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City Council Minutes September 23, 1991 Page 2 It Mr. Glowacki also indicated he had four children and was concerned for their safety and also stated that he is speaking for the other children in the neighborhood. He stated the fence is dangerous and that the City should have a more strict ordinance regarding fencing. Angela Patenaude indicated she was Mr. Glowacki's next door neighbor and stated that the reason the fence was constructed was because they have not been able to get along with their neighbors. She stated that she has planted lilac bushes between the neighbor and themselves and the neighbor has broken the bushes. She stated that they had a different type of fencing with posts also and the neighbor kept running into the fence posts and breaking the fence. She further indicated that the neighbors had a dog that came into her yard frequently. She stated that after the Ci ty had spoken to her regarding the danger of the barbed wire fence, her husband removed the barbs and she indicated that the fence will be moved further away from the curb. e Steve Rohlf indicated that Janelle Szklarski had ordered the fence removed because it was unsafe. He stated that the Patenaude's responded by removing the barbs. Janelle Szklarski reinspected the fence after the barbs were removed. Steve Rohlf indicated he had also inspected the fence and it was felt by staff that the safety concerns were taken care of. Steve Rohlf indicated that the City has no ordinance regarding fences and, therefore, this matter is being treated under the nuisance ordinance. He stated that a fencing ordinance will be considered this winter. Mayor Tralle indicated that he agreed with staff that the fence is not dangerous because the barbs have been removed. He indicated that he felt the problem between the neighbors did not revolve around the fence but went deeper. He suggested that he arrange for a mediator to help the neighbors resolve their differences. The Council agreed that the fence could remain. 5.1. Zone Change ReQuest R-2b to C-3/John Weicht Mayor Tralle indicated that this item was tabled from the 9/16/91 City Council meeting so that the petitioner could contact all property owners to determine whether the request could be changed to zone change the property to PUD rather than C-3. John Weicht indicated he had written requests from 5 of the 6 property owners to change the zone change request to a PUD and that he has received a verbal consent from the other property owner. Steve Rohlf indicated he wouJd suggest that a feasibility study be done for the entire area. e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 91-2'0 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ZONING MAP TO ZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-2b/TOWNHOUSE AND MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO PUD/PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.