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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 2012 LCRA The Little Canada Recreation Association will be hosting its annual HALLOWEEN Halloween Dance on Friday, October 26, 2012, at St. John's Church, DANCE from 7 p.m. until midnight. The cost is $10 at the door. Costumes are optional. PROPERTY Blesener opened the Public Hearing to consider the Property Division DIVISION, subdividing a portion of 477 Little Canada Road (former Norm's Tires REZONING, property) and Combining it with 2665 Noel Drive (Watershed District AMEND CUP — property), Rezoning of subdivided property from Auto - Oriented WATERSHED Business (3-2) District to Public (P) District, as well as an Amendment DISTRICT to Conditional Use Permit to allow the Public use of the property by the Watershed District. Blesener reported that the City Planner and the Planning Commission have recommended approval subject to conditions. The City Planner reviewed his October 4, 2012 report noting that the property division and combination meet Code requirements. The Planner noted that the Watershed is working with the City Engineer on drainage issues, and the Engineer is awaiting final drainage plans. The Planner pointed out that the Watershed has indicated that they will comply with the conditions recommended by both his office and that of the City Engineer. The Planner pointed out that the Watershed has requested a period of time within which to make the site improvements submitted, as they would like to work with whoever purchases the former Norm's property to coordinate improvements. The Planning Commission has recommended a two year time frame for these improvements to be made. The Watershed has indicated that that time frame is acceptable, and their hope would be to make site improvements quicker than that. Cliff Aichinger, Ramsey - Washington Metro Watershed District, reported that when the former Norm's property was put up for sale, the Watershed considered it to be an opportunity to purchase the adjacent garage and some additional land. Aichinger noted that the garage will resolve the Watershed's storage needs. Additional parking is also needed. Therefore, the Watershed Board felt this was a unique opportunity to resolve these issues. Aichinger also reported that both Mrs. Strohbeen and her realtor feel that the sale of the garage building will help in making the remaining property more saleable. Blesener asked if the additional parking will be pervious surface. Aichinger indicated that he was not sure at this point, noting the request to postpone improvements at this time. Details would be worked out in the meantime. Aiehinger indicated that the hope is to work with the new owner of the former Norm's to remove some of the blacktop area and add planted areas along the new property line. 2