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COUNCIL MEETING 5 MAY 14, 1990 the qualifications to liberal because too many residents will apply for the deferment and make the project not feasible. There were questions regarding value of homes, asset qualification and how to prove the accuracy of statements provided by the residents. Mr. Schumacher explained that Staff would review each application for deferment and request supporting documents such as tax statements. Council Member Kuether noted that Item D is a very low market value. She explained that if this criteria fits only a couple of people in the City it will not be effective. Mayor Bisel referred to Item F and noted that the interest rate should be adjusted. Mr. Schumacher explained that this could be written the same as the assessment policy. Council Member Bohjanen moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 07 - 90 and dispense with the reading thereof and direct Staff to research Item D and Item F and subdivision 3. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 07 - 90 can be found at the end of these minutes. SECOND READING, ORDINANCE NO. 08 - 90, REZONE OF PINERIDGE, PHASE I, JOHN MILLER Mr. Miller explained that the developer is in the process of subdividing the property known as the Soukop property for single - family residences. At the April 23, 1990 Council meeting the Council approved the preliminary plat for a R -1 subdivision and approved the first reading of the above referenced ordinance to rezone the property from R -1X to R -1. Mr. Miller explained the main reason for the rezone request is the amount of wetlands in the area. This will allow the frontage of the lots to be reduced from 90 feet to 80 feet. This will give the developer an average of 1.8 home per acre. Council Member Neal asked if the park issue has been resolved. Mr. Miller and Mr. Volk said that it had been resolved and the resolution is found in the Park Board minutes. Council Member Reinert felt that the matter had not been resolved. Council Member Bohjanen moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 08 - 90 and dispense with the reading. Mayor Bisel seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion failed with Council Member Neal and Council Member voting no and Council Member Kuether abstaining. Mayor Bisel noted that the land is not R -1X land and further explained that it was zoned with a larger parcel of land. At the time it was zoned R -1X, no one investigated to see what the soils conditions were. Mr. Miller explained the background of the Montain property and how this entire area PAGE 6