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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 23, 2005 LaValle stated that he did not support the Text Amendment, and noted that without it, the CUP request is moot. Dave Frison, Rose Place, reported that he grew up in Little Canada and agreed with statements about the tremendous quality of life in Che CiCy. Frison stated that he opposed the tattoo parlor, noting that he has nothing against Mr. Heffron. Frison felt thaC this was not the right location for this business. He, too, pointed out the many children in the neighborhood who wait for the school bus near this location as well as utilize the sidewalk along Lakeshore Avenue. Frison pointed out that the City has put a lot of money into redoing Little Canada Road, and felt that a tattoo parlor did not fit the image of what the City is trying to do in this area. Rocky Waite, Lakeshore Avenue, stated that he was opposed to the tattoo parlor, and asked the CiCy Co Cake Lighter control of this corner. Waite indicated that he has asked City staff for the history of the rezoning of this property, noting that at one time it was zoned residential. Waite stated that he was not sure the property was rezoned properly. Waite indicated that when the shopping center was first constructed, the businesses that were located in thaC center closed at 5 p.m., which he felt was more appropriate given the center's location adjacent to a residential neighborhood. Waite also expressed concern with the flood lights that are on top of the shopping center building and their impact on the homes across the street. Blesener suggested that Waite work with the City Administrator on the issues of concern he has raised. Karis Heffron stated that she did not understand how the location of a tattoo parlor at 2760 Lakeshore Avenue would change the values of the neighborhood. Heffron felt that values are instilled and noC impacted by the location of a business in a neighborhood. A member of the public spoke in support of Mr. Heffron and felt that he would operate a good business in the City. Blesener noted that the concern is not with Mr. Heffron personally, buC rather with amending Che code to allow tattoo parlors in the City. Once the code is amended, tattoo parlors would be allowed, and the City would have to grant CUP's to any operator that could meet the conditions outlined in the code. Allan agreed, and noted that amending the code to allow tattoo parlors opens the door to any tattoo parlor that wants to locate in Little Canada. There was no one else present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter.