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7. PUBLIC HEARING None. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS 8.01: Adopt Ordinance #25-04 Northstar Truck & RV Parking - Rezoning and Site Plan Review - 15861 Jarvis St. NW Planning Manager Larson reviewed the Staff report in regard to the rezoning and site plan review for Northstar Truck and RV Parking. Milaniya Oayenyagra, 21011 Peony Lane, Rogers, MN, the daughter of the applicant, came forward and shared that the reason they never came to the City to get any permits originally was because her father did not know they were needed. She noted that once the City intervened and requested these permits, they started working with both Ramsey and Elk River the past two years to get the property into compliance. She said the intent of the business was for outdoor storage. She shared that they have contacted the owner of the dumpster that is parked on the property and let them know that they will need to find somewhere else to park it. She added that all of the vehicles that are from the auction are being removed. She noted that they were under the impression that they could park semi-trucks on the property as long as the number of inoperable vehicles was under 3% of the property. She stated that the photos that were shown this evening are very old and the property has since been cleaned up. Councilmember Riley asked if some of the photos shown have been taken in the last few weeks since this item was discussed. Planning Manager Larson said the pictures shown that do not show snow were taken last week. Councilmember Riley asked if the paving is included in the site plan. Planning Manager Larson said yes. Mayor Heineman noted that there had been new vehicles added to the lot since the first reading of the ordinance, which have now been removed. He asked what kind of enforcement measures they can have if these infractions continue. Planning Manager Larson explained that they could have code enforcement send out a nuisance violation with fines that would increase with every violation. Councilmember Riley shared that last time they discussed this, he was concerned with the applicant not following the rules and they have already violated these rules. He noted that if they pass this, he believes they are opening Staff up to a never-ending code enforcement battle. Councilmember Buscher said she will not be supporting this; however, she is grateful to have new businesses in the City, but would like to see the City uphold its standards in this situation. City Council / March 25, 2025 Page 4 of 8