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1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING <br /> 2 OCTOBER 27 , 1992 <br /> 3 PAGE 12 • <br /> 4 <br /> 5 <br /> 6 He has received complaint calls from residents regarding their <br /> 7 neighbor ' s composting practices . <br /> 8 <br /> 9 When the City Manager spoke to the issue of grooming of trees <br /> 10 and brush, the Mayor recalled receiving a call from a resident <br /> 11 who was having problems with a neighbor ' s tree . He recommended <br /> 12 that the resident speak directly to the neighbor. This was <br /> 13 done and the problem was cooperatively resolved. The . Mayor <br /> 14 felt many problems are really lack of communication. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 The City Manager is of the opinion that this ordinance will <br /> 17 affect relatively few people. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 Mr . Cowan had other concerns with enforcement of the <br /> 20 ordinance . A specific instance he quoted was the section <br /> 21 regarding keeping a unit clean and orderly. The City Manager <br /> 22 advised that the Ramsey County Sanitation Department could be <br /> 23 contacted if there is a situation regarding habitability in <br /> 24 the Macalester Manor Apartments . <br /> 25 <br /> 26 Mr . Cowan also questioned the possiblity of having a <br /> 27 questionable chemical in the cabinets . If this is the case,. he <br /> 28 inquired if they would have to be replaced and if the • <br /> 29 substance is considered hazardous . He also had questions <br /> 30 regarding the section on ventilation . The City Manager will <br /> 31 follow through on these concerns . He advised that State <br /> 32 Building Code requirments are the guiding force behind this <br /> 33 ordinance. <br /> 34 <br /> 35 The City Attorney noted that a provision has been added to the <br /> 36 ordinance whereby if there are any conflicts between the <br /> 37 ordinance and State Code, the State Code will prevail . <br /> 38 <br /> 39 Mayor Ranallo -requested that all members of the Council <br /> 40 carefully study this ordinance when it is received. The City <br /> 41 Manager will have it to them the Friday before the next <br /> 42 Council Meeting. <br /> 43 <br /> 44 Motion by Enrooth, second by Fleming to table this ordinance <br /> 45 until the next Council Meeting. <br /> 46 <br /> 47 Motion carried unanimously <br /> 48 <br /> 49 B. COUNCIL REPORTS <br /> 50 <br /> • <br />