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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1994 The Council thanked Sheriff Wilkinson for coming this evening. Caroline Dahl, 1101 Holly Court said that she was understood that she and other residents of Holly Drive would be on the agenda this evening to talk about zoning issues in her neighborhood. She read from a prepared statement. A copy is in the Clerk's files. Mrs. Dahl said that Mr. Schneider had been asked to talk to her and her neighbors regarding due process. He explained that their request would be discussed at the August 3, 1994 Council work session and then they would be scheduled on the August 10, 1994 City Council agenda. This is due process. Mrs. Dahl continued by saying that when her neighborhood was rezoned from Rural to R-1, due process was not followed and there is no proof that the City Council made an attempt to follow due process. She asked how it is possible that the developers have not worn out their welcome to the staff and the tax payers who are affected by any changes in their immediate neighborhood are told by one of the staff that their welcome is wearing thin. Mrs. Dahl said that she and her neighbors strongly believe that the issues of MUSA, rezoning and due process as outlined in a letter from attorney John Grzybek should be addressed before any Council action is taken on this development. Mayor Reinert said he received a copy of the letter that Mrs. Dahl referred to today. He also said that the City Council spent about an hour and a half talking to the neighborhood about this issue at the Wednesday afternoon work session. The concerns of the neighborhood have not been ignored. Mrs. Sue Walseth, 1101 Holly Drive read excerpts from the letter written by Mr. Grzybek. A copy of this letter can be found in the Clerk's file. Mr. Grzybek is contending that a review of records presented to him indicate that there were procedural irregularities concerning the rezoning of the affected area as well as procedural irregularities concerning MLJSA. He is suggesting that the City conduct a zoning public hearing and then rezone the affected properties to Rural (R). After these proceedings have been completed, then the City Council, after proper notice, conduct another public hearing and seek to rezone the affected properties. Mr. Grzybek is also contending that Mayor Reinert backdated a resolution regarding MUSA changes and is accusing the City Council of engaging in questionable procedural tactics to approve resolutions that have a profound impact on property owners. He also stated that an investigation into the City Council actions on these matter must be completed before any action can be taken by the City Council on development in this area. PAGE 4 1 1 1