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Council Meeting Minutes for July 21, 2025 Page 3 of 5 Approve Advertisement for Vacant Public Works Worker Position The recent resignation of a Public Works employee created an open position in the Public Works Department. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the advertisement for the vacant Public Works Worker position in the Public Works Department. Approve Appointment of Jordan Fahey to the Planning Commission On June 30, 2025, Council held interviews to consider applicants to fill vacant commission positions. After discussion, Council selected Jordan Fahey to fill the vacant position on the Planning Commission. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved Jordan Fahey as a new Alternate Planning Commissioner. Approve Minor Subdivision for Barton Guthrie – 8991 130th Street North Barton Guthrie had requested a minor subdivision of a 40-acre parcel located at 8991 130th Street North, splitting it into a 30-acre parcel and a 10-acre parcel. At its July 10, 2025, meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the request. No one spoke during the public hearing, and the Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the minor subdivision to the City Council. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2025-28 APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR BARTON GUTHRIE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8991 130TH STREET NORTH. Approve Ordinance Amending the Fence Ordinance Section 90-227 of City Code outlined requirements for fences and required approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for placing a fence within a drainage and utility easement. Staff has been requiring that residents constructing a fence within an easement request an Encroachment Agreement from the City Council instead of a CUP, whether or not the easement has any public improvements, which lengthened the approval process for a fence. Staff had drafted amendments to streamline the process for approving fences. At its meeting on July 10, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the request. No one spoke during the public hearing, and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the ordinance amendments. Adoption of the Consent Agenda ORDINANCE 2025- 544 AMENDING CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE, SECTION 90-227 AS IT RELATES TO FENCES. Approve Special Event Permit for the Wilson Tool Company Picnic on August 9, 2025 Wilson Tool had applied for a Special Event Permit for their annual company picnic to be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hanifl Fields. Approximately 900 people were expected to attend. There would also be amplified sound for announcements and alcohol served. Council approval is required for any event that serves alcohol, has amplified music, and attendance of over 200 people. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Special Event Permit for Wilson Tool’s company events.