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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 2008 McGraw asked Rossow who he would feel comfortable with defining the term quality business. McGraw noted that this definition would be difficult to pin down so that both the City and I-1 property owners would be in agreement with this definition. Rossow indicated that Quality Contracting is a quality business. Rossow felt that there were only two properties that had the potential to rent outdoor storage area to other I-1 property owners. These properties were his and the Valor property. Rossow noted that by utilizing 1/3 of his property for an off-site outdoor storage user, he can conh•ol what is going on on his property. Rossow reported that the fencing he is putting up on his lot will also provide him control. The City Attorney noted that with regard to the discussion of a quality business, the City does not legislate by quality. The City legislates by good corporate business citizens that abide by the ordinances of the City. The Attorney noted that every individual and business is welcomed in the City and there are no class distinctions made. Montour noted that when St. Jude Medical wanted to expand its business, it went to the School District and purchased adjoining property. Montour suggested that if Quality Contracting has expansion needs, that business should purchase additional land rather than rent it. Rossow noted that whether Quality Contracting purchases or rents adjacent land, the outcome is the same. The proposal before the Council relative to the off-site outdoor storage just adjusts the ordinance to allow the renting of off-site storage area. Montour also noted that there are good neighborhoods and not so good neighborhoods. He pointed out that most neighborhoods will police themselves, with neighbors working together. Montour suggested that Ryan Industrial Park owners should work together to police their neighborhood and make it an area that the City can be proud o£ He noted that the City is trying to redevelop the area around Ryan Industrial Park, and its current condition makes that more difficult to do. Allan also noted that with the freeway project, Ryan Industrial Park has become more visible. Blesener noted that the ordinance contains a provision that in order to qualify for off-site outdoor storage, both properties must be in compliance with the Codes. Blesener pointed out that this may require upgrades to both properties, citing screening upgrades as an example. The Planner also noted that all outdoor storage on a property will still be subject to the 60% maximum, noting that building area, required parking, landscaping areas, required setbacks, etc. will be utilized in determining the amount of outdoor storage that each individual property will be entitled to.