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March 11, 2025 St. Anthony Council Work Session - 3 Doolan noted pollinator garden language was switched to current language and there was mention of pesticide usage. This should have further discussion. The statement regarding pesticides should be included in the general standards. The consensus of the Council was to keep. Section 4 – This change also relates to the natural landscapes language, removing the current prohibition from planting such landscapes in the right of way, as the City has sponsored these types of alternative gardens, and modifying the maximum height of such materials, increasing it from 12-18 inches, also consistent with the 2024 state statutory language for managed natural landscapes. Councilmember Doolan asked about gardens planted as part of the pollinator pathways, if they would be grandfathered in if they did not meet the new requirements. Mr. Grittman suggested a clause be added that neighboring owners can create a joint garden. Councilmember Elnagdy suggested “this is not a retroactive amendment” so those gardens in place can remain. There is not a way of proving when the garden was established. There may be issues if one of the joint garden property owners sells. Section 5 – This change deletes reference to the City’s Health Officer, which is not a designated office in the City. Councilmember Elnagdy referred to the first sentence in the section. Mr. Grittman will add a comma after “two dogs,”. He will also strike “of the City” after sanitarians. Section 6 – This change deletes reference to the City’s Health Officer, which is not a designated office in the City. Section 7 & 8 – This section redefines for temporary storage specific to residential uses, then limits size to 128 square feet, whereas industrial shipping containers are usually a minimum of 320 square feet. A temporary storage POD is able to be used. Section 9 – This section initially provided for a change to the removal of illegal signage by the City, irrespective of the type and location of such signage. Staff is still discussing some additional background, which will be brought to a future work session or meeting for consideration. Section 10 & 11 – This section addresses transient merchants and peddlers. Staff proposes deletion of this City licensing/regulatory requirement to eliminate overlap and clarify regulatory responsibilities. The City portion licensing would be eliminated and handled by the County. Mayor Webster asked if the City can set some timeframes for vendors? Mr. Grittman stated the City can have regulations set that would need to be complied with. Councilmember Doolan stated she would prefer keeping the local ordinances in case there were issues and Police needed to become involved. If we just use County control, are we giving up some safeguarding that may be better to be kept local. A resident had asked if door to door peddlers can stop at dark. Mr. Grittman stated the hours can be changed. Councilmember Elnagdy asked if there is a cost savings to remove City requirements. Mr. Grittman stated there is really no cost savings. Mayor Webster asked for an explanation of the current process when a peddler comes to the City for licenses. Mr. Yunker stated the issue is if the City has authority if the County has issued a license. Councilmember Jenson asked how a peddler would find out what the City hours are and Mr. Yunker stated the information is there. Councilmember Randle stated it is a moot point. The solicitors are not going to come to the City to ask what the restrictions are. Councilmember Doolan stated her concern is accessibility of data by Police. Would they have the same access to County regulations? Mr. Yunker stated the vendors should have the license with them when soliciting. Mr. Sonterre stated he has researched the County regulations and they are more restrictive than those currently in St. Anthony. He is the one that receives the calls from residents. He will verify if they come to the City to ask for licenses. The City’s language duplicates the County’s restrictions. He suggests education would be beneficial. Mayor Webster suggested it would be good to add hours of operation and encourage community