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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - .JUNE 28,1999 23 With regard to the note on page 3-1 I, Councilmember Malone statcd that it would be acceptable to provide for tl1e penalty in the fee schedule adopted by reference. With regard to page 3-13, Section 320.09, subparagraph C, Councilmember Malone noted that licenses for garage sales are to ensure that tl1ese sales are not held everyday. Mr. Fritsinger indicated that he had asked what the rationale behind this license requirement was. It serves no practical purpose otl1er than; there have been cases in otl1er communities where residents try to have garage sales everyday. Staff had agreed to continue with this license requirement for the purpose of paper tracking. He noted that the City does not charge a fee for this license. Councilmember Larson asked if it might be better to simply include a statement, which limits the amount of time, a garage sale can go on, rather than licensing. Mr. Fritsinger stated that Scction 320.11 does state how long and how many garage sales can be conducted by a homeowncr within one year. Councilmember Larson asked if outdoor concerts should be included in the activity list on page 3-14. Mr. Fritsinger stated that, historically, tl1e City Council has wanted to approve all events. Ovcr time, some events were not ones, which have been forwardcd to the Council. He asked the Council how they felt about this. Councilmember Malone stated that tl1e current process works well. Mr. Fritsinger stated that staff needs to figure out how to deal witl1 the approvals of flea markets and sidewalk sales. These types of sales do not occur often in the City of Arden Hills. However, at times at the Arden Plaza merchants will display items outside on the sidcwalk. These activities have never been brought before tl1e City Council for approval in the past. Mr. Fritsinger indicated that staff had interpreted this reference as a larger flea market, which would be held in such a place as a hotel parking lot. Councilmember Larson expressed his belief that outdoor concerts should be included in the activity list. Mr. Fritsinger confirmed tl1at outdoor concerts should be brought to the City Coullcil for approval. Mayor Probst concurred. Mr. Fritsinger stated that there have been several road races hcld by the North Heights Lutheran Church. These activities have not historically been brought before the Council for approval either. Councilmember Larson stated that he would be willing to leave the granting of these permits up to the staff. However, the City Council would like to know if any complaints are made regarding the races. Mayor Probst notcd that most oftl1ese permit approvals are accomplished by the Conscnt Calendar, primarily so that the Council is aware of the events. Councilmember Larson asked if the rcference to commercial sidewalk sales needs to remain listed in the activity list. Mr. Fritsinger stated that it might be bcst to leave the sidewalk sales listcd in case thc businesses along County Road E decidcd that they wanted to usc the sidewalk for sales.