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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 10, 2013 SALE /AUCTION PARAMETERS — 3046 LABORE ROAD Blesener questioned the need for term limits. Keis pointed out that in some years the City gets a lot of applications for commission vacancies and in others they do not. Keis also pointed out that new members can bring fresh perspectives to the commissions. Keis indicated his support for terms limits, either two or three terms as a limit. McGraw felt there would be more interest in commission involvement if applicants knew there were term limits. The Parks & Rec Director felt that term limits was a preferable means of getting new membership on commissions rather than not reappointing long -term members. The Council indicated that if term limits are imposed, this would not mean an automatic reappointment of current members for whatever number of terms is decided upon. The Council then discussed the fact that the Planning Commission Ordinance currently states that up to 9 members can be appointed, while the Parks & Recreation Commission Ordinance states that Commission will consist of 7 members. The City Clerk indicated that when the Planning Commission was first established, it did consist of 9 members. At some point over the years, the number was reduced to 7. It was the consensus of the Council that the proposed amendments be submitted to both the Planning Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission for their comment. Once those comments have been received, a final draft will be presented to the Council for review and action. The City Administrator presented a draft of property sale parameters that would govern the bidding process for 3046 LaBore Road The Administrator reviewed the key conditions proposed. The first relates to the City's need for a trail easement over this property. There was discussion on the width of the easement as well as location. The Director noted that based on wetland locations on the property, it has been determined that the hest place for a trail improvement is at the back of this lot abutting the Maplewood line. The Council also looked at the adjoining parcels relative to extension of a trail through this area. There was discussion on whether the easement width should be 30 feet or 50 feet, with the consensus being 50 feet. McGraw asked about the potential development of the Johnson property with Blesener noting that preliminary plat approval for 7 lots was granted several years ago. Mr. Johnson did not pursue the final platting of this property. 'I'he Administrator noted that since that time 3040 LaBore Road has been sold; therefore, a 7 lot development is no longer feasible. 8