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City Council Minutes Page 5 <br /> October 20,2014 <br /> Councilmember Motin asked for clarification on what types of trees could be used <br /> off the list from the University of Minnesota. <br /> Mr. Carlton confirmed the required trees are ones that will grow to maturity and will <br /> improve city beautification,but homeowners can add additional trees. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Motin to <br /> adopt Ordinance 14-12 modifying Landscaping Requirements in all Zoning <br /> Districts as outlined in the staff report. <br /> Motion carried 4-0. Councilmember Burandt abstained. <br /> 7.7 Ordinance Amendment Adding State Licensed Residential Facilities in <br /> the R-3 Zoning District <br /> Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. <br /> Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, <br /> Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember <br /> Wilson to adopt Ordinance Amendment 14-13 amending State Licensed <br /> Residential Facilities as a permitted use in the R-3 (Townhouse/Multiple <br /> Family) residential zoning district. <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 8.1 Twin Lakes Road Intersection Analysis <br /> Mr. Femrite and Mr. Portner presented the staff report, asking for discussion and <br /> direction from the council on how to proceed. <br /> Mayor Dietz stated he's received questions about the size of the roundabouts and <br /> whether or not large trucks can use them properly. <br /> Mr. Femrite explained how roundabouts are designed, noting they are designed state- <br /> wide to handle a regular size semi-trailer. The concerns that were raised to him were <br /> the oversize loads and longer trailers entering and exiting and how that affects <br /> operations. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked about the cost of a roundabout versus a standard intersection. <br /> Mr. Femrite doesn't have the specific breakdown of these costs. <br /> Councilmember Burandt referred to a recent EDA meeting where concerns were <br /> raised regarding movement out of a facility and only being allowed to turn in one <br /> P O W E R E D 0 Y <br /> 1`4M <br />