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Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he would agree with holding the an additional· public hearing. He noted that he was somewhat dismayed that they did not include a pa~k",for the number of homes being proposed in the development. Mayor Gamec stated that development of the property has been discussed numer6us:times and some day a decision needs to be made. He inquired if there was a real [egat Concern to conduct another public hearing. City Attorney Goodrich replied that he raised the issue as a legal issue-.i~ .He stated that he did not think another public hearing was an absolute legal requirement,-bUt felt the :issue was there. He stated that if the plat was challenged the Court would'look at xvha~ was mailed out and what was published in the newspaper not what everyone knew from. the public hearings. Mr. Goodrich noted that the Council could conduct the public hearing.: Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councitmember Zimmerman, to direct staff to schedule a public hearing before the City Council on September 1: I, 2001. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, 'Zimmerman, Anderson, and Kurak. Voting No: None: Councilmember Kurak noted that ·there are two parks on' the perimeter of the development and there will be park dedication and trail feescollected from the development. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that the'Council has fought many battles over the density transitioning and except for those residents who are paying a total of $120,000 to $140,000, alt of the rest of the perimeter lots are receiving no transition. The Mayor has said on numerous occasions that the proper time to handle the issue of:density transitioning is at preliminary plat, and he felt that it was incumbent upon the other Councilmembers to address the issue at this time. - Mayor Gamec replied that they can. disduss the issue further during the public hearing. ' Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to table action until the conclusiOn-of the public hearing held on September l 1. 2001. Motion carried~ Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmen:nan, Anderson, Hendriksen, andKurak. Voting No: None. · Mayor Gamec-mcessed the regular meeting of the City Council meeting at 8:26 p.m. Mayor Gamec called the regular meeting of the City Council back to order at 8:34 p.m. City Council/August 28, 2001 Page 14 of 35 I I I I I I I I I I I I