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• Page 4 February 24, 1997 Mounds View City Council APf°'~~fl~;`rD Ms. Pam Sheldon explained that this amendment would allow homes that are governed under the Department of Human Services and under the Department of Corrections could have up to eight children. A second reading and action on this Ordinance amendment would be scheduled for March 10, ] 997. Don Heresu, 2260 Buckingham Lane, wondered if this ordinance would affect the number of children allowed at the Homer House property. Mayor McCarty explained that this would not apply to professionally staffed facilities, but rather to foster homes where parents reside in a home atmosphere. Mayor McCarty closed the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 596, Amending Section 1106.02, Subd. 2 and 3 of the Mounds View Zoning code to Allow Eight Children in Family Foster Homes, and to waive the reading thereof. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Public Hearing and Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Cinder's Greenhouse at Mounds View Shopping Center, 2535-2585 Highway 10. Mayor McCarty opened the Public Hearing at 7.45 p.m. Jim Ericson, Planning Associate, explained that this would allow for the operation of an outdoor flower martin the parking lot of Mounds View Square. Cinder's was issued CUPS for the 1995 and 1996 growing season and no changes are pr1oposed to the location, layout and operation from previous years. Mr. Ericson explained the agreed upon deposits and charges for water service. He noted that the following conditions would be a part of the Conditional Use Permit: 1) the facility shall be allowed to operate from March 15,1997 to July 15, 1997; 2) the hours of operation shall not exceed 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; 3) only the sigrage shown on the Greenhouse Design Plan shall be allowed; and 4) all lighting for the use shall be supplied by existing parking lot lighting and supplemental interior lighting, if needed. David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, asked how the $1.00 per day water charge was derived. Mr. Ericson explained that this figure was established by the Public Works Department, based upon the amount used in past years. Lynn Gustafson, (no address given), asked if Cinder's would be doing any fertilization in the greenhouse. She noted that the State Agricultural Department requires back flow prevention devices so that the fertilizer doesn't go back into the water system. Jim Ericson agreed to check on this matter. Bob Long, City Attorney, suggested that a "hold harmless agreement" be entered into as well with Cinder's for the use of the city's water system. Ma or McC closed the Public Hearin at 7:50 .m. Y ~3' 8 P