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COUNCIL BUSINESS Case #1: Presentation of Monthly Cable Television Subscriber Activity Report by Terry O'Connell Terry O'Connell, Quad Cities Cable TV was present and reported on the cable coverage for the City of Ramsey. He also stated that the cable report is given to the City of Ramsey and if there is any other information City Staff would like to be receiving, to let him or the Cable Commissioner's know. Case #2: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Establish Professional Offices and Daycare Facilities in the R-1 Rural Residential District at 6139 157th Lane N.W.; Case of Northern Counties Secretarial Services Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Northern Counties Secretarial Services has applied for a conditional use permit to establish professional offices and daycare facilities in the R-1 Rural Residential District at the soon to become former Lord of Life Church at 6139 - 157th Lane N.W. Northern Counties Secretarial Services is hoping to expand in the future; however, under current City Code regulations, to expand a conditional use permit would require reapplication and the risk of denial. In an attempt to protect their initial investment, the applicant is proposing that if their request for a conditional use permit is approved, that it include any expansions that would bring their total building size up to 22,000 feet. Dennis Zylla, Carol Owens and Roslyn Kieke were present representing Northern Counties Secretarial Services. Mr. Zylla stated they are proposing to utilize the property for a medical transcription service and if state approved, a daycare. He stated they are requesting approval for expansion only, not the site plan approval for this expansion. Mr. Zylla felt there would be less traffic and noise with this type of business than there is with the church there. He also stated this business would create jobs in the City and the building will be added back in for tax base which would be another benefit to the City. The Council proceeded to review the Findings of Fact. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to amend or add findings to read as follows: #12. #15. #16. #17. #18. That the proposed use may increase traffic coming to and from the subject property. That the proposed use will be harmonious and in accordance with any specific objectives of the Comprehensive Plan should be stricken from the findings". That the proposed use will be operated and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity." That the proposed use will not be hazardous to existing neighboring uses. That the proposed use may be a substantial improvement to the property in the immediate vicinity and to the community as a whole. Further discussion: Mr. Louis Abbendroth, 15810 Sodium Street N.W., Ramsey stated he lives next to the subject property and that he built his home there because the church was his neighbor. He asked for some sort of buffer between him and the playground of the daycare center. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Councilmember Cich and Councilmembers Hardin and Beyer. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gilbertson and CouncilmemberPeterson. City Council/November 26, 1991 Page 5 of 8