting zoo has Elementary School and the White Bear Lake Marketfest. She st with her grandchildren and has found the animals to be very the interaction between the animals and those visiting the Councilmember Carlson asked Mr. Walton if they w responded affirmatively. He noted he would be pr event at the State Fair grounds. Councilmember Dahl moved to adopt Resol a Petting Zoo, William Walton, 8140 20`h Councilmember Reinert seconded the brought to the Rice Lake as visited the petting zoo ell cared for. She added that o is well monitored. roviding pony rides. Mr. Walton d -led pony rides this weekend during an No. 02-63, Approving a Conditional Use Permit for ith conditions as listed in the staff report. Councilmember Dahl stated she we this use in Lino Lakes. She noted there were many hobby farms in the area that a g r9w so d for development. Councilmember Carlson add . t e in ent of the Vision 20/20 Plan was for rural land to be used in such a way to allow for the p • perty owner to have an income, versus land being sold for development to make a profit. S e felt that this use will fit well with that goal. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 02-63 can be found in the City Clerk's office. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 04-02, Vacating Public Drainage and Utility Easements, Molin Concrete, Jim Studenski — City Engineer Studenski advised the City has received a request from Molin Concrete (415 Lilac Street) to vacate overlapping public drainage and utility easements. As part of their 2001 building expansion project, their Conditional Use Permit was amended. Rice Creek Watershed District required new drainage easements over the parcel through the new Surface Water Management Plan.