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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 Dave Rustad appeared before the Council and gave a description of the property as well as its history. Rustad indicated that he first thought this small lot was part of the Edgewater Townoffice project. Rustad stated that he opposed the rezoning of this lot to residential. He indicated that he purchased the adjacent property as an investment with the intention of redeveloping the site. He has been working with Gordie Howe on some redevelopment concepts, and is looking for input from the City on potential uses of the site. Rustad indicated that his intent would be to redevelop the property with minimal impact to the residential neighborhood. Rustad presented an aerial photograph of his property and noted the proposed location for the residential home. Rustad felt a residential home in this commercial area would result in long-term problems. He also repa'ted on his efforts to keep his property in compliance with its B-3 zoning. Fahey suggested that when Mr. Rustad redevelops his property, that this small lot be incorporated into that redevelopment. Fahey stated that he would be reluctant to approve a redevelopment project that did not include this property, feeling that it should not be lefr in isolation. Blesener expressed concern that it would be difficult to redevelop the Rustad piece without utilizing Park Street. Rustad indicated that some of the options he is considering include refacing his existing building, developing self-storage units on the site with access to these units via County Road C, or redeveloping the site with fourplexes. Other possibilities include townoflice development with limited access onto Park Street. Fahey stated that he would support the development of self-storage units or townoffices, and felt these would be a good fit for the area. It was his feeling, however, that residential development of this lot was not. There was no one else from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Fahey, seconded by LaValle, the public hearing was closed. Blesener agreed that residential development was not a good fit for this particular lot and noted that given the wetland issues, such development may not even be possible.