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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 22, 2000 CENSUS Acting Mayor Scalze reminded residents to return their 2000 Census forms. She noted the importance of accurate Census counts in determining Congressional representation as well as governmental funding. REZONING, Acting Mayor Scalze opened the Public Hearing to consider the Rezoning PLAT, to R-2, Preliminary and Final Plat approval, Conditional Use Permit for CUP, & Planned Unit Development, and Vacation of the eastern five feet of VACATION - Jackson Street from Little Canada Road to Maple Lane fora 22-unit PARK PLACE townhome development named Park Place as requested by Mr. Gordie Howe. It was noted that the Planning Commission has reviewed these requests and recommends approval. It was further noted that the Parks & Recreation Commission has reviewed the proposal and has recommended the deletion of the trail connection fl-om the end of the cul-de-sac to the proposed park on the north. The City Planner reported that since this plat was reviewed by the Planning Commission, Mr. Howe suggested that an island be platted at the entrance to Park Place. However, upon further review of the island and traffic patters on the street, Mr. Howe has withdrew his request for the island. Therefore, the plat before the Council is the one that was acted upon by the Planning Commission. Scalze noted that the plat is before the Council for both preliminary and final approval, but pointed out that the concept has been reviewed on a couple of occasions. Since concept review, many issues have been resolved by the developer. Scalze further noted that Mr. Howe is dedicating a 2.7-acre park to the City as part of the platting process. The City Administrator indicated that the vacation of a portion of Jackson Street was initiated by the developer. Therefore, it will take three votes of the Council to vacate. It was further noted that a rezoning requires four votes, therefore, action on that issue will need to be tabled. There was no one present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion be Morelan, seconded by LaValle, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Morelan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: