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July 11, 2023 Page 4 of 6 2 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain (Councilmember Allen)-Motion Carried 2. Consider Ordinance 901: An ordinance to amend Chapter 29 of the City Code to updated language prohibiting on-street parking of large vehicles. City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated at the request of the Public Safety department, staff has prepared Ordinance 901 to update code language prohibiting the parking of large vehicles on-street. Once code is updated, the Public Safety department will employ a combination of education and enforcement activities to address the ongoing problem. He reviewed photos of several roadways in the community that have become concerns with semi-truck parking. Staff commented on the proposed ordinance in further detail and reported the Planning Commission recommended approval. Councilmember Axberg asked how this ordinance was working for the City of Minneapolis. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated he has not spoken to anyone from the City of Minneapolis regarding this matter. He noted he worked with public safety staff to understand how other jurisdictions have addressed this issue, in order to draft language that could be enforced. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked if there was a concern with trucks idling and waiting to pick up loads on on-street space. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported staff did not object to trucks waiting. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned if the City would be putting up more signs to address on- street parking. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained discussions would occur regarding signage in the most problem areas of the community. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas inquired if residents could apply for a permit if they have a food truck. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola indicated this could be considered within the parking ordinance that was being worked on at this time. Councilmember Allen supported the City looking to identify places where trucks could be stored in the community while waiting to load or unload. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas recommended staff put something in the next newsletter regarding this Ordinance. Motion by Councilmember Axberg, seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve Ordinance 901, an Ordinance to amend Chapter 29 of the City Code to updated language prohibiting on- street parking of large vehicles. 3 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 3. Consider a resolution directing staff to prepare an Ordinance authorizing a study and imposing a temporary moratorium on the operation of cannabis businesses. City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated the Minnesota Legislature recently enacted a number of new laws which are now going into effect, including a law clearing the way for cannabis businesses to open up throughout the state. To effectively update City Code to accommodate this new use, it is recommended that Council direct staff to prepare an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on such businesses to allow for study of the new law. Following completion of the study and prior to the moratorium ending, staff would bring forward any recommended City Code updates for Council consideration. Staff commented further on the potential licensing framework and noted the City would address this 2. Consider Ordinance 901: An ordinance to amend Chapter 29 of the City Code to updated language prohibiting on-street parking of large vehicles. 3. Consider a resolution directing staff to prepare an Ordinance authorizing a study and imposing a temporary moratorium on the operation of cannabis businesses.