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City Councillvllnutes June 19,2006 Page 14 8. THE APPLICANT SHALL INSTALL NO PARKING SIGNS ON THE DRIVEWAY PER THE CITY/STATE REQUIREMENTS. 9. NO PARKING SHALL BE ALLOWED ON JACKSON AVENUE. 10. THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE THE CITY WITH WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE PROPERTY OWNER IN WHICH THE FREESTANDING SIGN IS LOCATED. 11. IF PARKING IS DEEMED BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AS A POLICING ISSUE, THE PROOF OF PARKING LOT WOULD BE REQUIRED TO BE CONSTRUCTED, AS INDICATED ON THE SITE PLAN. 12. STAFF SHALL VERIFY THAT PARKING IS ADEQUATE PRIOR TO THE START OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.5. Ordinance .l\pproving a \)?etland Buffer Ordinance Requested by City of Elk River. Public Hearing-Case No. OA 06-04 Ms. Haug noted that the City Council recently reviewed the proposed \vetland buffer ordinance at a \vorkshop meeting. She stated changes were made to the ordinance based on that meeting. Ms. Haug further noted that this ordinance is much less restrictive than many other communities. She revie\ved the ordinance and its purpose. Mayor I<linzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor I<linzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Farber stated he doesn't see any issues Vlith dumping grass clippings in \vetland areas and questioned \vhy staff feels it is an issue. Ms. Haug stated grass clippings contain phosphorous that can add too many nutrients to the \vetland vegetation. She noted that the city has a compost facility for residential use. Councilmember Morin questioned \vhat happens in a situation where there are erosion issues or unacceptable vegetation. Ms. Haug stated the city would need to review the situation and consider the type of vegetation that should be in the \\ietland. She stated the developer \V~ould then be required to repair the \V~edand. She stated if there are drainage issues staff would have to figure out way to redirect runoff from the area, \V"hich the developer would have to remedy. Councilmember Morin requested it state in the ordinance \vhat the consequences \\zill be for \vetland issues. 11ayor I<linzing questioned Section 30-1852l\.v. regarding the city's discretion to install a trail. She stated is should be required to follow the Master Trails Plan. Councilmember Farber concurred.