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Further Discussion: Councilmember DeLuca inquired as to Mr. Gilles' intent for the second dwelling unit. Ms. Frolik replied that the second unit was to provide living quarters for Mr. Gilles' mother and handicapped sister. Mr. Banwart stated that Ms. Frolik has researched and generally, suburbs do not allow for mother-in-law or accessory apartments. Councilmember DeLuca stated that he is in favor of accessory apartments as they decrease the need to institutionalize senior citizens. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers DeLuca, Pearson, Cich and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case //9: Review Horse Ordinance: Mr. Terry Hendriksen from the Planning and Zoning Commission was present and proceeded to review the proposed amendment to the Horse Ordinance, and the reasoning that went into it's drafting. Mr. Hendriksen noted that Ramsey's current ordinance is unworkable and generally being violated. The current ordinance requires 3 acres per horse and it is not realistic to require an increment of 3 acres for each additional horse. Mayor Reimann stated that he agrees that 3 acre increments for additional horses may need to be revised; he is also in favor of Councilmember DeLuca's suggestion to zone certain neighborhoods as appropriate for the keeping of horses. Councilmember DeLuca stated he agrees that acreage increments for additional horses can be redefined but that he is very much in favor of zoning certain areas for horses; the intent of the 3 acre per horse requirement was to set density limits for horse population just as the City does to control the density of people population. Mr. Hendriksen stated that zoning for horses would have been accomplished with the Rural versus Urban zoning. Mr. Hendriksen suggested that the proposed amendment be revised maintain the initial acreage requirement at 3 acres but allow for 2 rather than 1 horse on the initial increment as they are herd animals and and reduce the increments required for the third and additional horses. Councilmember DeLuca stated that the section of the proposed ordinance addressing accumulation of manure should address any number of horse density. Mr. Hendriksen stated that when the horse density is less than one/half acre, the elements work manure into the soil. Councilmember DeLuca expressed concern that the Police Chief is not equipped to impound horses as stated in the proposed ordinance; there is also concern for the safety of the proposed horseman's committee in exercising their policing power. Council consensus was that the intial acreage increment should remain at 3 acres. Councilmember DeLuca was of the opinion that no horses should be allowed on less than 3 acres south of the MWCC boundary. Council consensus was to place the horse ordinance review on the May 9 Council agenda for further discussion. City Council/April 25, 1989 Page 12 of 17