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City Council meeting of December 5, 2005 Page 4 behalf of the WB Counseling Center's request, Hugo Elementary School psychologist, Karen Voss, addressed Council stating the need for additional funding as children with mental/emotional needs have been refused treatment because of lack of money. There were no other oral or written comments and Mayor Miron closed the public hearing. The City's 2006 budget will be considered for adoption at the Council meeting of December 19, 2005. TERRY MILLER LAWSUIT DISMISSED BY JUDGE SCHURRER Through LMCTT attorney Jim Thompson, the City of Hugo received notification from Judge Schurrer that he has dismissed the Terry Miller lawsuit against the City regarding the development of the Joyce Seever property. The court cited compelling testimony by CD Director Bryan Bear as a significant factor in reaching the decision favorable to the City. City Attorney Dave Snyder provided Council with an overview of the ruling by Judge Schurrer and what the City can expect to happen in the future. No formal Council action was taken. RECOMMENDATION FOR AMENDMENT TO HOME OCCUPATION ORDINANCE Updating the Home Occupation Ordinance has been one of the goals of the City for the past few years. At a joint Planning Commission/City Council workshop on June 23, 2005, the PC and Council discussed the Home Occupation Ordinance, with a Home Occupation Subcommittee (HOC) being formed as a result of the meeting, consisting of Planning Commissioners Victoria Hoifbeck and Tom Weidt and City Council member Frank Puleo. The Planning Commission held a public hearing to discuss the ordinance on October 27, 2005, and tabled the ordinance to allow staff adequate time to make the requested changes. The PC voted to recommend approval of the draft ordinance at its meeting on November 10, 2005. CD intern Andrew Gitzlaff provided a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the proposed ordinance. Council member Haas suggested that the 300 ft requirement to notify adjoining property owners of activity should be increased in the rural portion of the City. Council discussed the proposed changes and suggested that a final draft be prepared for public review with Council finalization at a later date. Planning Commissioner Ron McRoberts clarified certain ordinance changes and resident, Desiree Rodder, wanted clarification as to if/how the proposed ordinance would impact her daycare business. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to table this draft ordinance until the Council meeting of January 17, 2006 to allow for public comment. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON PETITION FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES ON 129TH STREET (KELLISON) Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to table this matter until later in the agenda. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to remove this matter from table for discussion. All aye. Motion Carried. At its November 7, 2005 meeting, Council tabled a petition submitted by Jim Kellison for public utilities on 129'h Street the December 5, 2005 regular Council meeting. City staff had an opportunity to meet