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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 14, 2001 The City rezoned Lots 14, 15, and 16 to R-1 in 1994 (Ordinance 15 — 94). Lot 13, the southern portion of the park, was not included in the rezoning action. This likely was an oversight. In 1997, the City received approval from the Metropolitan Council to allow the City to use part of its MUSA reserve for the Behm's Century Farms development. The approved submittal map included Lots 14, 15, and 16, but did not include Lot 13. That is, the southern part of Behm's Park was not included in the area where MUSA can be applied. Again, probably an oversight. In 1999, the City Council authorized selling 2.55 acres of the park to G. M. Development for $75,000, which was to include grading improvements to the park (Ordinance No. 16 — 99 and Resolution No. 99 — 50). The intent was to allow for the creation of nine (9) house lots. Proceeds of the sale of this land would be used to develop the park. However, there was no guarantee in the purchase agreement that the City would approve rezoning or development of the 2.55 acres. Gary Uhde of G. M. Development has requested that the City allo for developing the new lots. Staff discussed this with the City November 8, 2000, and Council directed staff to proceed. In order to proceed, three (3) actions are needed: 1. Rezone Lot 13 Sunset Oaks to R- 2. Allocate 2.55 acres of MUSA re 3. Preliminary plat. City Planner Smyser presented the st this at its January 4, 2001, meetin complete the agreement and de park dedication. The Environmental Boar recommends additional na periodic burnings of the pl llow through on his plan ork session on e are to be sold to the developer the application noting the Park Board discussed as glad this project is in progress in order to ark. The Park Board is satisfied with the additional cash this project at its January 3, 2001, meeting. That Board pl tings behind the Mustang Lane lots and notification of the need for ngs. Staff believes the existing native plantings are sufficient. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the applications on January 10, 2001 and approved the rezoning, MUSA allocation, and preliminary plat. Staff also recommends approval based on conditions. Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 01— 01, as presented. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. City Planner Smyser noted a public hearing was held at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Mayor Bergeson voted yea. Council Member Carlson voted no. Council Member O'Donnell voted yea. Council Member Reinert voted yea. Council Member Dahl voted no. 12