07-17-2006 CC MIN - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

City Council Minutes July 17, 2006 Page 8 the type of fences that should be installed and their aesthetics. He stated the intent of the ordinance is to prevent accidental falls into pools. . Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councihnember Morin expressed concerns with enforcement of this ordinance utilizing a controlled access. He questioned if the ordinance would be enforced only when there is a tragedy. Mr. Leeseberg stated he is unsure how it would be enforced. He stated there is no easy way to enforce pool safety and noted that a pool owner needs to take responsibility for their pool and parents need to be responsible with kids around pools. He stated even if the city required fencing around these pools, who's to say someone won't leave the fence gate open. He stated staff tried to find a balance that can be enforced at staff level. He stated if the city required fences around these structures there would be issues with the type of fence needed around these structures, especially since the pools are temporary. Councilmember Farber stated having pools automatically draws people to it. He stated all pools should have fences around them. He stated if the ordinance is passed tonight he would like to see enforcement of it. He stated the ordinance is too all-inclusive. He stated the pool walls are not a deterrent to access. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 06-09 AMENDING SECTION 30-796 "FENCES; VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS AND DRIVEWAYS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CASE NO. OA 06-05. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. . Council directed staff to inform local retailers about the ordinance change and to ask them to post the notice in the pool sales area to inform customers. 6.6. Ordinance to Approve an Amendment to the Land Use Regulations Section 30-860 & 30- 866 Regarding Signs. Requested by the City of Elk River. Public Hearing- Case No. OA 06- 06 Planner Chris Leeseberg reviewed proposed language changes to the use of temporary signs in Elk River. He stated many signs in Elk River have been non-conforming and signs that do have permits are not meeting some of the ordinance requirements such as setbacks. He reviewed signage for surrounding communities. Mr. Leeseberg recommended a limit of three signs not to exceed 30 days in a calendar year. He reviewed other minor changes with construction signs and fees for obtaining a sign permit. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councihnember Motin stated that many of the signs are not meeting the intent of the ordinance and questioned why the city should change it and how it can be enforced. Councilmember Dietz stated he would like to see a total ban on temporary signs. He stated he contacted the City of Maple Grove and they do not allow temporary signs and they don't .