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Page 3 - May 24 2005, New Brighton Council Minutes The City Planner explained that the setbacks in question are separate from the Zoning lode and are included within Chapter 16 of the City's code relating specifically to Mobile omes. The proposed changes relate to the proximity of each residential unit to each other and to the one-way private streets. The proposed changes are really reflective of the increased size of manufactured homes since the time of the intitial code provisions. The Building Official and Fire Marshall agree that the proposed setback modifications would be acceptable and satisfy appropriate building, access, and safety concerns. The City Planner explained that any changes to the Ordinance would affect Lakeside Homes; as well as any future Mobile Home Development in the City. Council Member Burg inquired as to the Planning Commissions actions on this item. The City Planner indicated that the Planning Commission discussed this item, although did not need to act on it, and passed it onto the City Council. Council Member Moore-Sykes requested reassurance that Emergency Vehicles would have access. The City Planner confirmed that Public Safety Staff was confident in the access. Lakeside Homes owner Bev Apilkowski gave a brief history of the park, and shared that they were undertaking a significant reinvestment into the park's infrastructure.. Ms f. pilkowski expressed her gratitude to City staff for their help in working through this atter. Council Member Moore-Sykes inquired as to weather the lots are plotted, Ms Apilkowski stated that the lots are internally divided, but that the park overall is a single parcel for tax purposes. Motion by Council Member Hoffman seconded by Council Member Moore-Sykes to close the Public Hearing Motion by Council Member Moore~Sykes, to move staff recommendation and motion to approve the attached ordinance and direct The City Planner to publish text changes in the New Brighton Bulletin, after they have had sufficient review by the City Attorney, seconded by Council Member Burg. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried Council Business 11. Consideration of acceptance of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Management Reports for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2004. Report 05-116 Dan Maiers, Director of Finance presented the fmdings of the most recent audit. Dan also stated that we earned a higher credit rating score; which will provide long term benefits. Council Business 1. Consideration of aceeptanceoftheCity's Comprehensive Annulli Financial Report and ManagementReports forthe Fiscal Year Ending December 31,2001. Report05-116