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Oak Grove City Council meeting, August 29, 2022

City Council

Monday, August 29, 2022

What happened

The council approved a $350,000 G.O. improvement note for assessment projects, adopted a one-year THC-products moratorium, handled multiple consent and engineering resolutions, amended conditions of an IUP for Josh Walstrom, and tabled the accessory dwelling unit ordinance for a work session.

Motions and votes

17 motions on the record.

  • M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA. All in favor.

    moved by Wylie, seconded by Rolf

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 1
  • M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. All in favor.

    moved by West, seconded by Rolf

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 1
  • M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-108 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF A $350,000 G.O. IMPROVEMENT NOTE, SERIES 2022A FOR ASSESSMENT PROJECT. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-108 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF A $350,000 G.O. IMPROVEMENT NOTE, SERIES 2022A FOR ASSESSMENT PROJECT. All in favor.

    moved by West, seconded by Wylie

    Passed
    • YWylie
    • YRolf
    • YDenno
    • YWest
    • YTradewell
    p. 2
  • M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 22-07 TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING SALES, TESTING, MANUFACTURING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN THC PRODUCTS FOR ONE YEAR AND PUBLISHING AN ORDINANCE SUMMARY. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 22-07 TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING SALES, TESTING, MANUFACTURING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN THC PRODUCTS FOR ONE YEAR AND PUBLISHING AN ORDINANCE SUMMARY. All in favor.

    moved by West, seconded by Rolf

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 3
  • M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE B, C, E, F, H, I, AND J. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE B, C, E, F, H, I, AND J. All in favor.

    moved by Wylie, seconded by West

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 4
  • M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE A. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE A. All in favor.

    moved by Rolf, seconded by West

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 4
  • M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE G. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE G. All in favor.

    moved by West, seconded by Wylie

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 4
  • M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO AMEND CONDITION NUMBER SIX TO SAY OUTSIDE STORAGE MUST BE SCREENED WITH FOUR ARBOR VITAE TREES AS DEPICTED ON EXHIBIT A. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO AMEND CONDITION NUMBER SIX TO SAY OUTSIDE STORAGE MUST BE SCREENED WITH FOUR ARBOR VITAE TREES AS DEPICTED ON EXHIBIT A. All in favor.

    moved by West, seconded by Rolf

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 4
  • M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO AMEND CONDITION NUMBER FIVE TO SAY OUTSIDE STORAGE LIMITED TO AREA IDENTIFIED IN THE APPLICATION EXCEPT FOR TWO BUSINESS RELATED TRUCKS AND TWO BUSINESS RELATED TRAILERS. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO AMEND CONDITION NUMBER FIVE TO SAY OUTSIDE STORAGE LIMITED TO AREA IDENTIFIED IN THE APPLICATION EXCEPT FOR TWO BUSINESS RELATED TRUCKS AND TWO BUSINESS RELATED TRAILERS. All in favor.

    moved by West, seconded by Rolf

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 4
  • M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-118 APPROVING FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF SADIES COVE. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-118 APPROVING FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF SADIES COVE. All in favor.

    moved by Rolf, seconded by Wylie

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 5
  • M11MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-119 APPROVING FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF CEDAR CREEK HILLS. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-119 APPROVING FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF CEDAR CREEK HILLS. All in favor.

    moved by Wylie, seconded by Rolf

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 5
  • M12MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-120 APPROVING 207TH AVENUE NW AND 217TH AVENUE NW CHANGE ORDER #1. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-120 APPROVING 207TH AVENUE NW AND 217TH AVENUE NW CHANGE ORDER #1. All in favor.

    moved by West, seconded by Rolf

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 5
  • M13MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-121 APPROVING 207TH AVENUE NW AND 217TH AVENUE NW PAY REQUEST #2. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-121 APPROVING 207TH AVENUE NW AND 217TH AVENUE NW PAY REQUEST #2. All in favor.

    moved by Rolf, seconded by West

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 5
  • M14MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-122 APPROVING 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENTS CHANGE ORDER #3. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-122 APPROVING 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENTS CHANGE ORDER #3. All in favor.

    moved by Wylie, seconded by Rolf

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 5
  • M15MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-123 APPROVING 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PAY REQUEST #2. All in favor.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-123 APPROVING 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PAY REQUEST #2. All in favor.

    moved by West, seconded by Wylie

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 5
  • M16MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO TABLE ORDINANCE 22-05 REGULATING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. Motion carried 4-1. Mayor Denno opposed.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO TABLE ORDINANCE 22-05 REGULATING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. Motion carried 4-1. Mayor Denno opposed.

    moved by Wylie, seconded by West

    Tabled
    • NDenno
    p. 6
  • M17MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADJOURN. Motion carried 4-1. Council Member Tradewell opposed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADJOURN. Motion carried 4-1. Council Member Tradewell opposed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.

    moved by Rolf, seconded by West

    Passed
    • NTradewell
    p. 7

What was on the agenda

34 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.

