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City Attorney Goodrich replied that the ordinance states that fencing material must be wood or chain link or other material as approved by the zoning administrator. Community Development Director Frolik noted that that wording was added in 2002. Mayor Gamec istated that he would recommend that the fence would have a setback of.at least two feet from the property line to stop horses from reaching overthe electric fence onto adjacent properties. If the fence is already located on the property line it would have to be moved by July 1'~' and if there is an issue with trees that have to be moved staff should be notified and the fence may have to lie located in a temporary location until .the trees are removed. If people are dumping onto ~he Konzak's property that needs to cease. He also recommended that only two strands be elecffified rather than three. Councilmember Cook stated that he thought they were going down a slippery slope because staff was following the ordinance, which allows them to approve other materials and then once the neighborhood Opposed what was approved now the Council: is looking at taking away his property rights.' Mayor Gamecrreplied that it is up to the City Council to hear 'both arguments and make a decision. He ittquired if anyone on the Council was opposed to a minimum setback of two feet from the property line for the exterior strand. Councihnember Pearson inquired if the fence had already been installed to what the City authorized. Mr. Konzak r_~. ied';that the fence was installed this fall within a foot of the property line. Councilmembet Elvig stated that he would like to add that there be a separation from the exterior strand to the eldctric wire. Councilmeml]? Kurak inquired asto hoW long Mr. Konzak would have to move the fence. Mayor Garnet ~plied that he would like to see the fence moved by July 1, 2004. Councilmembet; Ku'i'ak stated that when the ordinance was changed in 2002, it was written to require chain link or wood, but they also recognized that Ramsey is a growing community so they had to. allt)w for flexibility because there is a lot of rural areas where it would not be reasonable tO ~r~uire a wood or chain link fence on ten acres. They even discussed the issue of barbed wire :a~nd left that open as an option because there may be some c~rcumstances where it ~nay be necessary. Councilmember Elvig stated that he agreed with what was being proposed because he believes that was the essence of the initial agreement. Councihnembe~ Kurak stated that she would support what the Mayor proposed also. Councilmember Str°mmen noted that she would support that as well. City Attorney Goodrich explained that staff would draft findings of fact based on the discussion and bring it back at the next City Council meeting for formal action.