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Council Member Sweeney questioned whether the old or new Ordinance #4 was in effect at the time Mr. Salazar began construction of the fence. Mr. March stated that Mr. Salazar had begun construction of the fence prior to the new ordinance. Mayor Wilharber questioned whether there was any opposition to the fence from others in the neighborhood. Mr. March stated that he was unaware of opposition to the fence and noted the two (2) letters presented by the Salazars, Council Member Nelson indicated she had received a complaint from the neighbor directly across the street from the Salazars expressing concern that the fence is too close to the sidewalk. Mr. Salazar indicated he is obligated to keeping the sidewalk clear and will continue to do so. Mayor Wilharber questioned Mr. Salazar as to snow removal, fence obstruction of same and indicated that disposing of snow into the street was not allowed. Mr. Salazar indicated his snowblower would blow the snow up and over the fence into his backyard. Mr. Salazar stated his willingness to sign any document the City would require of him to acknowledge his financial responsibility for any repairs to the fence should it be damaged or need to be removed if the City allowed it to remain in its current location. Council Member Nelson questioned the purpose of completing the fence prior to fulfilling the Council's previous requirement in regards to the kennel. Mayor Wilharber made a point of order comment indicating questions regarding the kennel were not relative to the Variance Public Hearing. Council Member Nelson indicated her question was meant to clarify the comments Mr. Salazar had previously made. Mr. Salazar stated that in order to cement the floor of the kennel, it needs to be partially disassembled and the cement would then need to dry prior to reassembly. Mr. Salazar estimated the process to take approximately one week and during this time, the dogs would not have an enclosure. Motion by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Mayor Wilharber to close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Wilharber closed the public hearing at 6:27 p.m. 4. Northern Forest Products — Five Year Tax Abatement Mr. March indicated the official public hearing on the tax abatement was scheduled for November 8, 2000. He told Council he had been working with Ehlers and Associates and Mr. McDowell, Northern Forest Products, to establish the proposed increase in taxable market valuation for the proposed expansion. Accurate figures should be available for the October 25, 2000 Council meeting. No comments were heard from the audience. Page 4 of 14