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I ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I Jeffrey Menth, 14726 Ramsey Boulevard NW, Ramsey, stated that he owned the property identified as #3 on the land use map. He stated that he is the property owner and does not want the land use changed at this time. He questioned what assurance the City can give him that the land use will not change. Principal Planner Trudgeon explained that the request was brought forward by Bright Keys at which time they had indicated that they were negotiating with Mr. Menth, but since that time staffhas been made aware that those negotiations are no longer occurring. Mr. Menth replied that that was correct. Principal Planner Tmdgeon stated that at this point there is no need to make the land use change. Mr. Menth stated that he would like stronger language than "there is no need". Principal Planner Tmdgeon replied that that wilt have to be a decision made by the City Council. Mr. Menth stated that he was not in favor of the land use change at this time. He also requested clarification on the policy of extending City sewer and water. He thought it was a requirement that if the City is going to extend City services they had to submit the issue to the citizens of Ramsey. Chairperson Nixt replied that he would like to have an opportunity to get a response from the City Attorney before answering that question. He explained that the Planning Commission will discuss those issues at the next Planning Commission meeting at which time he can give Mr. Menth a response to his question. Mr. Menth commended the resident for his comments pertaining to the wildlife and the quality of life in Ramsey. He stated that if Bright Keys is not going to develop the land he does not want area #3 rezoned to medium density. He wants it left as low density residential. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if Bright Keys withdrew their request for all of the property identified on the land use map or just the area owned by Mr. Menth and his neighbor. Principal Planner Trudgeon replied that it was his understanding that Bright Keys would not be developing the land. Bill Henderson, Bright Keys, 1809 NW Avenue, Stillwater, stated that had not withdrawn any request. He explained that they were in negotiation with Mr. Menth and his neighbor and at that time both property owners were willing to rezone the property to medium density. Because they have not come to any negotiation or agreement it does not make any difference if the property is rezoned or not. They will withdraw their proposal for medium density, but would like to proceed with the land they currently have acquired that is already rezoned. Mr. Henderson explained that Bright Keys has a purchase agreement for 43 acres, with some of the land already being rezoned Planning Commission Joint Meeting/January 24, 2002 Page 5 of 15 -55-