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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2014 Page 7 of 8 MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO DIRECT PLANNING COMMISSION TO ADDRESS ALL THREE RAD-ALT PROPERTIES. No second. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF SECOND. When the Planning Commission planned to address the other RAD-ALT properties was discussed. It was determined that it is planned to be addressed in 6-9 months with a priority of 2 (1 being the highest) in the 2014 Community Development Plan of Work. Council Members Nelson and Bloyer debated how the property should be handled. Both support property rights. Mayor Pearson wants the City to fix the mistake that was made in the past for this specific property. Mr. Bloyer reiterated that he believes that this is the wrong way to handle this property. He believes that this property will serve as a catalyst to address the other properties and zoning in the open space. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO TABLE THE ITEM. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION FAILED 2-3 (PEARSON/BLOYER/REEVES – NAY) Council Member Reeves believes that property is distinct. It was spot zoning then and council has chance to fix it. Council Member Smith thinks that the properties are the same. She agrees with Council Member Bloyer that all three should be looked at and also the northern properties at the same time. Mayor Pearson wants to address it now as it is before them. Ms. Smith’s opinion is that it is not fair to treat this property differently. People have already spent money on the project. Mr. Nelson clarified that the Planning Commission was following the Council’s direction. He does not want the Commission to bear any blame. Council Member Smith called the question. MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-09 AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF 9434 STILLWATER BOULEVARD NORTH FROM RAD-ALT TO RAD. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF SUPERMAJORITY 3-2 (BLOYER/SMITH - NAY). ITEM 14: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 2014 PLAN OF WORK Community Development Director Klatt gave overview of plan of work. He noted that the RAD-ALT is on the plan of work. Council Member Smith asked about form based codes. Mr. Klatt explained that staff will probably be handling it due to budget constraints. Timing will depend on staff time. Council Member Nelson RAD-ALT wants it priority 1 and in 0-3 months. Mayor Pearson would rather wait. Council Member Reeves pointed out that Council should not task staff with doing lots of work if Council needs to wait on other issues, such as the MOU. Mayor Pearson asked if Planning Commission was in favor of plan. Mr. Klatt state they were. They moved a few items up in priority. It was explained that staff can bring it back mid-year to assess where we are. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO ACCEPT THE 2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WORK PLAN. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Zuleger: will be bringing to Council agreement to eliminate MOU and 2040 Thrive forecast numbers; working on water funding- State bonding, federal funds, 3M funding, developer