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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 18 • Associate Ericson explained the square footages that would be allowed under the new ordinance with and without the need for a CUP. Planning Associate Ericson noted the City Council approved the first reading of this ordinance on July 24, 2000. At that meeting, staff indicated that a specific Fire Code reference would need to be footnoted because of the reduced setback requirement. Staff consulted with the City's Building Official, who noted that in a residential district, athree-foot separation is allowed without having to meet more stringent Fire Code construction requirements. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 664. Council Member Quick asked about the requirement for driveways. Planning Associate Ericson explained that a driveway would be required if the garage or structure is to be used frequently. MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Stigney. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Second Reading, and Adopt Ordinance 664, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1106 of the Zoning Code Pertaining to Accessory Buildings. ROLL CALL: Coughlin, Quick, Marty, Stigney, Thomason. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Mayor Coughlin stated for the record that this ordinance was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. G. Consideration of Resolution 5457 Ratifying the Appointment of Election Judges for the 2000 Primary and General Elections. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed explained that State law requires that election judges for Primary and General Elections be appointed by the municipal governing body. Resolution 5457 contains a preliminary list of election judges and with the Council's permission, the list will be expanded if and when necessary. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed recommended the Council approve the appointment of election judges for the 2000 Primary and General Elections. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Thomason. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5457, a Resolution Ratifying the Appointment of Election Judges for the 2000.Primary and General Elections and to allow staff the ability to add names as available. Council Member Stigney asked if a policy is in place to balance the Republican and Democrat judges. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed explained State Law indicates you cannot have more than one-half of the election judges on one shift of the same party. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.