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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday,June 13, 2011 <br /> Page 9 <br /> tachment B) entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Selected Text of Title 10, `Zon- <br /> ing Code," including Amendments in Section 1004.08B (LDR-1 District Dimen- <br /> sional Standards); Section 1004.09B (LDR-2 District Dimensional Standards); <br /> Section 1006.04C (O/BP District Dimensional Standards); and Section 1006.05C <br /> (I District Dimensional Standards) of the City Code." <br /> Roll Call <br /> Ayes: Johnson; Pust;Willmus; McGehee; and Roe. <br /> Nays: None. <br /> 10. Presentations <br /> a. Joint Meeting with the Public Works, Environment and Transportation <br /> Commission <br /> Chair James DeBenedet; and Commissioners Dwayne Stenlund and Steve Gjer- <br /> dingen. Chair DeBenedet advised that Members Joan Felice and Jan Vanderwall <br /> were unable to attend tonight. <br /> Chair DeBenedet reviewed the past year's accomplishments and work-to-date, as <br /> detailed on the agenda included in the RCA dated June 13, 2011. <br /> Related to Organized Solid Waste Collection Discussions (Item 1.e), Chair DeBe- <br /> nedet advised that the PWET Commission was proceeding deliberately to deter- <br /> mine if refuse hauler trucks are having a major impact on city roadways; and <br /> noted that the research was continuing. <br /> Chair DeBenedet expressed the Commission's appreciation to the City Council <br /> for their support and in their adoption of the Coal Tar Sealant Ban Ordinance and <br /> Forestry Ordinance Update earlier tonight, helping to validate the work of the <br /> PWET Commission, its research and recommendations. <br /> Member Stenlund expressed his appreciation for the Commission's rewarding and <br /> informative field trip when reviewing intersections in the community to gain that <br /> personal perspective. <br /> Discussion among Commissioners and Councilmembers included various Erosion <br /> Control Update Ordinance, Illicit Discharge based on the MPCA Audit of the <br /> City's MS4 Ordinance and recommended permits; and development of further <br /> policies based on goals of the Comprehensive Plan for storm water management <br /> and tree preservation. <br /> Member Stenlund noted that the PWET Commission was still educating them- <br /> selves about the Complete Streets concept; minimum impact design standards for <br /> stormwater collection by trees through a livable root system; and referenced a <br /> very informative presentation by Randy Neprash with Bonestroo on international <br />