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Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 <br />January 24, 2017 <br />5.5 City of Elk River <br />Ordinance amendment relating to dumpsters and portable storage containers in city <br />right-of-way, Case No. OA 17-02 <br /> <br />Mr. Carlton presented Mr. LeesebergÔs staff report. Staff recommended approval of the <br />ordinance amendment as presented. <br />Commissioner Thiel further expressed safety concerns when drivin <br />at night with material being left on the street. <br /> <br />Chair Johnson opened the public hearing. There being no one to comment on the matter, <br />Chair Johnson closed the public hearing. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rydberg stated staff should include this informatio <br />and marketing when working with groups on signage. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wagner questioned the following: <br />Permit cost. <br />How long items can sit on street. <br />Enforcement process. She noted many times landscaping companies <br />of a project in one day and will often dump product on the street. She questioned <br />what would happen to them if they are caught. <br /> <br />Mr. Carlton stated the permit cost has yet to be determined but it would be minimal. He <br />noted the more significant cost to the applicant will be for the escrow fee. He stated a permit <br />can be valid for up to 30 days. He stated enforcement hasnÔt been worked out yet but it may <br />be through the police department. He discussed the enforcement p <br />landscaping company could be fined if caught dumping material in <br />permit. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wagner asked for these items to be included as par <br />discussion. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rydberg stated some people may not have the ability <br />and he questioned if there were alternative options for payment <br /> <br />Mr. Carlton stated no but staff could do further research. He noted a bond may be difficult <br />for a homeowner to acquire. <br /> <br />Commissioner Larson-Vito stated a homeowner going through a fire or flood may not be <br />able to afford to pay the escrow. <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Konietzko and seconded by Commissioner Thi <br />recommend approval of an ordinance amending Section 46-39, Performance <br />Standards of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, City Code. Motion carried 7-0. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />