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April 27,2021 Page 7 of 8 Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas thanked staff for the clarification and stated she appreciated the speed in which staff had addressed this matter. Councilmember Dunsworth explained her concern was not the code.She understood the code was necessary and she agreed with the changes.She stated her concern was with the notification,dealing with owners and the impact this Ordinance may have on existing residents.She discussed the experience the City has had with past manufactured home park owners and hoped this process would be smoother. She encouraged the City to be overprepared and pleasantly surprised if this all rolls out without any issues. Councilmember Allen commented on how some of the lots would be impacted by the setback and separation requirements.He feared that some lots would not be replaced because they would not be meeting code. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained the only way he would address this,was that this same thing could occur today.He indicated the separation distances were already in place, staff was simply recommending these separation requirements be codified.He stated through this Ordinance, the City was opening the door for tiny homes. Councilmember Abdulle stated he shared some of the concerns that were voiced by Councilmember Dunsworth.He discussed how quickly misinformation can spread.He suggested the City provide this information in multiple languages and that the information be made extremely clear to residents.He did not want residents to think they will be losing their homes. He recommended staff meet with the owners of the manufactured home parks to provide clarity and communicate what the City was proposing to do.He wanted to see the City moving diligently and cautiously forward on this matter. City Manager Massopust requested staff review the options available to the City Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reviewed the options available which were to approve the Ordinance as presented,to take no action,or to table action on the Ordinance. Councilmember Axberg stated she understood the concerns that had been voiced,but she noted the City was also doing harm by taking no action.She asked if a public hearing was required or this item.Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported the public hearing was held by the Planning Commission at their meeting on April 20,2021. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas thanked Council for the robust conversation that was held tonight and thanked staff for their efforts on this Ordinance. Motion by Councilmember Allen,seconded by Councilmember Axberg to adopt Ordinance 881,an Ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the New Brighton City Code and Chapter 4 of the Zoning Code to amend regulations governing manufactured home parks. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried 4of 4. Consider Resolution of S Publication for Ordinance 881:Manufactured Home S ConsiderRi a ion f r Summary Siunrnary Publication for Parks. Ordinance 881: Manufactured Home City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would Pam. be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated in approving this summary publication resolution, Council finds that the summary penned by staff will adequately inform the public about the content of the new Ordinance. Motion by Councihnember Dunsworth,seconded by Councihnember Allen to adopt a Resolution of Summary Publication for Ordinance 881—Manufactured Home Parks. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried