01:38During the meeting, the planner for the city, Sarah Smith, explained the details of the variance. The Williams’ property is situated at the intersection of Pine Road and West Edge Boulevard, which subjects it to front setback requirements on two sides. The requested fence is to be installed along Pine Road. The planning report recommended approval of the variance, noting that only a portion of the fence would be within the front setback area and that it would not create a “walled-off” effect or interfere with sight lines for vehicular traffic.

11:42Tim Williams attended the meeting and confirmed that the new fence would be made of cedar, which he noted would be a significant aesthetic improvement over the existing chain link fence. No objections were raised by neighboring properties or relevant city departments regarding the proposed changes.

14:12Aside from the fence variance, the meeting also touched on several upcoming community events. The unofficial kickoff to summer, a local fish fry, is scheduled for Saturday, with other events like Music in the Park and the Spirit of the Lakes festival also planned for the coming months. Additionally, discussions about a temporary library setup and updates on the Halstead Bay project were mentioned. The Halstead Bay development, which includes a condo, townhomes, and a single-family home, is expected to progress through the planning stages, with further applications anticipated soon.