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Resolution 14 -_ag A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Notice of Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 14 -12, an Ord'onznce Arnend ng Section 30 -934, entitled "Landscaping ", of the City of Elk River Minnesota, City Code WHEREAS, on October 20, 2014, the Elk River City Council adopted Ordinance No. 14- 12 amending Section 30 -934 of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances pertaining to landscaping; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.191, Subd. 4 allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the following summary will clearly inform the public on the intent and effect of Ordinance No. 14 -12; and WHEREAS, a copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 14 -12 is available for inspection by any person at the office of the Elk River City Clerk, 13065 Orono Parkway, during regular business hours — 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, as follows: That the City Council, by at least a four - fifths vote, authorizes publication of the title and the following summary of Ordinance No. 14 -12. Public Notice During their October 20, 2014, meeting, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 14 -12, an ordinance amending Section 30 -934, entitled "landscaping ". In summary, Ordinance No. 14 -12 makes the following five (5) changes to Section 30 -934 of the city code: 1. Adds mulch and rock as permitted groundcovers. 2. Expands Section 30 -934 (b) to include all districts except permitted single - family uses. 3. Adds a new section for single - family uses and requires a minimum of two trees in the front yard of each new home. 4. Adds a tree species list that all required trees must be selected from. 5. Makes general amendments and changes to improve consistency, clarity, and readability. �a�EaE® ey INATUR