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? ?.: V. COMMUIVICATIONS: No items. VI. COMNBTTEE REPORTS: 1. Ordinance 2000-118: An ordinance creating new section 1139.12 of chapter 1139 of the zoning code, entitled "Irrigation of landscaped areas, " so as to require that all landscaped areas located on parcels of land within the general retail business district be serviced by underground irrigation systems. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned if this was to keep the properties from looking scrubby, and if the property owners don't are we going to fine them. Mr. Koeth questioned how would this matter be policed. Mr. Dubelko commented that this is part of the zoning code so any new developments in the retail business district including parking areas would have to include underground irrigation systems for the landscaped areas. Mr. Hreha questioned if there are any similar ordinances in surrounding communities. 1VIr. Dubelko answered not that he is aware of. Mr. Tallon commented that he thinks the intent or idea is good, but also didn't know how the City would enforce it. Mr. Dubelko answered they enforce it when a developer comes in with a plan to improve a parking area and they are requiring to do landscaping, they will not get their building or occupancy permit until they put in the underground irrigation systems. R. Tallon made a,motion to recommend approval of ordinance no. 2000-118, creating new section 1139.12 of chapter 1139 of the Zoning Code entitled irrigation of landscaped areas. S. Asseff seconded the motion. Roll call on the motion: R. Tallon, S. Asseff, "yes". K. O'Rourke, T. Hreha, W. Spalding, C. Allan, and R. Koeth "no". Motfion Deniedo VII. NIlNOR CHANGES: VIII. NEW BUSINES S : IX. OLD BUSINESS: X. ADJOURNMENT: K. O'Rourke motioned to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by R. Koeth and unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 10:30pm. Roriald TaW, Chairman Shaun Solomon, Asst. Clerk of Commissions 10