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south half of the parcel owned by Cross of Hope and develop a cemetery. If the city does not choose to go into the cemetery business, Cross of Hope suggests that they would purchase the adjacent 10 acre parcel and in return for the City developing a road through the cemetery, Cross of Hope would develop a non- denominational cemetery for public purchase. Mayor Heitman directed that this issue be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for zoning considerations and if necessary, a special Council meeting be called to address this issue in order that it is resolved within a time frame agreeable to Cross of Hope. Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. Mayor Heitman called the meeting back to order at 9:15 p.m. ~ ~pforc~menk Of Muisance._Ord!nancm .[Oun~): It was suggested that this case be tabled until the March 6 joint Council/ Commission meeting. Councilmember Schlueter noted that enforcement of the nuisance ordinance has been an on-going problem in Ramsey; and at this point she is referring to a specific area of the City from which complaints are being generated and not addressed to the satisfaction of the citizens. Councilmember Cox stated that the City would not allow for these kinds of violations in the business community and residential neighborhoods want to be treated accordingly. Councilmember Cox noted that Planning and Zoning just voted 4-3 to recommend that another business entity be allowed in a residential area on a parcel of land that will qualify for homestead credit and Green Acres making it impossible for a similar business in a commercial area to compete with. Motion by Councilmember Cox directing City Staff to take appropriate measures, based on City Ordinances, to correct the situation regarding zoning complaints generating from the area of Whispering Pines Plat 94. Further Discussion: Mr. Hartley stated that specific infractions of the ordinance for which complaints have been filed on have been acted upon and are in their due process period. Ms. Norris stated that after receiving a complaint she verifies the violation, informs the property owner of time allowed to get into compliance and if no effort is made towards compliance, the matter is turned over to the City Attorney. Ms. Norris stated that several of the cases to which Council is referring are due to be turned over to the City Attorney this week. Mr. Goodrich stated that after he receives a case, he has Ms. Norris sign a formal complaint and a judge will summon the violator into court to answer to the complaint. Mayor Heitman directed Mr. Hartley to have discussion of nuisance ordinance enforcement on the joint Council/Cc~Tmission meeting scheduled for March 6. Councilmember Cox withdrew his motion based on the fact that complaints on record are being duly processed. February 25, 1986 Page 11 of 22