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-2- Mr. 2- Mr. Nathanson, representative of Pilgrim Cleaners, asked to be heard concerning the request of his client for the rezoning of certain property on 37th Avenue N.E. and Silver Lake Road. He stated that in October 1967 his client entered into an earnest money contract, paying $500.00 down and the balance of $23,000.00 due on or before a date in 1968, subject to a building permit and the change in zoning. His client requested a change in zoning from Light Industrial to Commercial . The Village Council , he further stated, ordered a public hearing on the matter by the Planning Board and received their report. He stated that his client was told that there was nothing for him to do, that he should go ahead with his plans. He stated the Council on two occasions tabled the adoption of the Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance and denied the adoption at the following meeting. Mr. Nathanson requested that the Council re-consider their action and grant the change in zoning. He stated that plans for the building were complete and that his client Mr. Rosen, was not familiar with procedure and thought the matter was finished. A Mr. Merrill, Attorney, appeared for the seller of the property and stated that he felt that the Council should grant the zoning change request. Councilman Springer stated that he felt that Mr. Merrill 's client should return the money. Councilman Springer stated that the main reason for the denial of the zoning change was that it was spot zoning. Raymond Haik, Village Attorney, reviewed the Council procedure on the adoption of amendments to its ordinances. Councilman Dougherty stated that there was nothing to be done by Mr. Rosen until the Council acted or not acted on • the ordinance amendment. Councilman Crouse agreed that Mr. Rosen should have been notified on the matter as a courtesy. Mr. Nathanson stated that the purchase agreement on the property was closed on March 29, 1968. Their being no further comments, the Mayor pro tem closed the discussion. Mr. Schroeder, Buetow and Associates, appeared regarding procedures for installation of utilities and platting of the Sunset Memorial Industrial Park. Mr. Schroeder was advised of the procedures followed by the Village. The Village Attorney reviewed a memorandum concerning the M.A.C. hearing in Anoka County. The Matthys drainage on Townview Avenue was reviewed. Various letters of correspondence were received and ordered filed. A list of property sales was received from Wi lson Pppraisers. The Vil ]age Manager was directed to contact Mr. Ed Gearty, Minneapolis Park Board Attorney, RE: the establishment of an On Sale Outlet at Gross Golf Course. The Village Manager was directed to contact the Village of Roseville regard- ing sewer rental charges and sewer metering devices. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the engineers certificate for improvement 1968-1, in the amount of $11,220.54 be approved for payment when funds are available. Motion Carried. • After discussion, Councilman Dougherty moved and seconded by Councilman Springer that the June 6, 1967, hearing on the repair-permanent surfacing of St. Anthony Boulevard be reopened and that July 9, 1968, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. be designated as the date of re-opening of the public hearing.