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August 28, 1978 Kenneth Rehbein was called to order at 8:45 P.M. 153 Mayor Karth turned the meeting over to Mr. McLean. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Locher to read the official publication as published in the Forest Lake Times. Mr. Carpenter was asked what he plans for the lands being considered for rezoning and he said that he wants to expand his business, and to upgrade the existing buildings. Mr. McLean asked if anyone had any comments on this propsed rezoning and Mr. Clarence Wollan, whose property is directly to the North, said he did not want any more junked cars then is already there. Mr. Elmer Crohn, who owns lands to the West of this area, presented the Council with a written statement objecting to the rezoning. He based his objections on four items; 1) does not have enough land; 2) not enough front footage; 3) does not meet the intent .of the ordinance; 4) not isolated. General discussion from persons in the sudience followed. Mr. Blackbird felt the re- zoning would have no effect on future development of the lands bordering this property. Mr. Bohjanen felt there should be some sort of screening to protect the adjoining property owners. Mr. Carpenter said he has plans to fence the entire area, probably with a wood fence. On discussing the land requirements and the front footage, Mr. Locher said the Ordinance has a Variance of Appeals written into the ordinance to handle situations that do not meet the standards. This business is also a preexisting, non - conforming use of the land and therefore is grandfathered in. Mr. Clarence Wollan, the land owner to the North, noted that he had sold his North 60 acres to a developer and plans for developing the property are being made at this time. Mr. Crohn onjected to the 'Heavy Industrial" zoning classification. He flet this would leave this area wide open for all allowed businesses under that classifiication. He was also concerned with the possibility of a car crusher and the nose associated with such a machine. After much discussion, Mr. McLean moved to change the zoning to Light Industrial, to be extended to included the uses as noted in the Public Notice, to exclude car crushing equipment, all sides of the parcels to be fenced with the exception of the frontage on County Road #23, this fence to be of wood and of a solid construction. Any deviation from this type of fence must be agreed to by Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Wollan and presented to the City Council in writing. This fence to be installed within one year or one year from the date of transfer of title. whichever occurs first. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to close the hearing at 9:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion decalred passed. Mayor Karth said at this time, written materials would be accepted from the proponents and opponents of the pigeons in the Shenandoah area. Several pieces of material was presented. This will be copied and forwarded to all Council members for study. Mayor Karth said this matter will be continued until September 11, 1978 at 9:00 P.M. and a decision will be made at that time. Mr. Schneider so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Schneider presented his figures on the matter of the sewer rates. The Council members have copies of his computations. He had consulted with Mr. Gotwald, City Engineer and Mr. Anfinson, City Auditor, on this matter. The matter of the lift