  1. 1Public forum

    Public comment taken.

    • Public forum
    Discussion only
    PDFp. 1
  2. 2Announcements

    Announcements made (tree lighting, recycle day, etc.).

    • Announcements
    Discussion only
    PDFp. 1
  3. 3Setting of regular agenda

    Approve the regular agenda as presented or add/delete items by majority vote.

    Agenda approved after adding items 7.A and 11.A.

    • Agenda
    Approved
    p. 1p. 1
  4. 4Approval of work session and council minutes for July 25, 2022

    • Minutes approval
    Approved
    PDFp. 1
  5. 5Acknowledge receipt of commission and committee minutes

    Parks Commission minutes for August 17, 2022; Planning Commission minutes for August 18, 2022.

    Acknowledged receipt; no motion recorded.

    • Committee minutes
    No action
    PDFp. 1
  6. 6Sheriff's report for July 2022

    Report presented; questions about traffic arrests and call types.

    • Sheriff report
    Discussion only
    PDFp. 2
  7. 7.APresentation from Karsten Anderson

    Superintendent introduced himself and discussed goals for students’ career preparation.

    • School district presentation
    Discussion only
    p. 2
  8. 7.BMinnesota Rural Water Association Midi Loan - David Drown Associates, Inc.

    Resolution 22-108 authorizing issuance of $350,000 G.O. Improvement Note, Series 2022A for assessment project.

    The council authorized financing for the city’s 2022 assessment projects through the Minnesota Rural Water Association Midi Loan program by approving Resolution 22-108 to issue a $350,000 general obligation improvement note (Series 2022A). The vote was a roll call with all members voting Aye.

    Resolution 22-108 approved by roll-call vote (all Aye).

    • Assessment project financing
    • Bonding/notes
    Approved
    PDFp. 2
  9. 7.CSecond Quarter Financial Report - Abdo Financial Solutions

    Accept 2022 Second Quarter Financial Report.

    No acceptance motion recorded in the minutes for this item.

    • Financial reporting
    Outcome unrecorded
    PDFp. 2
  10. 8.APublic hearing: Interim ordinance 22-07 (THC products moratorium)

    Interim ordinance 22-07 temporarily prohibiting sales, testing, manufacturing, and distribution of certain THC products.

    After a public hearing and discussion about enforcement capacity and the need for time to research regulation and licensing, the council adopted Interim Ordinance 22-07 establishing a one-year moratorium on certain THC products and directed publication of an ordinance summary. Staff indicated that, if adopted, they would begin researching and working on the issue with the planning commission.

    Ordinance 22-07 adopted for one year; ordinance summary to be published.

    • THC products
    • Interim ordinance
    • Moratorium
    Approved
    p. 1p. 3
  11. 9.AConsent agenda: Claims and Accounts

    Removed from initial consent motion and then approved separately.

    • Claims and accounts
    Approved
    PDFp. 3
  12. 9.BConsent agenda: Resolution 22-109 project reduction for Premier Estates

    Approved as part of consent items B, C, E, F, H, I, and J.

    • Premier Estates
    • Resolution 22-109
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 4
  13. 9.CConsent agenda: Resolution 22-110 approving Variance and Minor Subdivision for Lynette Johnson

    Approved as part of consent items B, C, E, F, H, I, and J.

    • Variance
    • Minor Subdivision
    • Lynette Johnson
    • Resolution 22-110
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 4
  14. 9.DConsent agenda: Resolution 22-111 approving IUP for Josh Walstrom

    The council removed the Josh Walstrom interim use permit item from the consent agenda and considered a request to change the screening condition because the applicant planned to move the business to an industrial park. The council amended condition #6 to require screening with four arbor vitae trees (instead of a fence) and amended condition #5 to limit outside storage to the area shown on the application, except for two business-related trucks and two business-related trailers.

