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After canceling our originally scheduled City-wide Clean-up Day due to COVID, staff has made some technology investments to reduce contact. A date of Saturday, October 11 has been set for the rescheduled event. Residential Outdoor Storage In response to some citizen complaints and to help curb other disturbances in residential districts, a city-wide compliance check was completed for vehicles parked in the front yard. A total of 45 letters were sent to those in violation, asking them to move their vehicles off the front lawn. A follow-up inspection was conducted at found about 50% compliance from those who received the initial letter. The remaining half will receive another letter asking for compliance. Driveway and Parking Ordinance Review The Planning and Zoning Commission continues to work diligently on issues related to what and where certain vehicles can be parked on residential properties. Both the existing ordinance and the one being contemplated by P&Z do not allow parking of any vehicles in the front yard (not on the driveway). Public Hearings Scheduled The Planning and Zoning Commission has scheduled Public Hearings on ordinances related to: Industrial District Outdoor Storage Requirements, Lawn Maintenance and Backyard Chickens. The hearings will be held at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on October 13, 2020. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Rescheduled The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission has been rescheduled to October 13, to avoid conflict with Nite to Unite. officials was held on 8/4 and produced positive momentum. We are hopeful that a plan can be developed to mitigate noise. th 7129 20Ave. A letter from the city attorney was issued to the business owner allowing a final opportunity to abate the lighting issues. PUBLIC WORKS/STREETS City Hall Renovation Crawford Merz was awarded the contract at the City Council meeting on August 26. The project will include a renovation of the city council chambers, city hall lobby, and some carpet and in-floor heating work in the city hall office area. A kick-off meeting with the contractor is scheduled for the week of September 8. COVID-19 All staff are healthy and on a regular work schedule.