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Councilmember Musgrove commented that as a member of the Joint Powers Board they have worked hard on this and it is exciting that this is moving forward. She thanked all the members of the Board and wished Nowthen well as it moves forward. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to Adopt Resolution #21-099 Terminating the Joint Powers Fire Protection Agreement Between the City of Ramsey and the City of Nowthen. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Musgrove, Woestehoff, Heineman, Howell, Riley, and Specht. Voting No: None. Mayor Kuzma wished Nowthen luck with its own department. 7.02: Introduce Ordinance #21-10 Prohibiting Targeted Picketing in Residential Neighborhoods Police Chief Katers reviewed the staff report and recommendation to introduce Ordinance #21-10 creating Section 133 of the Ramey City Code Chapter 34, Article IV, entitled Targeting Picketing in Residential Neighborhoods. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Heineman, to introduce Ordinance #21-10 creating Section 133 of Ramsey City Code Chapter 34, Article IV, entitled Targeted Picketing in Residential Neighborhoods. Further discussion: Councilmember Woestehoff commented that he believes that this is an important ordinance but will not be supporting this because he would prefer an exclusion for elected officials. He commented that while he does not believe that staff or residents should be subject to picketing, the public should have the right to do so for elected officials. Councilmember Heineman agreed with Councilmember Woestehoff. He stated that public officials sign up for a higher level of scrutiny and believed that those officials can be held accountable. He stated that he does like that this ordinance would protect residents but also will not be supporting this because it does not exclude public officials. Councilmember Musgrove asked if someone could second a motion they will not support. City Administrator Ulrich confirmed that could be done. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Musgrove, Howell, Riley, and Specht. Voting No: Councilmembers Heineman and Woestehoff. 7.03: Adopt Ordinance #21-01 Amending City Code Sections 117-111 (R-1 Residential District) and 117-112 (R-2 Residential District) Clarifying Subdistricts Based on Lot Size Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation from the Planning Commission to adopt Ordinance #21-01. City Council / April 13, 2021 Page 5 of 20