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City Council Work Session Meeting December 19,2005 2 . Members of the City Council recommended that City staff create language that would clarify that the home owner is responsible for rolling the garbage can to the curb and removing the garbage can from the curb once the refuse has been collected. Also, all garbage containers must be kept in a properly screened area and non-conspicuous area (as practicable) from adjoining premises. Building Official Dave Scherbel reviewed with the City Council staff concerns regarding membrane structures. Membrane structures are typically made of an aluminum frame with poly, canvas, or similar material. A membrane structure is intended to be temporary, but most residents usually leave the structure up for an extended period of time. City staff is seeking clarification from the City Cow1Cil regarding the length of time in which a membrane structure should be allowcd on a rcsidential property. Councilmember Rem recommended that the City should require a permit for membrane structures. Councilmember Larson said that he would prefer not to allow membrane structures. Mayor Aplikowski suggested that the City allow membrane structures for a maximum of thirty days. It is important that the City creates a more clearly defincd definition of what is considered a mcmbrane structure. . City Administrator Wolfe said that City staff will work on revising the City Code concerning membrane structures. Building Official Dave Scherbel reviewed with the City Council staff concerns regarding residcnts parking motorized vehicles on grass areas. The City currently allows 30 foot RV's to be parked on grassy areas. Docs the City Council want City staff to actively enforce the City ordinance that does not allow parking on grass areas? Members of thc City Council were in agreement that the City should actively enforce the City ordinancc that does not allow vehicles to be parked on grass. Council member Holden recommended that City staff revise the existing ordinance to cover the issues that were addressed tonight. Councilmember Larson stated that the City should be more aggressive in enforcing housing code compliance issues to protect our housing stock. Cable TV and Technolol!v Issues Mr. Craig Wilson, Arden Hills representative on the North Suburban Cable Commission, provided the City Council with an update on cable TV and related technology issues for the City. . Mr. Wilson reported that the North Suburban Cable Commission recently passed their budget for 2006. The Cable Commission also agreed to a legal settlement with Comeast due to excessive