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Mounds View Planning Commission February 7, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 6 ______________________________________________________________________________ Director Ericson explained this item was a request of Council. Council had requested a one-page handout outlining the responsibilities of the various commissions within the City. Commissioner Miller questioned whether acting on code appeals and reviewing and changing zoning codes as needed should be added to the document. Director Ericson indicated Staff would edit the document as requested and provide copies to the Commission for their records. Commissioner Johnson left the meeting at 8:48 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Staff Reports a. Previous Council Action Director Ericson reported Council had approved Ordinance No. 672, Home Occupations, without the four square foot and right of way provisions. He also reported the Planning Commission may be asked to look at the ordinance again to address issues with the internet and e-commerce that Council feels this redraft did not address. Council also approved the Housing Code Ordinance at the meeting on January 22, 2001. At the last work session Staff brought to Council’s attention the possibility of purchasing 7890 Groveland Road, which is at the intersection of Highway 10 and Groveland and owned by Greg Johnson. There are four properties back to back being marketed together. The City’s Comprehensive Plan denotes a mixed use and the City would like to see redevelopment in that area. Mr. Johnson has an offer to purchase his property and rather than split off from the other three parcels being offered for sale he brought this matter to Staff to determine whether Council would like to purchase the parcel for redevelopment. Director Ericson explained Council had requested Staff order an appraisal of the property. Staff has done so and will make recommendations to Council based on the appraisal. Director Ericson explained he had asked Mr. Johnson to leave the room while Staff was talking about this to guard against any potential conflict of interest issues as was advised by the City Attorney. Director Ericson indicated Council had discussed the golf course feasibility study, Northwest Youth and Family Services, and there was discussion on assessments and street renovation and construction. b. Upcoming Planning Cases Commissioner Johnson returned to the meeting at 8:55 p.m.