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Councilmember Look stated that he has received comments from residents regarding some of the permit fees in the City and how they relate to other communities. He asked how some of the fees relate to neighboring communities and what basis is used for increasing the fees. Finance Officer Lund stated that the building permit fees, for example, have not been increased. She stated that there was a schedule established in 2003 from the League of Minnesota Cities that they follow. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Dehen, to adopt Ordinance #08- 30,2009 Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges. The Recording Secretary performed a roll call vote: Councilmember Look: Councilmember Olson: Councilmember Elvig: Councilmember Strommen: Councilmember Dehen: Councilmember Jeffrey: Mayor Gamec: Opposed Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye Motion carried. Case #3: Request for a Home Occupation Permit and Interim Use Permit to Exceed Accessory Structure Space: Case of Gene and Cindy Goede Community Development Director Miller stated that the applicant has asked for a 4,000 sq. ft. accessory structure. She stated that they found that a business was being operated on the subject property and has been for about 10 years. She stated that most of the work occurs offsite and they have two non-resident employees. She stated that there is some wood cutting and splitting done on site and showed photos of this activity. She stated that they currently do not have hours of operation, but staff is proposing 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2:00 p.m. to 5 :00 p.m. Monday through Saturday for loud operations. She stated that there have not been any complaints filed against this business. She stated that there are two accessory structures on the site and the new structure would cause an overage. She stated that staff is recommending that the existing 1,500 sq. ft. structure be removed on the completion of the new structure, which is why they are recommending an interim use permit in this situation. She stated that the structure would be allowed to store vehicles, but not the wood. She stated that it would be a metal paneled building and would reduce visibility of the business on the site. Mayor Gamec asked if all the vehicles would be stored inside the building. Mr. Goede stated that there is room for three vehicles inside, and they are planning to sell one of their other trucks. Councilmember Dehen asked about chipper activity. City Council / November 25, 2008 Page 6 of 24