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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 25, 2007 general public He noted that the property currently has 4 ballfields, 8 tennis courts, and 2 soccer fields. Blesener stated that in looking at the property and discussing its use with the City's Parks & Recreation Director, he pointed out that the ballfields are not used much, and the tennis courts are in poor condition. He noted that when he walked the property, the tennis courts were being used by someone hosting a tournament. However, they are used as an overflow to the tennis courts on the Middle School property. Blesener indicated that the tennis courts will not be functional much longer without major maintenance. Blesener reported that the soccer fields are used, but the City does not schedule any teams on these fields. The Parks & Recreation Director informed him that the City has enough of its own facilities; therefore, the loss of those fields will not impact the City's recreation programs. Blesener indicated that from his standpoint, he felt the designation of the property as Commercial was in the best interests of the residents of Little Canada. McGraw stated that he walks this area often and agreed there is little use of the tennis courts and ballfields, although the soccer field gets used. McGraw stated that he supported the Comp Plan amendment given that the City's recreation programs will not be diminished by the loss of this property. Jim Romaniak, Cobblestone Village, agreed that the ballfields are not used much, but the soccer fields are. Blesener noted that the soccer field use was not aCity-sponsored activity. Blesener also suggested that there may be room to relocate the soccer field by moving it to the west onto the ALC property. Allan noted that the 10 acre site is owned by the Roseville School District, and it is the School District selling the property. Romaniak stated that the townhome residents would like to see the existing woods remain, and would welcome a neighborhood meeting with St. Jude's as soon as possible to discuss the development. There was no one else present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Allan, seconded by McGraw, the public hearings on the Comp Plan Amendment and EAW review were closed. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NOL 2007-7-I74 -APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AMENDING LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM INSTITUTIONAL TO COMMERCIAL TOR