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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1987 PAGE 8 Councilman Graves explained the reason he thought Fred Nazarian would do a good job is the fact that the Plannning Commission's most senior person has 1 1/2 years experience. One of the biggest problems the Commission had was the members did not have the background., experience or the historical perspective to be able to evaluate the situations that came up. Graves added that it was imperative that we have a diversity of opinion on the Planning Commission in order to look at all aspects of a situation. Councilman Moe also voiced, his concern about the inexperience of the Planning Commission members. Moe felt Fred. Nazarian is dedicated and has worked and passed ordinances. Moe added, we would be doing this community a disservice to let our feelings get in the way of an experienced person. Mayor Christ had attended the last Planning Commission meeting and in his opinion the "inexperienced" Planning Commission handled a development situation in a very professional and thorough manner. Christ felt it was not the amount of experience you had, but it was the dedication of looking into the issue and recognizing what the people in the community want. We would be doing a disservice to the community if we didn't support the wishes of the community to maintain the rural character. Mayor Christ felt he could not support Fred Nazarian candidacy because of an incident which occurred at a Planning Commission meeting in September of 1985. Mr. Nazarian, nor Councilmembers Graves and Moe, who were in attendance at this meeting, could recall the incident. (Amended 1-20-87 See Page 12 for Insertions) Councilman Johnson was impressed with Rob Enes' knowledge of building and zoning requirements. Enes is a relatively new Lake Elmo resident, but we need to get new people involved. Councilwom&n Armstrong has talked to Rob Enes and likes the kinds of things he would like to see in the future for Lake Elmo. M/S/P Johnson/Armstrong - to table the appointments for further consideration until the next Planning Commission meeting. (Motion carried 3-2<Moe, Graves>). 6. PLANNING AND LAND USE A. 1987 Conditional Use Permits The following Conditional Use Permits are due for renewal for calendar year 1987: 1. Rockin'L Trailer Sales, 10824 Hudson Blvd. 2. Oakdale Gun Club, 10386 10th St. N. 3. Breheim Kennels, 8415 38th St. N. 4. Lauseng Stone, Inc., 9591 60th St. N. 5. Goods Inc., 11490 Hudson Blvd. (no application received). 6. Oakwood Animal Hospital., 8611 34th St. N. V. Green Acres Recreation, 8989 55th St. N.