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193 <br />COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 1995 <br />Consultants. The report outlines the technical aspects of the <br />amendment and the methods used to obtain the data contained in <br />the report. <br />Ms. Wyland said that additional information includes a map <br />outlining, in shaded cross -hatch form, those areas staff is <br />recommending be included in the designated growth area. The <br />growth areas are in the vicinity of existing utilities. A <br />neighborhood meeting was held for property owners within the <br />designated growth area. Approximately 30 property owners <br />attended the meeting. Some property owners expressed interest in <br />being included in the growth areas and others indicated a desire <br />to be excluded. To facilitate those property owners not wanting <br />their property included in the growth areas, the map was revised <br />and properties deleted from the growth area as requested. A copy <br />of the revised map was enclosed in the Council packets for their <br />review. <br />Ms. Wyland noted that the growth <br />which would equal an upland area <br />the total 775 acres shown in the <br />are actually about 450 buildable <br />areas. <br />area is a total of 775 acres <br />of approximately 450 acres. Of <br />growth areas on the map, there <br />acres after removal of wetland <br />Ms. Wyland noted that three (3) tables have been prepared <br />outlining the following: <br />Table 1 - Breakdown of acreage within the City according to <br />various categories and an explanation of those <br />categories. <br />Table 2 - Breakdown of acreage within the City. <br />Table 3 - Inventory of upland acres with the growth area. <br />The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on February <br />8, 1995 to review the MUSA Comprehensive Plan Amendment and <br />recommended approval of the Amendment on a four (4) to two (2) <br />vote. Mr. Schones and Mr. Landers vote no. <br />Ms. Wyland said that staff is asking the City Council to <br />authorize staff to pursue the MUSA Comprehensive Plan Amendment <br />with the Metropolitan Council staff. <br />Council Member Bergeson noted that at the last Council work <br />session, staff presented a related item for Behm's Century Farms. <br />Ms. Wyland explained that a letter has been received from Mr. <br />Uhde, the developer of Century Farms which encourages the City <br />Council to act on this MUSA amendment and advising staff that he <br />PAGE 29 <br />