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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL vOVEMBER 27~ 1996 Scalze suggested that the surrounding cities be surveyed to determine if they have been able to successfully promote the Neighborhood Watch Program or other crime prevention programs. The City Administrator indicated that this matter will be brought back to the Council as a future discussion item. ZONING Morelan indicated that in reviewing the Zoning ORDINANCE Ordinance and specifically the permitted, accessory, and conditional uses of each of the Zoning Districts, these uses did not seem to reflect the stated purpose of each of the Districts. The City Planner stated that he agreed to a certain extent. Since the ordinance was developed, the community has evolved. The Planner suggested that it may be time to look at the Ordinance to ensure that the Zoning Distriots fits the City's land use goals. Morelan asked how Met Council review of the Comprehensive Plan update is proceeding. The City Planner replied that he has not submitted the Comp Plan update to the Met Council at this time, since he is waiting for some additional information from the City Engineer. Morelan indicated that in reviewing the City's zoning, there are a lot of areas zoned Planned Unit Development. Morelan pointed out that these areas are fully developed, and asked if it was time that they be rezoned. The City Planner indicated the Planned Unit Development District was used when a project could not be classified under a specific district. Morelan indicated that there appears to be a lot of inconsistencies between use and zoning. Fahey stated that he did not disagree, but stated that he did not want to spend a lot of money to rezone properties to reflect existing uses. Fahey felt that as changes occur, the City should make efforts to ensure use and zoning conform. Morelan stated that he preferred a more pro-active approach rather than addressing inconsistencies on a 12