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Subject Property. The Applicant has stated that there would be a modification to the existing in -ground irrigation system that would provide a constant source of water for the bees. There is also a large wetland on a portion of the Subject Property (and other adjacent parcels) that could be a natural source of water as well. The proposed location(s), number of hives, and size/volume of hives all comply with City Code Section 10-1 (f) (Beekeeping). The Applicant, a licensed veterinarian, has recently completed two courses regarding beekeeping, including the USDA -APHIS National Veterinary accreditation program training "The Role of Veterinarians in Honey Bee Health" and the University of Minnesota course "Beekeeping in Northern Climates -Year 1", which covers hive and colony management techniques. The Applicant included the obtained certificate with her application for the Beekeeping License (attached). As of the writing of this case, Staff has received one phone call from a resident that received the notice of public comment period. This individual had expressed some concern and asked various questions, but did not provide any official objection to the request. Alternative 1: Adopt Resolution #20-019 approving a Beekeeping License for the Subject Property. The request appears to comply with all standards outlined in City Code Section 10-1(f) and the Applicant has completed multiple courses related to honey bees and beekeeping, demonstrating a commitment to understand the intricacies of this hobby. Staff supports this alternative. Alternative 2: Do not adopt Resolution #20-019. The request complies with all standards outlined in Ramsey City Code Section 10-1(f). As of the writing of this case, there have been no official objections to the Beekeeping License request from surrounding property owners. Thus, Staff does not support this option. Funding Source: This case is being handled as part of Staffs regular duties. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Resolution #20-019 granting a Beekeeping License to Noah and Kimberly Barka on the Subject Property. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #20-019 granting a Beekeeping License to Noah and Kimberly Barka on the Subject Property. Attachments Site Location Map Land Use Application Submittal Information from Applicant Certificates of Completion for Two Beekeeping Training Courses Resolution #20-019: Beekeeping License Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 01/23/2020 11:29 AM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 01/23/2020 02:25 PM Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 01/14/2020 11:19 AM Final Approval Date: 01/23/2020