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• University of Minnesota to hold onto the land south of Larpenteur for agricultural research due to its one hundred year historic significance and valuable open space for the City. He also said that if the University proposed to sell the land to the north of Larpenteur, he recommends that the land bordered by Fairview, Roselawn and Larpenteur be used primarily for single family residential. He suggested that the land bordered by Cleveland, Roselawn and Larpenteur might be used for light business. He said that if the Minnesota State Fair land adjacent to Hollywood Court was ever sold, it might be a good place to expand the Larpenteur/Snelling commercial area. Questions/Comments Commissioners inquired about the City's authority over state- owned land. Mr. Hoisington explained that the City has no control, but it can have policies to address these lands. Commissioners questioned the desirability of a neighborhood commercial center along Lindig Street. Commissioner Barry suggested that many residents did not support more neighborhood commercial centers in the draft goal statements. Commissioners also discussed the proposed access to the University of Minnesota campus from Hoyt and Snelling Avenues. The University proposes to promote this entrance, but it did not • appear reasonable to commissioners. Commissioners asked about the value of a policy limiting development to three stories in height due to the pro osed developments at the SE corner of Larpenteur and Snelling. Mr. Hoisington said that this would likely be the only corner where an increase in height might be necessary or desirable. He said that the policy could be three stories with the idea that an exception be negotiated for the SE corner, or the policy could be revised. The special meeting was adjourned at 6:50. ~~ Dee Swenson, ec r ing Secre ary 1. usa oy i anner •