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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 18, 2003 Page 4 of $ Resolution--Site Plan #2003-52: Greenlawn Sprinklers 2nd Building (2250 Millard Avenue) Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the site plan, with conditions. Hinzman noted that the applicant currently has out~tanding site maintenance i~ue~ on their current ~ite. Councilmember Schultz questioned the need for 18 spots when the applicant is only required to install 9 parking spots. Councilmember Moratzka expressed concern over the landscape plan as well as the current outstanding issues on this site. She questioned whether this approval can be tied to the applicant complying with code violations. City Attorney Moynihan stated that existing code violations are currently being addressed in a civil/criminal forum. The applicant, Troy Tuerberg, stated that the property in question has been mowed and is currently in compliance. He requested approval of the site plan to keep the project's schedule on track. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the resolution as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Approve Domestic Preparedness Joint Powers Agreement Osberg explained that this agreement would allow the City to collaborate with Dakota County and other cities in the county on domestic preparedness issues and to take advantage of available funding for training and other resources. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the JPA as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. First Reading and Schedule Public Hearing--Ordinance Amendment: Grass and Weeds on Private Property Osberg explained that there has been a request to consider changing the ordinance to limit the length of grass to 6". Current regulations are 12". Councilmember Yandrasits expressed concern over the possible increased costs in regulating this change. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the first reading and schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, September 2, 2003. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Approve Classification and Compensation Schedule Adjustment Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the adjustment as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file.