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City Council Minutes Page 2 August 13,2012 5. Open Forum Murlyne Beck, 114 Evans Avenue,spoke to the Council regarding the letter she received from the city's code enforcement officer. The letter stated she had 10 days to remove a fence around her twin home.Mrs.Beck explained that her husband was in poor health and they were not able to remove the fence in such a short time period. She stated that they had the fence put up for their dog. She explained that they checked with a supervisor at the city and was told it was ok to put up the fence. The letter stated that the fence could not be over 21/2 feet high above the level of the sidewalk within 10 feet of the front property line,and could not be placed on the lot line. She stated the fence was to keep their dog on the property and a 2 1/2 ft.high fence would not make any sense. Mrs.Beck stated the neighbors thought the fence was on their property, so the Becks had the property surveyed. The survey showed that the Becks owned 2 more feet in the front and 4 feet more in the back than previously thought. She did not feel the fence caused any visual impact,and noted that the fence was installed before there was curbing. She spoke with city staff and told them she wanted this issue placed on the agenda and was told they would object to placing it on the agenda. She stated she needed more time to investigate the issue. She explained that the situation has escalated with the neighbors and they have torn out her survey stakes. Mayor Dietz asked if the situation started because the neighbor complained about the Beck's fence. Mrs.Beck stated yes. She stated that the neighbor objects to them taking back the land that belongs to the Becks according to the survey. She stated that the neighbors threatened to call the city about the fence if the Becks did not give them the additional property. She explained that taking back the land will cause the neighbor's lot line to be crooked. Mayor Dietz stated that staff will investigate the issue. Mrs.Beck stated she would like to have the city code reviewed(Sec 37-96A). Mayor Dietz explained that staff will do some research and asked if Mrs.Beck could come back to the next City Council meeting. She stated yes. Mayor Dietz asked if the time line for removal of the fence could be extended an additional 30 days. Mr.Barnhart stated yes. Mayor Dietz asked if staff would be able to have information for the Council next Monday night. Mr.Barnhart stated yes. Bruce West, 13181 Island View Drive,asked if the existing public works building would be painted to match the new building. Street Superintendent Mark Thompson stated that when the new building is complete and the landscaping is installed,they will determine the visual effect of the two buildings together. Councilmember Motin stated that it was his understanding that the architectural plans tie the two buildings together. Mr.Thompson stated yes,the new building matches the color scheme. 5.2 Residential Garbage and Recycling Contract Renewal Councilmember Motin asked why recycling is every other week,since they will be switching to single source recycling. Ms.Haug stated that the contractors asked for every other week pickup,since the customers are not filling their containers every week. Ms. Haug explained changes in the contract,including: — Changing from a 5-year contract to a 10-year contract