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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 12, 2000 sold by Rehbein to the School District. The request is to split off the easterly 7.54 acres of this parcel of property with ownership retained by Rehbein Companies. When the School District property was rezoned to PSP, this parcel remained zoned Industrial at the City's recommendation. This parcel will remain a part of the Rehbein Industrial area to the north and east. The second parcel of property is approximately 5.04 acres between Fourth Avenue and Lake Drive just north of Don's Circle Service. The request is to split this parcel into a 1.56 acre piece with frontage on Lake Drive and a 3.48 acre piece adjacent to the school property. The 3.48 -acre parcel contains a large drainage/ponding easement for the School District site. The property is currently owned by Rehbein but will be transferred to the School District upon approval of the subdivision. Both parcels are zoned Light Industrial and meet the minimum requirements for a LI zoning district. Staff recommends approval of this minor subdivision as requested with the following condition: 1. Twenty feet (20') of additional right-of-way shall be dedicated from Parcel A to Anoka County providing a total of 60' from the centerline of Lake Drive. Council Member Dahl inquired regarding the location of the Midd :.1 p :_;. erty. Ms. Wyland pointed out the location of School District property. Council Member Carlson stated she has received quest .,��_ ;r f: re is about this issue. She asked about the existence of a written agreement. �. ' ' 1.+ a ated staff is not aware of what type of agreement exists between the School Dist `; ehbein. Council Member Carlson asked if the t' ' '' :�� a ownership of these parcels. She requested copies of School Board meeting :f en ` is was approved and that the transaction be placed in writing. Ms. Wyland stated th' e re the Council is the minor subdivision and the City has no authority over the disp a property. Mark Vargo, Rehbein C anies stated there g , p is a written and signed purchase agreement for these land trades. Council Member Carlson stated she would like a copy of this document. She indicated since there is no rush for this decision, there are questions, and it is important for the City to have an opportunity to review the agreement, she would support tabling this consideration. Mr. Vargo asked Council Member Carlson what questions she has. Council Member Carlson stated she is not arguing the value of the trade but she received information showing the School District is getting 3.5 acres of a pond that serves all 4 sides, not just the School District side. Also, the developer is getting 9.10 acres of valuable industrially zoned land with frontage on Lake Drive and the freeway. She stated she is receiving questions and would like a copy of the purchase agreement. 4