4.5. SR 11-03-2014 Elk - Request for Action
River
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.5
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent November 3, 2014 Zack Carlton,Planner I
Item Description Reviewed by
Resolution for Summary Publication of Landscape Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director, CODD
Ordinance Amendment Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Adopt,by resolution, summary Ordinance No. 14-12, an ordinance modifying the city's landscaping
requirements.
Background/Discussion
Modifications to Section 30-934 regulating landscaping in all districts were approved at the October 20,
2014, City Council meeting.
Due to publication costs, staff has prepared a summary of the ordinance via the attached resolution to
fulfill all legal publication requirements as completely as if the entire ordinance had been published.
The city attorney has reviewed the summary.
Financial Impact
Adopting the resolution for summary publication of the ordinance will save the city on publication costs.
Attachments
■ Resolution
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City of
Elk
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Resolution 14-
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Notice of Summary
Publication of Ordinance No. 14-12, an Ordinance Amending Section 30-934,
entitled "Landscaping", of the City of Elk River Minnesota, City Code
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2014, the Elk River City Council adopted Ordinance No. 14-
12 amending Section 30-934 of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances
pertaining to landscaping; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.191, Subd. 4 allows publication by title and
summary in the case of lengthy ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the following summary will clearly inform the
public on the intent and effect of Ordinance No. 14-12; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 14-12 is available for inspection by
any person at the office of the Elk River City Clerk, 13065 Orono Parkway,
during regular business hours— 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday through
Friday.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River,Minnesota, as follows: That the City Council, by at least a four-fifths vote,authorizes
publication of the title and the following summary of Ordinance No. 14-12.
Public Notice
During their October 20, 2014, meeting,the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 14-12, an
ordinance amending Section 30-934, entitled "Landscaping".
In summary, Ordinance No. 14-12 makes the following five (5) changes to Section 30-934 of
the city code:
1. Adds mulch and rock as permitted groundcovers.
2. Expands Section 30-934 (b) to include all districts except permitted single-family
uses.
3. Adds a new section for single-family uses and requires a minimum of two trees in the
front yard of each new home.
4. Adds a tree species list that all required trees must be selected from.
5. Makes general amendments and changes to improve consistency, clarity, and
readability.
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Passed and adopted this 3rd day of November 2014.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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