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Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the City Council adopted a Code enforcement policy that would be helpful to discuss at an upcoming work session for potential amendment. Councilmember Musgrove stated the City Council should review the appeal process again, to improve communication. Councilmember Musgrove asked whether City Staff will keep a record of the plan verifying the number of violations during a specific time frame. Ms. McGuire confirmed this, adding there is a lengthy record in the permit system. Councilmember Musgrove stated the past year has been difficult for local businesses, with Covid restrictions, business limitations and financial issues. She added it is reasonable to take into consideration the business climate over the past year, with Covid restrictions, Covid-related limitations, and struggling businesses. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Heineman, to postpone abatement of 6336 Highway 10 NW indefinitely as the property owner appears to be in compliance, and no action is required. Motion carried 6-1. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Heineman, Howell, Musgrove, Riley, and Woestehoff. Voting No: Councilmember Specht 7.08: Adopt Resolution #21-218 Granting Amended Interim Use Permit for St. Katharine Drexel Senior Planner McGuire Brigl reviewed an Interim Use Permit (IUP) that has already been granted to St. Katharine Drexel Church for a storage building on their site, to be constructed prior to construction of the new church. She added restrooms are proposed to be added to the storage building, which will require a water line. She noted City Staff recommend that the IUP be amended to clarify and include details about the new water line. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated, at the Planning Commission meeting, the IUP was approved with two Planning Commissioners abstaining as their involvement in the church construction project. She added this is another reason to amend the IUP rather than handle it administratively, in the interest of transparency. Councilmember Musgrove asked whether the location of the proposed storage building has changed. Ms. McGuire stated the location was not specified as the site plan was not refined. A resident, representing St. Katharine Drexel Church, stated the exact location of the storage building was not finalized. He added the building was originally proposed to be located closer to Central Park but was moved east of the tree line to keep development options open. Councilmember Musgrove asked whether the IUP is for the water line. The applicant stated the IUP amendment is being recommended by City Staff to show the restrooms on the inside of the storage building, since the buildings were empty on the original drawings. City Council / July 27, 2021 Page 23 of 25