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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 11, 2005 Page 2 1 any other means of structure to be installed in such a manner as to protect the public from 2 accidentally falling, tripping or sustaining an injury of any sort as the result of the installation 3 and existence of an egress window well. 4 5 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the first and 6 final reading of Ordinance 2005 -011 re: An Ordinance relating to amending Section 1650.03 of 7 the St. Anthony City Code. 9 Councilmember Horst stated the sentence noting the Fire Marshall shall have the authority to 10 require a fence or any other means of structure to be installed is unclear. In discussions, it was 11 stipulated that this should be a fence dividing the yards and not a fence around the egress 12 window. Mayor Faust said it is his understanding the fence would keep someone off the 13 property rather than encompassing the window well. He added that the responsibility would be 14 on the applicant to be sure it is safe in order to have it approved. 15 16 Councilmember Horst clarified that the fence would have to go between the yards to get an 17 egress window permit. Mr. Morrison answered that is correct. The Fire Marshall and/or the 18 Building Official have the authority to determine whether a fence or other structure is needed. 19 20 Councilmember Horst said he was concerned about the Fire Marshall holding the authority to 21 require a homeowner to make additional improvements resulting from safety issues. He 22 suggested the Fire Marshall have the ability to strongly suggest changes be made, but not to 23 require changes be made. He stated an egress window is a safety feature, which is more life - 24 saving than the prospect of falling into a window well. 25 26 Mayor Faust pointed out that if the applicant does not have an egress window in the basement, 27 no one can sleep in there, legally, according to the State Statute. To be in compliance, a permit 28 must be obtained from the City. The Building Official and Fire Marshall would issue the permit, 29 and they would be the right persons to determine the safest way to come into compliance. That 30 may include putting in a fence. 31 32 Motion carried unanimously. 33 34 VI. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL. 35 A. Consider Resolution 05 -080. re: Elected Officials Travel Policy. 36 Mr. Momson reviewed the resolution with the Council and indicated that this is a requirement 37 from the state statute. All local units of government must develop a policy that regulates travel, 38 and the policy must be reviewed annually. Any changes must be by recorded vote. This policy 39 is the same that appointed staff members have to follow. Council has always followed it, but 40 now a written policy must be in place. 41 42 Mayor Faust stated the policy is strengthened from the model provided by the League of 43 Minnesota Cities. 44 45 Councilmember Stille stated the General Guidelines states the travel must be approved in 46 advance by detailed motion. He questioned whether that means it would be something other than 47 the Consent Agenda. Mr. Morrison said it would be.