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December 28, 1981 119 Mayor Gourley said he would not discuss litagation outside a closed session and Mr. Marier asked that there be a closed session in order for him to be brought up to date on this matter. 1 Mr. Benson felt there is enough litagation in the City and this should be dropped. Mayor Gourley noted that it was one hour and twenty minutes past the time for the scheduled Public Hearing. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN Mayor Gourley called the hearing to order at 9:20 P.M., and turned the meeting over to Mr. Bill Short, City Planner, for his presentation. Mr. Short presented the proposed Comprehensive Plan and the areas of concerns this plan deals with. Mr. Short noted that this is the last official meeting before the adoption of the Amended Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mr. Short noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had adopted this plan in 1979 and the Council had informally adopted this plan to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council for their review and adoption. Mr. Short noted that this plan addresses land uses, thoroughfares, housing, sewers, and parks. Mr. Short pointed out the areas planned to be sewered by 1990, the class- ification of the land, and what cound be done in each classification, the designation of the park areas, the areas of highest density in relationship to development. Mr. Short pointed out that, in order to control the development in the areas where sewer is not expected before 2000, the development will only be allowed on lots 5 acres in size and a future plat will have to be submitted at the time the land is divided. In some areas the development will be allowed on one acre lots, but with a density of one unit per ten acres. Mr. Short wen through each chapter of the plan explaining the designations of the uses of the land and the reasons for such designations. Also, how all these plans are tied into the land uses of the surrounding communities. There were some questions from persons in the audience which Mr. Short answered, pointing out that even after this plan is adopted by the City, it may still be amended if the need arises. Mr. Short also pointed out that, even though this plan is adopted, it is not automatically law. Zoning maps must be published and a new zoning ordinance must be written. Mayor Gourley asked if there were any other questions and there were none. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to close the hearing. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. 10:55 P.M. Mr. McLean moved to adopt the Comprehensive Land Use Plan by Resolution 81 -46. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unnaimously.