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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 13, 2009 Page 9 Further discussion included definition of structures, not applicable to compost bins since they are movable and not permanent structures; location of garbage bins inside a structure; what constituted the definition of "container;" and clarify- ing the intent of a resident related to proper management of compost materials. Ihlan moved, Johnson seconded, including Councilmember's suggested amended language as follows; including revising location from one foot to five feet from neighboring properties: Section 409.03 Compost Areas or Containers "Composting shall be conducted within a composting area(s) or a compost container(s) not to exceed five feet in length, width or height. Lots of up to ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area may have up to two composting areas or two compost containers per lot and lots greater than 10,000 square feet in area may have up to three composting ar- eas or three compost containers per lot. Compost containers shall be constructed or made of a durable material; including, but not limited to sturdy woven wire fencing, rot- resistant wood, or a commercially purchased composting unit that will provide for ade- quate aeration. Containers shall be constructed and maintained in a structurally sound manner. Section 409.04 Location on Property Composting areas or compost containers(s) shall be located in the rear yard no closer than one foot five feet to any rear or side property line and no closer than 20 feet to any habitable building other than the resident's own home. Mayor Klausing spoke in opposition to the amendment, opining that the proposed amendments were not necessary. Councilmember Johnson spoke in support of the motion, opining that there were a number of people composting without a container, and he didn't want to discour- age those successfully managing their compost from doing so with or without a container. Councilmember Roe spoke in support of the amendment, opining that any issues related to maintenance should be addressed in Section 409.06 of the ordinance. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Roe; Ihlan; and Johnson. Nays: Klausing. Motion carried. Klausing moved, Ihlan seconded, enactment of Ordinance No. 1384 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 407, Health and Sanitation, and Adding Chapter 409, Residential Composting;" as amended. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing.