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Councilmember McGlone stated that is has been discovered in marketing this property that <br /> certain new users find compressed natural gas so objectionable that they cannot relocate in this <br /> property. He asked if staff is considering changes in zoning. <br /> Senior Planner Gladhill stated this is not the case in this instance because there is a fire code for <br /> protection. He explained this is more of a standard fueling station and precautions are taken so <br /> nothing will prevent other users from locating in this facility. <br /> Councilmember McGlone explained he wanted to protect those who own property around this <br /> area. He said he has been a strong advocate for requiring a business to fit within the existing <br /> zoning, or relocate where the zoning fits better. <br /> Councilmember Elvig pointed out Anoka County has been notified as well as residents within <br /> 300 feet. <br /> City Attorney Goodrich clarified if the property is less than 5 acres, those within 350 feet must <br /> be notified. <br /> Senior Planner Gladhill indicated when the use for vehicle sales was approved, all proper parties <br /> were notified. This case is adding a use, and not changing one. <br /> Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to waive the City's Charter <br /> requirement to read the ordinance aloud and to adopt Ordinance #11 -14 to amend Section 117- <br /> 117 (E1 Employment District) and Section 117 -116 (E2 Employment District). <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Councilmember Wise aye <br /> Councilmember Backous aye <br /> Councilmember Elvig aye <br /> Councilmember Tossey aye <br /> Councilmember McGlone nay <br /> Councilmember Strommen aye <br /> Mayor Ramsey aye <br /> Motion carried. <br /> 7.04: Proposed Lease & Fire Suppression system for City-Owned Property at 6701 Hwy <br /> 10 <br /> Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman reviewed the staff report. <br /> Councilmember McGlone stated he opposed this in a previous discussion. He listed his reasons <br /> as follows: 1) the proposal is to use EDA funds and a tax- exempt property has nothing to do with <br /> economic development; and, 2) As of today, this is a property that is slated for demolition in the <br /> future. He believed there were a whole host of uses that could move in without fire suppression <br /> City Council / October 11, 2011 <br /> Page 15of17 <br />