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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes August 28, 2013 incurred costs to date and Council Member Fehrenbacher desired to delay action on this item. C ouncil Member Fehrenbacher opposed. Mo tion passed. 4. Planning & Zoning Commission Findings & Decision Related to Code Amendment — Chapter 156, Sections 156.006 & 156.111 — Fences & Privacy Screening Administrator Larson reported that the Commission recommended approving the presented amendment due to a request of a resident. Council Member Love, Planning & Zoning Commission Liaison, stated that no members of the public were present for the public hearing and Administrator Larson stated that no written or verbal comments were received prior to the meeting. Mayor Wilharber had concern regarding the increase in height requirement to seven and one -half feet for the privacy screening and the potential for accumulation of debris /clutter. Administrator Larson stated that specific requirements exist such as the total area enclosed by the special privacy screening could not exceed an area equal to one half of the area of the first floor of the dwelling and the total lineal footage of the screening could not exceed an amount equal to the distance across the lot at the front setback of the dwelling. Administrator Larson also stated that this is only for screening purposes. Mo tion made by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Love to app rove the Planning & Zoning Commission's Findings & Decision Related to Code Amendm Chapter 156, Sections 156.006 & 156. — Fences & Privacy Screening as presented Mayor Wilharber oppos Motion carried. Mayor Wilharber stated that there would be a meeting with representatives from Anoka County, the City Engineer and staff shortly and information would be provided to them regarding projected costs associated with the reconstruction of Centerville Road. Administrator Larson stated that once the design for storm sewer, trail /sidewalk and other amenities had been decided a Joint Powers Agreement would be drafted. It was reported that a public hearing was scheduled for September 24, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. at St. Genevieve's Community Parish for obtaining resident input. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS /UPDATES a. Budget 2014 Draft Administrator Larson reported that the draft that was contained in the packet was the same as what has previously been discussed at Council work sessions and that the levy would remain the same as last year. Administrator Larson stated that a resolution would be placed before Council at their next meeting for consideration of adopting the preliminary budget and levy with a subsequent December 11 meeting being scheduled to adopt the budget and levy for 2014. Page 6 of 7 6