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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 18, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />REGULAR AGENDA Mayor Pearson moved to postpone Item 12 – fence ordinance until the next council meeting when all members are expected to be present. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion for the sake of discussion. <br />MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO POSTPONE ITEM 12 UNTIL JULY 02 MEETING FOR ENTIRE <br />COUNCIL TO VOTE ON ITEM. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. <br />ITEM 11: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT – SIGN ORDINANCE UPDATE; ORDINANCE 08-082, <br />RESOLUTION 2013-48 Planning Director Klatt gave summary of the ordinance being brought to council. He explained that it included the updates from the previous workshop. It has been brought to council twice plus the workshop, so he was not going to go through the ordinance language again. <br />MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 08-082 ESTABLISHING NEW <br />SIGNAGE REGULATIONS IN THE LAKE ELMO ZONING CODE. Council Member Bloyer seconded the <br />motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. Council Member Nelson thanked staff for its hard work on the item. It is not perfect, but it is a good start. <br />MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2013-48, AUTHORIZING <br />SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-082. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. <br />MOTION PASSED 4-0. <br />ITEM 12: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT – FENCE ORDINANCE; ORDINANCE 08-083 <br />POSTPONED TO 7/02 (see above) <br />ITEM 13: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT – ARTICLE III: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; ORDINANCE 08-084, RESOLUTION 2013-49 Planning Director Klatt explained the proposed ordinance. The Planning Commission has spent the last month going over it. The proposal establishes the process for administering zoning and permits issuance. Mr. Klatt highlighted the changes and pointed out shortcomings of current code. Explained how it will be brought in line with state statute in several cases instead of having separate city rules that are problematic. Proposal simplifies process and procedures for both staff and the public. Mr. Klatt noted that the design review process had drawn some council feedback. He explained that because the design standards have not been set, staff would be agreeable if Council wishes to pull that section out of the proposal.