Minutes - Council Work Session - 03/31/2009

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business has approached the City that would like to have an event and use helicopters. She stated that she needs direction on how to address Town Center zoning. She noted that each district in the City Code would have to be changed to note that this use requires a Conditional Use Permit. She noted that Ramsey Crossings has all been rezoned to the Town Center Zoning. Councilmember Jeffrey suggested a Special Event permit process for this type of use and include Town Center zoning in the Conditional Use Permit process. The Council discussed allowing commercial uses in Town Center. Community Development Director Miller reviewed the direction from Council, to keep the current ordinance, add a section on commercial usage, include the Town Center zoning and use the Special Permit process for these kinds of special events. The Council discussed having the FAA approve the site for the helicopters and the need for appropriate insurance coverage before there is City approval. There was a suggestion to have the applicant provide all the necessary approvals from the appropriate entities. 3) Review Organization of Sixth Congressional District Communities Mayor Ramsey stated that he would like permission to pursue creating an organization with the Sixth Congressional District Mayors. He noted that there would not be any fees to belong. He stated that his thought is that the City could host the first event and it would be held quarterly. He stated that he also felt that Michelle Bachmann could be invited for an informal discussion. He would like permission to start this and to have staff help send out letters inviting the Mayors. City Administrator Ulrich stated that he sees nothing wrong with using staff time and paying for the incidental costs associated with the first event, because it is not a special interest or a registered lobby group. Mayor Ramsey noted that he doesn't foresee any costs or the use of staff after the initial contact, because they could contact them bye-mail. He stated that there may also be costs for coffee and cookies and noted that he would like to pass hosting along to other cities after the first one. The Council discussed the reasons to get together with this group and the logistics of having the ongoing meetings. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he would like to get the group together to share information and not just to get together with our Congressperson. There was a Consensus to allow Mayor Ramsey to pursue creating this group and host the first meeting. City Council Work Session / March 31, 2009 Page 4 of6