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I '1 '1 I I I :1 I i I I I I i I I PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA The Ramsey Plarming Commission conducted a public hearing on Tuesday, August 6, 1996, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, Minnesota to hear input regarding a ReCuest for a Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Office Structure; Case of Landmark community Bank. Members Present: Chairperson David Bawden Commissioner Benjamin Deemer Commissioner Sharon Jensen Commissioner Charles LaDue Commissioner Michael Terry Commissioner Bradley Thorud Members Absent: Commissioner Paul Holland Also Present: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik CALL TO ORDER Chairperson BawClen called the public hearing to order at 7:41 p.m. PRESENTATION Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik explained Johnson Holdings, Inc. received site plan approval to construct and operate a bank on the subject property. She explained the applicant has requested an interim use permit;for a temporary structure in which to operate their business while the permanent structure is under development. CITIZEN INPUT Terry Hendrickson, 15631 Ramsey Boulevard, explained that businesses were beneficial to the City through taXes and the increase in jobs. Mr. Hendrickson stated that by approving this temporary structure, the Cit[y would be creating a significant competitive advantage to this bank, as there is another bank being developed across the street. Mr. Hendrickson cautioned the Commission of giving unfair advantages to businesses. Jim Connelly, 16235 Kamacite Street, asked if the land has been transferred to the bank. Kevin Johnson, of Johnsqn Holdings, P.O. Box 250, Isanti, explained that the terms of the agreement stated there would be no land transfer until the bank development was completed. Public Hearing/Planning Commission/August 6, 1996 Page 1 of 2