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<br />Councilmember Dehen asked how many in just the paving breakdown. <br /> <br />Ms. Miller stated staff did not separate them. They had some paving or maybe some <br />curbing but not a breakdown of each. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen mentioned SON Watersports. They have a nice front - in back, <br />they have some storage - he stated that he is not so worried about the back of property if <br />the front is nice. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Gladhill stated that SON has stated that these are all for sale so he <br />could have it all in the front - It's not considered outside storage. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that SON has also said that he would pave this if it were <br />enforced for everyone. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated that SON has indicated it would be a hardship because of the <br />large lot. We are sending a different message than the Lower Rum River, which is <br />concern about water run-off. We are saying you are making more run-off by paving the <br />back. If he is storing boats in the back, they are not even visible - that's not detracting <br />from the Highway #10 Corridor. He mentioned Plants N' Things and the littering of <br />things for sale - that's noticeable. If you are worried about cleaning up a corridor - and <br />concerned/worried about the back - it's inappropriate timing right now with the economy <br />the way it is. He suggested Council could differentiate the front and back lots. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey expressed agreement. He felt cleaning up the corridor is <br />important but it's hard to put someone out of business by making them pave their entire <br />lot. He felt we have to be realistic. He is not opposed to enforcing it but we need to be <br />cautious. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that in that regard, you would not have a business that will . <br />not say that paving will put them over the edge. By upgrading the standards, you may <br />attract better businesses. You need to be sure you are giving protection to people who <br />want a nice corridor. The semi trailers parked out on Highway #10 are the worst. He <br />stated he would like to see the paving done - and not worry about the curbing. <br /> <br />Ms. Miller reported that ICO was contacted and the semitrailers will be out of here on <br />Friday. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wise stated he does not feel that paving makes or breaks the looks of a <br />place - it's the junk that makes it look bad. He commented on all the out-of-business <br />buildings Ramsey has. He felt this is a bad time economically for businesses. With <br />regard to outside storage - that's where common sense has to come in - storage behind is <br />not such a bad thing - curb appeal is important. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session - June 2, 2009 <br />Page 3 of 13 <br />