    Removed from consent and conditions amended (screening and outside storage limits).

    • Interim Use Permit
    • Josh Walstrom
    • Resolution 22-111
    Approved with conditions
    p. 1p. 3
  15. 9.EConsent agenda: Resolution 22-112 approving Variance for Paul Grund

    Approved as part of consent items B, C, E, F, H, I, and J.

    • Variance
    • Paul Grund
    • Resolution 22-112
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 4
  16. 9.FConsent agenda: Resolution 22-113 approving Step Increases for Firefighters

    Approved as part of consent items B, C, E, F, H, I, and J.

    • Fire department
    • Step increases
    • Resolution 22-113
    Consent calendar
    p. 2p. 4
  17. 9.GConsent agenda: Resolution 22-114 Retirement of Firefighter

    Removed from consent and approved separately.

    • Fire department
    • Retirement
    • Resolution 22-114
    Approved
    p. 2p. 3
  18. 9.HConsent agenda: Resolution 22-115 Hiring of Firefighters

    Approved as part of consent items B, C, E, F, H, I, and J.

    • Fire department
    • Hiring
    • Resolution 22-115
    Consent calendar
    p. 2p. 4
  19. 9.IConsent agenda: Resolution 22-116 Closing Development Escrows

    Approved as part of consent items B, C, E, F, H, I, and J.

    • Development escrows
    • Resolution 22-116
    Consent calendar
    p. 2p. 4
  20. 9.JConsent agenda: Resolution 22-117 approving 2022 Crack Sealing

    Approved as part of consent items B, C, E, F, H, I, and J.

    • Crack sealing
    • Resolution 22-117
    Consent calendar
    p. 2p. 4
  21. 10.AConsulting engineer: Resolution 22-118 Final Acceptance Sadies Cove

    The council approved final acceptance for the Sadies Cove and Cedar Creek Hills developments and approved multiple construction administration actions (change orders and pay requests) for the 207th Ave NW/217th Ave NW paving project and the 2022 street improvements project. The engineer also updated the council on a planned University Avenue border-road paving project with East Bethel and indicated a joint powers agreement would be brought forward.

    • Sadies Cove
    • Final acceptance
    • Resolution 22-118
    Approved
    p. 2p. 5
  22. 10.BConsulting engineer: Resolution 22-119 Final Acceptance Cedar Creek Hills

    The council approved final acceptance for the Sadies Cove and Cedar Creek Hills developments and approved multiple construction administration actions (change orders and pay requests) for the 207th Ave NW/217th Ave NW paving project and the 2022 street improvements project. The engineer also updated the council on a planned University Avenue border-road paving project with East Bethel and indicated a joint powers agreement would be brought forward.

    • Cedar Creek Hills
    • Final acceptance
    • Resolution 22-119
    Approved
    p. 2p. 5
  23. 10.CConsulting engineer: Resolution 22-120 207th Avenue NW and 217th Avenue NW Change Order #1

    The council approved final acceptance for the Sadies Cove and Cedar Creek Hills developments and approved multiple construction administration actions (change orders and pay requests) for the 207th Ave NW/217th Ave NW paving project and the 2022 street improvements project. The engineer also updated the council on a planned University Avenue border-road paving project with East Bethel and indicated a joint powers agreement would be brought forward.

    • 207th Ave NW
    • 217th Ave NW
    • Change order
    • Resolution 22-120
    Approved
    p. 2p. 5
  24. 10.DConsulting engineer: Resolution 22-121 207th Avenue NW and 217th Avenue NW Pay Request #2

    The council approved final acceptance for the Sadies Cove and Cedar Creek Hills developments and approved multiple construction administration actions (change orders and pay requests) for the 207th Ave NW/217th Ave NW paving project and the 2022 street improvements project. The engineer also updated the council on a planned University Avenue border-road paving project with East Bethel and indicated a joint powers agreement would be brought forward.

    • 207th Ave NW
    • 217th Ave NW
    • Pay request
    • Resolution 22-121
    Approved
    p. 2p. 5
  25. 10.EConsulting engineer: Resolution 22-122 2022 Street Improvements Change Order #3

    The council approved final acceptance for the Sadies Cove and Cedar Creek Hills developments and approved multiple construction administration actions (change orders and pay requests) for the 207th Ave NW/217th Ave NW paving project and the 2022 street improvements project. The engineer also updated the council on a planned University Avenue border-road paving project with East Bethel and indicated a joint powers agreement would be brought forward.

