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statute, and by definition that does inclnde resident application of commercial products. Member Neprash said there are instances when a non-commercial applicator applies commercial applications to public properties. Member Neprash would like the signage requirement to apply to them. The Commission had also questioned the buffer zones listed in the current ordinance. The City Attorney had been consulted and said there was nothing in state law that dictates what the buffer is so the City can determine that measurement themselves. Member Neprash moved to change the ordinance as follows: 408.03, C.: 408.03, E.: 408.04, A.: Replace with state statute Change buffer zone from 10' to 50' Delete "noncommercial" and include a reference saying it does apply to nonconm1ercial applicators in locations listed in 408.04, B., 5. Change title to "Lawn Fertilizer/Pesticide Member Fischer seconded Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion carried Mr. Schwartz said this would go to the City Attorney to draft a proposed amendment to the ordinance. When that is received, he will bring it back to the Commission for their approval; and then they can send it to the City Council for them to address. 7. James Addition Alternate Access At a previous meeting, the Commission had asked staff to prepare a recommendation statement to be forwarded to the City Council, which was discussed and altered. Vice-chair Willenbring reiterated what residents had told them at the public hearing, namely that they didn't want the neighborhood changed regardless of whether MnlDOT closed the intersection. Member Neprash suggested adding that there appear to be difficulties with signalization. He also wanted to suggest that the Council work with MnlDOT to try to keep the intersection open. Vice-chair Willenbring disagreed because this issue has been discussed for years and why drag it out longer when the end result seems to already be determined. Page 3 of?