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City of Elk River Resolution 14- A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Notice of Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 14-12, an Ordinance Amending Section 30-934, entitled "Landscaping", of the City of Elk River Minnesota, City Code WHEREAS, on October 20, 2014, the Elk River City Council adopted Ordinance No. 14- 12 amending Section 30-934 of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances pertaining to landscaping; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.191, Subd. 4 allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the following summary will clearly inform the public on the intent and effect of Ordinance No. 14-12; and WHEREAS, a copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 14-12 is available for inspection by any person at the office of the Elk River City Clerk, 13065 Orono Parkway, during regular business hours— 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River,Minnesota, as follows: That the City Council, by at least a four-fifths vote,authorizes publication of the title and the following summary of Ordinance No. 14-12. Public Notice During their October 20, 2014, meeting,the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 14-12, an ordinance amending Section 30-934, entitled "Landscaping". In summary, Ordinance No. 14-12 makes the following five (5) changes to Section 30-934 of the city code: 1. Adds mulch and rock as permitted groundcovers. 2. Expands Section 30-934 (b) to include all districts except permitted single-family uses. 3. Adds a new section for single-family uses and requires a minimum of two trees in the front yard of each new home. 4. Adds a tree species list that all required trees must be selected from. 5. Makes general amendments and changes to improve consistency, clarity, and readability. P O w E R E U 9 1 1`4 f U