    • 2022 Street Improvements
    • Change order
    • Resolution 22-122
    Approved
    p. 2p. 5
  26. 10.FConsulting engineer: Resolution 22-123 2022 Street Improvements Pay Request #2

    The council approved final acceptance for the Sadies Cove and Cedar Creek Hills developments and approved multiple construction administration actions (change orders and pay requests) for the 207th Ave NW/217th Ave NW paving project and the 2022 street improvements project. The engineer also updated the council on a planned University Avenue border-road paving project with East Bethel and indicated a joint powers agreement would be brought forward.

    • 2022 Street Improvements
    • Pay request
    • Resolution 22-123
    Approved
    p. 2p. 5
  27. 10.GEngineer updates

    The council approved final acceptance for the Sadies Cove and Cedar Creek Hills developments and approved multiple construction administration actions (change orders and pay requests) for the 207th Ave NW/217th Ave NW paving project and the 2022 street improvements project. The engineer also updated the council on a planned University Avenue border-road paving project with East Bethel and indicated a joint powers agreement would be brought forward.

    Discussed University Avenue paving as a border road and forthcoming joint powers agreement.

    • University Avenue
    • Joint powers agreement
    • State aid road
    Discussion only
    PDFp. 5
  28. 11Fire department

    Chief presented calls for service; facility needs study deficiencies referenced; fire truck funding discussed.

    • Fire department
    • Fire station
    • Fire truck
    Discussion only
    PDFp. 5p. 6
  29. 12Public works department

    No specific action recorded in minutes under this heading.

    • Public works
    Discussion only
    PDFp. 6
  30. 13Parks

    No specific action recorded in minutes under this heading.

    • Parks
    Discussion only
    PDFp. 5
  31. 14.APlanning department: Ordinance 22-05 Regulating Accessory Dwelling Units

    The council reviewed a draft ordinance regulating accessory dwelling units (ADUs), including discussion about owner occupancy/family member occupancy language and a proposed 50-foot separation requirement. The council decided to hold a work session before proceeding and tabled Ordinance 22-05 by a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Denno opposed; staff planned to schedule the work session before the October 10 meeting.

    Table motion carried 4-1 (Mayor Denno opposed); work session to be scheduled.

    • Accessory dwelling units
    • Ordinance 22-05
    Tabled
    PDFp. 5
  32. 15.ACity administrator updates

    Newsletter, assessment hearing date, budget/levy adoption schedule, sheriff contract upcoming.

    • Administrator updates
    • Budget/levy
    • Assessment hearing
    • Sheriff contract
    Discussion only
    PDFp. 6
  33. 16Mayor/Council requests/updates

    Discussed Anoka County traffic study requirements and possible assessments for turn lanes/study.

    • Traffic study
    • Anoka County
    • Tamarack St NW
    • Viking Blvd NW
    • Assessments
    Discussion only
    PDFp. 6
  34. 17Adjournment

    Adjourned at 9:56 p.m.; adjournment motion carried 4-1 with Tradewell opposed.

    • Adjournment
    Approved
    PDFp. 7

Alternatives considered

Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.

  • Assessment project financing (Resolution 22-108 note repayment)

    rejected

    Make larger payments periodically based on the payments received by residents

    Why: The agreement’s prepayment provisions required that any prepayment pay off the note in full, so the city could not make larger payments periodically.

    Raised by Council Member Tradewell

  • THC products regulation approach

    rejected

    Do not adopt the moratorium because the city does not have the resources to enforce it

    Why: Council members expressed support for adopting the moratorium to allow more research and development of a licensing process; staff said they would begin researching if adopted.

    Raised by Kevin Shepherd

  • Josh Walstrom IUP screening requirement

    rejected

    Install a fence as a temporary solution

    Cost comparison: Described as a temporary solution that 'would not incur too much cost.'

    Why: Applicant requested arbor vitae trees instead, and council members voiced support for revising screening condition to trees.

    Raised by Brad Johnson

  • Accessory Dwelling Units ordinance (Ordinance 22-05) occupancy rules

    mentioned only

    Require that both units must be occupied by family members

    Why: Planning Commission chair said the planning commission did not want to define who a family member is and that owner-occupancy for the primary dwelling is easier to determine and regulate.

    Raised by Mayor Denno

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