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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 27, 1992 Blesener asked if an R-1 zoning would have made any difference to Zender's situation. Zender felt that it would have prior to the construction of Kandice Heights. Blesener disagreed, feeling that the property would not be purchased as residential. Scalze stated that she would like to see something happen in the area, pointing out that the City tried to get any developer it could interested. The City has tried to do the best it could. Malsam asked about other development proposals, such as apartments, that were turned down. Scalze did not recall an apartment proposal, and pointed out that there is no support in the City for additional apartment development. Zender asked about a townhouse development. Blesener stated that he did not believe this was a residential area. Blesener pointed out that the City has assessments and appraisals done of the area, and were told that this was the best use. Zender again stated that the quality of life along Country Drive for the people who live there has gone down the tubes. Zender suggested that the City sell a bond and buy out the residential property owners. Scalze felt that there would be other taxpayers in the City who would not support this, and that Zender was asking for something other taxpayers don't get. The City Administrator referred to his past analysis which indicated that once Phase III is developed, there may be excess increments available to purchase the residential properties. PIONEER Hanson referred to the Park Commission meeting of PARK May 21st at which there was lengthy discussion about PARKING parking problems at Pioneer Park. At that meeting the PROBLEM Commission instructed City staff and the Park Consultant to come up with some temporary solutions to the problem. The Park & Rec Director reported that since the beginning of team play in Pioneer Park a couple of weeks ago, it has become evident that there is a Paqe 15