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Mounds View City Council January 11, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 5 . Mayor Flaherty thanked Representative Tillberry and Senator Betzold for their time and addressing the concerns of the City. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing for Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 840 — Rezoning three properties from R-2, Single & Two Family to R-1, Single Family (2760 Wooddale Drive, 7301 Park View Drive and 7441 Park View Terrace). Community Development Director Roberts reviewed the Council's past consideration of this ordinance and advised Council approve the Ordinance as recommended. He spoke with two of the three property owners and neither had an objection to the zoning amendment. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 840, Rezoning three properties from R-2, Single & Two Family to R-1, Single Family. ROLL CALL: Hu1UStigney/Muller/Gunn/Flaherty. • Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 7553, Approving a City Policy about Residential Fire Sprinklers and Permits. Community Development Directar Roberts explained the Building Code currently does not require the installation of fire sprinklers in single-family homes; however, staff continues to encourage homeowners to voluntarily install them. He advised that the 2013-14 International Residential Building Code includes language to require the installation of fire sprinkler systems in all new residential construction, including single-family homes. The Building Code will not require sprinkler systems for additions or remodels so if a homeowner decided to install a sprinkler with a building addition, it would be considered a voluntary installation. It was noted the Council discussed this matter and endorsed the proposed policy at its January 4, 2010 Work Session. Community Development Directar Roberts presented staff's recommendation to approve the proposed policy and waive building permit fees for the voluntary installation of residential fire sprinklers. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7553, Approving the City Policy for Non-required Residential Fire Sprinkler Permits. • Council Member Mueller commended the City for being proactive on this issue, as it will assist in fire protection for the residents of the community.