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June 25, 2013 Page 4 of 5 The proposed garage is constructed in accordance with the plans submitted with the Special Use Permit and Nonconforming Use Permit applications. • The applicant shall not use the garage for a home occupation activity. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Samuelson to adopt a Resolution approving the request subject to two conditions. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried 2. Consideration of motion supporting the release of $100,000 in Escrow Funds to the Irondale and Mounds View Youth Hockey Associations. Report No. 13 -153. City Manager Lotter stated several years ago youth hockey associations worked in conjunction with cities to create escrow accounts to provide insurance that ice time would be fully funded. The initial escrow account with the Irondale and Mounds View Youth Hockey Association was $300,000. He explained that over time, this account has since grown to $400,000. A request has been made to release a portion of these funds to pay for locker room renovations at the Blaine Hockey Complex. Staffwas recommending the Council approve a motion supporting the release of $100,000 in escrow funds to the Irondale and Mounds View Youth Hockey Association. He noted the other cities involved with the association have approved the same motion. Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to support the release of $100,000 in escrow funds to the Irondale and Mounds View Youth Hockey Associations. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Storm Issues. City Manager Lotter indicated there was a need for curb side pickup of tree debris after the recent storm. The limbs and trees would have to be placed on the curb by residents. He stated curb side collection was the most economical option to assist residents in managing the debris. He estimated the expense to be $20,900 for staff time and equipment Councilmember Burg did not want the residents to assume the City would always be providing curb side pickup of trees and limbs, but this would be considered by the Council on a case by case basis. Councilmember Bauman understood the storm damage had created a hardship for some homeowners and she was glad the City could assist the community in this manner. She then commended the public works and public safety departments for their dedicated service to the City during the recent storm. Councilmember Jacobsen stated the storm was a significant event that caused a great deal of damage throughout the community. Merlin Sandford, 2142 Rice Creek Road, commented he had a spruce tree go down across his driveway. He thanked his neighbors for assisting him with cutting this tree up. He requested the City pick up the tree limbs, branches and stump. Mayor Jacobsen indicated the City would be picking up tree limbs, stumps and branches. Councilmember Burg asked when the pickups would take place. City Manager Lotter stated once the equipment was rented the work would take one week. He explained the City would be in communication with residents on when the work would begin. Mayor Jacobsen stated he had major storm damage at his home from the recent storm, as a tree limb went through his roof. He thanked his family, friends and neighbors for assisting with the roof patching. He was proud to live in this community and of the actions taken his neighbors after the recent storm. Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to approve funding for 2. Consideration of motion supporting the release of $100,000 in Escrow Fiords to the Irondale and Mounds View Youth Hockey Associations. ReportNo. 13 -153. 3. Stone Issues