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NOVEMBER 19, 1975 -3- The next item for discussion was an Informal discussion of the proposed use of the Outpost Buildings that had been presented by Northern Instruments, Inc. They are presently located at 1810 Como Avenue, StPaul and are considering the purchase of the Outpost for their operations. Mr. Jack Randall and-Mr.,Bilt Johnson were present for Northern Instruments. Mr. Karth asked what they intend to do with this Land and buildings? Mr. Randall said they would be using It for tight assembly and since the land is presently zoned commercial they are wondering if this will present any problems with their intended use. Mr. Karth said the only problems they could forsee would be with the Metropolitan Council and the sewage disposal He advised them to talk to Metro as quickly as possible. Mr. Karth asked how many employees they have and expect to have in the near future. Mr. Randall said they would move ten employees in immediately and perhaps another 5 to 10 In the near future. The question of re -zoning came up and the members of the P&Z felt that It would be advisable and that since alt the members of this Board were in agreement it would be wise to act immediatley to re -zone, since there ':as a possiblity of the Board changing after the first of the year. 'fir. Sheeran` moved to recommend to the Council that re -zoning of this land from Commercial to Light industrial be considered, proving the approval of the Metropolitan Council is obtained and that the necessary proceedures be started immediately in order to complete this re -zoning by the end of 1975. Mr. Gourley seconded the motion. Motion carried. The last item for discussion was -`a variance request from Mr. Ernest Apitz to transfer the title of some land to his nephew and wlfr, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Apitz. The :and in question in less than 2# acres and the stated use will be for accees and a garden. The P&Z members said they could see no problem with the variance and did not see that any action was required on the part of the P&Z. Mr. Hill moved to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. Motion seconded by Mr. Sheeran. Aye.