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MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Julienne Sprunck, 2649 Louisa, stated that he moved to Mounds View 3 1/2 years ago because it was pleasant and quiet. He talked about the noise from trucks that had been parked on the Burlington Northern property near his home. Further that he was opposed to the changing of the present Ordinance. Robert Shelquist, 8025 Fairchild, asked why the Ordinance is being changed at this time. It was stated that it had been requested by the people. He stated that 15 out of 17 persons that had signed in at the April 27, 1981, Meeting had been in opposition to the changing of the Ordinance. He read many exerpts from Ordinance 67 that had been adopted in 1960. He further stated that Zoning Ordinances from 1968, 1970, 1972, and 1974, had precluded or prevented the parking of truck vehicles in residential areas. He stated that he feels that there is a small majority of people who want the Ordinance changed. He talked about financial aspects, limiting the sale of homes. He further stated that he opposes any change to the present Ordinance. Councilmember Doty stated that he is concerned regarding tractors running during the night that would become a nuisance. Further he discussed the parking of boats, travel trailers, campers, motor homes etc. Further that many people park vans which are used as part of their work. He stated that he does not want to restrict people from using their property in a restrictive way. He state that people should tile complaints when things become a problem so that the problem can be resolved. Further, that this Ordinance for trucking has not been an enforceable one. Jerry Linke, 2319 Knoll Drive, stated that he does not feel that it's a valid argument that they cannot enforce the Ordinance. He thinks that it would not be good to rescind the Ordinance that benefits the majority of the people within the City. Further that people who want the Ordinance rescinded should go through the Charter process. Betty Shelquist, 8025 Fairchild, stated that she feels that the Ordinance can be enforced. She stated that the PCA could enforce violations. Further that there are State Standards regarding noise abatement. She feels that the City Council has the responsibility to enforce the Standards. She talked about residents that do not have trucks. She talked about sections of the 1960 Ordinance. Further discussed noise, unsightliness and drop in May 11, 1981 Page 5