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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 12, 2019 Page 3 El 6 7 VI. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 19 -011; a Resolution denying a lot split with variance request for lot size on a corner lot by Walter Sentyrz at 3713 33`d Avenue NE. Motion carried 4 -0. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. A. Planning. Commission's recommendation regarding proposed deck ordinance. City Manager Casey stated based on an administrative appeal to staff's interpretation of the regulations applicable to decks, the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare an ordinance relating to and regulating the setbacks for decks. The timeline that depicts the consideration of this matter was reviewed by Mr. Casey. Staff recommends the City Council deny the ordinance to make changes to the provisions for decks in the City Code. Councilmember Jenson asked if decks are considered against the 30% rule. Councilmember Jenson also asked about item G and if that means if the criteria was met could the deck take up an entire backyard. Mayor Pro -Tem Stille stated one applicant was trying to be accommodated and due process was followed. Two planners reviewed this and the recommendation not to move forward was evident. Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to deny Ordinance 2018- 01; an Ordinance to make changes to the provisions for decks in the City Code. Motion carried 4 -0. B. Silver Lake Management Plan Update. Mr. Tony Havranek, WSB Sr. Environmental Scientist, presented a review of the Silver Lake Management Plan covering existing water quality, fisheries, and vegetation data; herbicide applications; TMDL implementation activities; stakeholders' issues and goals; and, the status of the plan document. It was noted the project partners were: City of St. Anthony Village, City of Columbia Heights, City of New Brighton, Rice Creek Watershed District, Three Rivers Park District, Silver Lake Homeowners Association, Ramsey County Public Works, MN DNR and WSB. Councilmember Gray stated it appears that removal of the carp caused the weeds to grow out of control. Mr. Havranek stated that was one component in addition to many improvements made to water quality. The Secchi data was taken over many months and the key is to balance the components. Councilmember Jenson referred to the flood mitigation project next year which will divert water from going into Silver Lake. Mr. Havranek stated that would be more of an increase in rate.