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SPECIAL JOINT MEETING, NOVEMBER 24, 1980 -3- FEDERAL LAND: Fraser would like to see this proposal go to public hearing and let the public determine if this proposal is reasonable and desirable. The Commission and Council futher discussed the issue with Mr. Colon and the City Planner. Pott noted the Council had agreed to the concept; and, said he feels this has not changed. He stated if County 19 is the key, then, the City should just wait until 19 is constructed. Mottaz stated his main concern is the demand for the proposed Commercial Business vs the designated Highway Business. Neither body had any recommendations on commercial areas around inter- sections. Fraser feels the City is discouraging Federal Land from pursuing this plan by not considering amending the Comp Plan. She feels this proposal is an opportunity for the City and the developer to plan ahead. She also stressed that opening this request up to public hearing gives businessmen and residents an opportunity to react to proposals that may affect the business climate of Lake Elmo. Armstrong said he does not feel the City should•string'developers along with planning if their proposal is premature and entails amending the Comp Plan to accomodate it. Presently, there are too many 'ifs'. County 19 is the key question. After this question is resolved, then, the proposal can be considered. The Administrator said the only conditions under which the City should consider amending the Comp Plan is when there is a change in conditions from when the plan was approved. Armstrong stated the concept idea of clustering commercial around intersections is good and should be explored; but, the City is not sure there will be an intersection at 19,at this point. Mr. Colon expressed his position on dealing with other governmental agencies and the planning process. The Council and Commission discussed these procedures with him and the necessity and desire for County 19. Fraser moved, thatthePlanning Commission institute the proceedings for a Public Hearing to consider modifying the Comprehensive Plan along 1-94. Motion died for lack of a second. Crombie moved, seconded by Gifford, to recommend the City Council table further consideration of the Federal Land Company proposal and table any action on amending the Comprehensive Plan until the disposition of County 19 is clear. Motion carried 4-1-1. Fraser opposed. Lundquist abstained. Pott moved, seconded by Morgan, to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Motion carried 4-0. Crombie moved, seconded by Lyall, to recommend the City Council table the PUD application from Federal Land Company until a firm construction plan for County 19 is submitted. Motion carried 5-1. Fraser opposed. Lyall stated the Planning Commission agreed that the layout and concept of the plan were good. The Commission agreed.