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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 23, 2000 Fahey pointed out that the City has decided that the property should be zoned Residential Business (RB), and the building has been used successfully until recent tenants vacated the property. Fahey felt that to rezone the property to Public, there should be a demonstrated public need. Pedersen felt that the school use for this building was appropriate. He indicated that he did not see the building being torn down and the property redeveloped. Pedersen suggested a solution would be to amend the Code allowing public schools in other than Public Zoning Districts by Conditional Use Permit. Fahey pointed out that this would allow anyone who wanted to put a school in the City to apply for a Conditional Use Permit. Scalze indicated that the violent students at Capitol View are much more of a concern to her than the Family Academy. Fahey pointed out that the City did not have any control over how 916 used the Capitol View building, and pointed out that if this property were rezoned to Public, the City would have no control here as well. Fahey pointed out that the Council will not be able to vote on the rezoning issue this evening given that there are only three members present. Fahey again commented that he was skeptical about the need for this school in Little Canada. Koski expressed her disappointment noting that the State and the community are welcoming the school. Koski pointed out that if the property were rezoned to Public, 916 could not do anything with the building given that Family Academy would be maintaining the lease. Scalze agreed that were true, but noted that as soon as the lease expired, the building would be available to any other tenant. Fahey pointed out that once the property is rezoned to Public, the City loses control. Fahey pointed out that Family Academy would serve the greater metro area and not just Little Canada. He indicated that he personally did not feel there was a need for any more schools in Little Canada and noted that the City iswell-served by the four schools that are located within its boundaries. Fahey indicated that he is not in support of the concept, but noted that he is just one vote. Fahey stated that he would be interested in seeing the financials for the school, the principals running it, as well as a stall' listing. Fahey stated that he would like to know the prime motivation for running this school and who is involved in running it. G