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July 14th, 2026 St. Anthony Council Work Session - 2 Planner Grittman stated that if someone were found to be in violation, they would be in violation of a zoning regulation, so typical zoning enforcement actions would apply. He informed the Council that this usually begins with Staff reaching out to the property owner to attempt to bring the building into compliance. If that fails, they can elevate to civil abatement or misdemeanor criminal charges. Councilmember Doolan asked whether this would render their Certificate of Occupancy invalid. City Planner Grittman stated that it would still be valid but could be revoked as a later-stage penalty if properties do not comply. Councilmember Randle directed the Council and City Planner Grittman to page 18, item number 5. He asked for clarification on waste reuse and deconstruction opportunities. An example was provided of breaking down cabinets and giving the materials to the reuse store. Councilmember Randle commented that he still found this confusing. Councilmember Jenson asked if this was an instance of overreach. Councilmember Randle stated that he felt that this was overreach. Sustainability Coordinator Saulog highlighted that the inclusion of the demolition and construction waste provision in the draft ordinance reflected a growing movement in the State, resulting from information from the Pollution Control Agencies and Counties. She stated that this will help divert waste from landfills and allow for greater reclamation. She informed the Council that many State and County assistance grants are available to help with this. Assistant City Manager Morello noted that previous drafts specified specific percentages of waste to be diverted, whereas the current language is broader and allows for greater flexibility. Mayor Webster noted that many companies and stores have been established to accommodate reuse and deconstruction, and that many construction companies may be recognizing they can save money by pursuing these avenues. Councilmember Randle questioned how this saves money if it requires extra time and labor to sort and deconstruct items. Councilmember Randle asked if these were tax-deductible donations. Councilmember Randle asked whether these deductions were possible and whether they would apply to all buildings or only houses. City Planner Grittman stated that while a plan for waste diversion is currently required to obtain a demolition permit, there are no specific expectations and the requirement is flexible. He noted that part of the reason for the requirement is to raise awareness of these programs rather than to force contractors to use them. Councilmember Jenson stated that he felt the language reflected a desire to encourage contractors to recycle to the same extent that many residents do daily. Councilmember Doolan noted that the construction industry produces a large amount of waste. Councilmember Doolan stated that she would like to give the City the authority to enforce the requirement that contractors recycle a specified amount during demolition. Councilmember Elnagdy asked if there were incentives to make these requirements more affordable. Sustainability Coordinator Saulog stated that several programs are available to assist, and more are becoming available. Mayor Webster recommended allocating resources to divert demolition waste when permits are submitted following this ordinance's approval. She commented that this could provide more awareness of cost-saving measures when contractors are presented with the new sustainable building requirements. Councilmember Elnagdy clarified that she was proposing offering money through the City. 3