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Councilmember Riley suggested updating the language around `urban' as Ramsey does not have many urban areas. City Administrator Hagen shared that Councilmember Howell noted a discussion on the Home Occupation Permit section and the uses allowed in relation to ammunition and firearms dealers. Councilmember Woestehoff shared that he would like to discuss notification requirements. Councilmember Olson stated that he received an email about `mother-in-law' apartments and asked if this was included in the draft. Planning Manager Larson said that there are a few edits to this in the draft. He asked if Councilmember Olson could direct the resident that emailed him to the Planning Staff and they can address their questions. Councilmember Woestehoff asked about the helicopter section. Planning Manager Larson stated that there was a helicopter that took off from a resident's property. He noted that this, and other similar items in the draft, are in there for in case these situations ever happen. He added that some of these definitions are in there as a requirement from the State. Councilmember Musgrove asked about the sound wall definition and why they are not regulated if they are looked at in development plans. Planning Manager Larson explained that fences and sound walls are looked at similarly and if these are in the highway right-of-way it is not regulated. City Administrator Hagen stated that these are looked at as a part of the development review process. He added that regulation of this is based on Staff being diligent and checking the plans. Councilmember Musgrove asked if a definition would help guide this. City Administrator Hagen said no and that a detailed review of plans will be what guides this. 2.04: Discuss Polling Locations City Clerk Schmidt reviewed the Staff report concerning changing polling locations for two of the larger precincts. She stated that she visited each polling location during the last election and had trouble finding parking at both Independent Baptist and Fire Station #2. She shared the recommendations to switch the polling place at Independent Baptist to Fire Station #1 and Fire Station #2 to Ramsey Elementary. Councilmember Musgrove stated that Ramsey Elementary makes sense and suggested asking the school if the poll workers could gain access to the gym earlier for set up. City Council Work Session / April 11, 2023 Page 6 of 8