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City Council meeting of July 5, 2006 Page 5 a fifth option, which was to approve the preliminary plat as originally requested with 12 lots. Other Council members wanted more discussion with the developer and also cited possible changes to the Rural Preservation ordinance, which is being reviewed by the Planning Commission. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the applicant's request for a 90 -day extension and table the application provided the developer signs the letter for request of extension before July 15, 2006, and the issue be reviewed first by the Planning Commission. If said letter is not signed, the application will be denied. VOTING AYE: Haas and Miron VOTING NAY: Granger, Petryk, Puleo Motion Failed. Puled made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the applicant's request for a 90 -day extension and table the application provided the developer signs the letter of request before July 15, 2006. If said letter is not signed, the application will be denied. Said application shall be referred to the Planning Commission only if the there are significant changes made to the original application or changes are made to the rural preservation ordinance prior to preliminary plat approval. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SCHOELLER FAMILY FOR HOUSE AT 5399 145T STREET At its June 19, 2006 meeting, Council considered a recommendation from the EDA, which directed staff to negotiate a purchase agreement for the Schoeller house located at 5399 145' Street. As reviewed by the EDA, Council listened to a presentation from CD Director Bryan Bear regarding the proposed extension of Finale Avenue to the new alignment of CR8. Council agreed that the acquisition of the house and land would be good planning for the future. Council directed staff to negotiate with the Schoeller family for the purchase of the house, with terms and conditions flexible. On June 26, 2006, City staff met with representatives from the Schoeller family to discuss the proposed purchase of their house and have successfully negotiated the purchase of the property. Granger made motion, Puled seconded, to approve the purchase of the Schoeller house at a price of $150,000 minus demolition costs, with the completed purchase scheduled for August 1, 2006 and the expectation for demolition of the house immediately thereafter. All aye. Motion Carried. DENIAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE FOR PUBLIC NOTICING REQUIREMENTS At its June 22, 2006 meeting, the Hugo Planning Commission considered an amendment to the City Code for public noticing requirements for public hearings, which under Minnesota Statute are required the noticing of residents within 350 ft of the proposed development. After much discussion on the issue, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the current noticing requirement of 350 ft