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Facebook and citizen Request Tracker as communication tools for the Public Works Department. 4) Consider Options for Street Sweeping — Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to research costs of subcontracting by discussing this option with the City of Plymouth, and look at the viability of using refurbished sweepers. 5) Consider Priority Streetlight Installation Related to Various 2011 Improvement Projects — Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee and recommend the City council direct staff to install all the streetlights referenced in this case with a dedicated funding source for each, which will be determined based upon submission of additional information and discussion. 6) Review Mass Grading Concepts and Import Policy for The COR — Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to have a model policy drafted. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Wise, Backous, Elvig, McGlone, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Request for a Home Occupation Permit to Operate an Auto Body Repair Business on the Property Located at 17441 Baugh St NW; Case of Lawrence and Paula Ferber Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson reviewed the staff report. Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adopt Resolution #11 -05- 099 adopting Findings of Fact #0885 relating to the request from Lawrence and Paula Ferber for a Home occupation Permit to operate an auto body repair and refinishing business on the property located at 17441 Baugh Street NW and Adopt Resolution #11 -05 -100 approving the issuance of the Home Occupation permit based on the Findings of Fact. Further discussion: Councilmember McGlone noted in an earlier meeting, it was discussed that any structure that is over 2000 square feet needs a fire suppression system. Fire Chief Kaplar explained that ordinance is in effect for new buildings. This is an existing building and the code in place when it was built applies unless a major addition is added Councilmember McGlone questioned when the building was built. Lawrence Ferber, owner, answered 1992. Councilmember Elvig asked if there are filings with the County for EPA. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson responded any required permits would be incorporated into this permit. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Backous, Elvig, McGlone, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. City Council / May 31, 2011 Page 5 of 11