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Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to adopt the resolution establishing criteria for consideration of development outside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. Further discussion: Councilmember Hardin inquired how they would be able to make any decisions based on this document. He felt the way it's worded is nebulous and that it should be reworded. He pointed out some of the problem areas. He suggested it would be impossible to use this as a working document as there are a lot of questions as to what would or would not be allowed. Mr. Schroeder stated that if Council is looking for numbers, this document does not provide that; it provides City Council with a discretionary road map. If it's an improvement in the areas identified, then perhaps it would be acceptable. Councilmember Hardin stated that any developer can say it's an improvement. This can be used to develop a high density ina rural area. Mr. Schroeder stated if the City had large tracts of undeveloped land that would allow this, then I would agree with you; however, we do not. This would allow the opportunity to develop outside the MUSA. Councilmember Hardin stated the document is too vague, anyone can say they meet the criteria. Mr. Schroeder stated that the intent is they must meet all the criteria. Councilmember Hardin stated that, for example, public amenity is not defined; it's just too vague. Councilmember Peterson commented that the final word is up to the Council to determine what's in the best interest for the City. Councilmember Hardin agreed but stated that the City may get a number of requests, Precedents may be referred to and it may not be good for the City. He requested it be written with some definition. Mr. Schroeder stated that could be done. City Attorney Goodrich stated that the zoning ordinance will be used, which is the law of the City, and suggested that maybe the zoning ordinance should include this document. Councilmember Peterson withdrew his motion and Councilmember Zimmerman withdrew his second. Council directed that Staff include definitions for clarity of the Exurban Development Policy and bring it back to a subsequent meeting for Council review. Case #6: County Road #116 Trailway Eminent Domain City Attorney Goodrich stated that City Council authorized proceeding with acquisition of permanent park trail easement by eminent domain for the County Road #116 trailway project. The appraisal value is $9,100 and Staff is requesting authorization to deposit the appraisal value with the court. The amount is within the 1994 park budget allocation. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to approve the appraisal as fair and reasonable and to authorize payment in the amount of $9,100 to landowner or deposit same amount with district court for purpose of condemnation action by the City Attorney. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Zimmerman, and Hardin. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Beyer. Mayor Gilbertson recessed the regular Council meeting at 8:45 p.m. Mayor Gilbertson reconvened the regular Council meeting at 8:59 p.m. Case #7: Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. Ski Hill Agreement City Administrator Schroeder stated that the City has been working with Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. (WMMI) toward resolution of the ski hill agreement. City Council/August 9, 1994 Page 11 of 20