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Mounds View City Council August 22, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 7 • Mayor Marty stated he did not. He stated he contacted Mr. Ericson the on July 27, after the second public hearing, and asked for a copy of the contract. Mr. Ericson provided him with a copy, and all Councilmembers received a copy. Mayor Many stated that is when he started to look at the contract. He stated the proposed development agreement and synopsis from the City Attorney was received prior to the vote but the actual contract was not received until July 29 when City Administrator Ulrich was on vacation. Councilmember Stigney stated the Council spent a long time negotiating the contract and he feels it is an exceptional contract for Mounds View, is very fair, and wished all would "open their eyes" to see what is coming instead of killing it for a golf course. Councilmember Thomas stated she looked through the draft contract beforehand, reviewed the development agreement, and found it contained all the conditions. Councilmember Flaherty stated he has had a copy for a while now. He explained that the park dedication fee was negotiated, the billboard buyout was negotiated, and the Council has been in constant contact with the contract from when it was first presented. In response to the question, "Have I seen it" Councilmember Flaherty responded, "Absolutely, I have before the vote." Mayor Many asked when City Administrator Ulrich was on vacation. City Administrator Ulrich stated he was on vacation until July 29~'. Mayor Many stated that is when I requested it. • Councilmember Gunn stated she has the same information as the other Councilmembers and attended the same meetings. All had the same information. Councilmember Thomas stated the draft contract was available at City Hall and available to be reviewed. Ms. Haake stated there is a problem with the zoning of the 72 acres of the golf course and there is a petition that will be certified whether or not it is sufficient. She referenced Ordinance No. 720 that was passed on October 13, 2003, amending the Zoning Code to make the Public Facilities District into an Industrial District. Then Ordinance No. 721 made that permitted district, under I- 1, to be golf courses. Ms. Haake stated she reviewed all of the City's ordinances and that was the only zoning change. However, the law states that when the City does a legislative action, it must be by ordinance. She stated the City has done a Comprehensive Plan Amendment but the City has not rezoned this property. Ms. Haake stated that will be the City's next step. Director Ericson stated the property is zoned Industrial and an office use is consistent with an industrial zoning district. Carol Mueller, 8343. Groveland Road, stated her heart aches at what the City is going through but she believes it makes the residents stronger and she is proud of the residents and Council for what they are doing and going through. She stated all will survive and be better for it. Ms. • Mueller stated she is concerned about the City Charter.