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and allowing ATVs on City streets provides another mode of transportation. Mayor Ramsey indicated if problems arise in The COR or other areas, he would reconsider his support. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers McGlone, Backous, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: Councilmember Strommen. Absent: Councilmember Elvig. Councilmember Elvig arrived at 7:33 p.m. and indicated he would abstain from the vote. Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember McGlone, to introduce Ordinance to Amend Chapter 54 of the Ramsey City Code, which Chapter is known as the Traffic and Vehicle Chapter of the Ramsey, Minnesota, City Code — an Ordinance Creating Article V, Sections 103- 102 Recreational Vehicles — Golf Carts. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers McGlone, Backous, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: Councilmember Strommen. Abstain: Councilmember Elvig. 7.05: Introduce Ordinance to Amend City Code Chapter 10 (Animals) Related to Keeping of Non - Domestic Animals on Parcels Less than Three (3) Acres in Size Senior Planner Gladhill reviewed the staff report. The Council discussed the proposed ordinance and expressed a reluctance to consider animals such as donkeys, roosters, pigs, or goats on lots less than three acres in size. The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to redraft the ordinance prior to introduction to allow four chickens per one - quarter acre for lots under three acres; to use animal units for properties larger than three acres; and, to require a CUP for bee keeping so notification is provided to surrounding property owners. 7.06: Consider East Side Oil Equipment Lease To avoid appearance of a conflict, Councilmember McGlone left the Council Chambers at 7:47 p.m. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson and Street Supervisor Reimer reviewed the staff report and answered questions of Council. The Council discussed the proposal and support was expressed to offer residents a collection site to recycle used oil; however, concerns were expressed relating to level of staff resources to monitor the tank, liability to have residents access the site, and environmental liability should there be a spill. City Attorney Goodrich recommended the contract be amended to require additional insurance and indemnity for liability and environmental hazards in addition to naming the City as an additional insured. The Council also suggested a shorter termination clause in the event of a hazardous situation. City Council / May 8, 2012 Page 6 of 8