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board/commission membership, unless it is in an ex-officio capacity or there is insufficient public interest in serving. Implementation of the policy would occur by dual membership persons selecting the board/commission of their choice as their respective terms expire. This policy should be forwarded to boards and commission for input and returned to Council in resolution form for adoption. Case #8: Adopt Ordinance To Rezone Property North Of Highway #10 And East Of Armstrong Blvd. N.W. From I-1 Industrial To B- 1 Business; Case Of Mr. Thomas Kurak: The Council introduced an ordinance on June 27, 1989 to rezone property north of Hwy. #10 to B-1 Business. Motion by Councilmember Cich and seconded by Councilmember DeLuca to adopt Ordinance #89~14 rezoning property north of Hwy. #10 N.W. and east of Armstrong Blvd. N.W. from I-1 Industrial to B-1 Business. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers DeLuca, Pearson, Cich and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #9: Discuss The Need For Amusement Center Regulations: Council directed that the subject of amusement center regulations be placed on another City Council agenda for discussion prior to the regular meeting starting time. Case #10: Discuss Options For Implementing 4 Per 40 Acre Density Zoning: Mr. Merland Otto discussed with Council the various options available for implementing 4 per 40 acre density zoning and a possible schedule of events necessary to meet the January 1, 1990 effective date for that zoning. The schedule of events includes conducting an informational meeting regarding 4 in 40 zoning with all persons owning 5 acres or more in Ramsey. Persons desiring to develop at the 2.5 acre lot sizes and a density greater than 4 in 40 would be allowed to continue to do so provided they have reached preliminary plat approval by the January 1, 1990 date. Regarding methods of implementation: City Council will have to give consideration to what the minimum lot size will be while maintaining Metro Council's 4 in 40 density requirement; tracking parcels to be sure no resubdivisions occur while 4 in 40 zoning is in effect; how to encourage cluster development of 2.5 acre lots; areas where it may be desirable to allow resubdivision to urban density; limits of deviation that will be allowed for in meeting the 4 in 40 density requirement; whether maximum as well as minimum lot sizes should be established (larger lots tend to attract illegal dumping and junk vehicle violations) or take an ardent position to enforce the Nuisance Ordinance. Motion by Councilmember DeLuca and seconded by Councilmember Cich authorizing the City Attorney to seek the Attorney General's opinion regarding whether or not land use zoning regulations are subject to public referendums. Further Discussion: Mr. Hartley noted that he has informed Metro Council that Ramsey disagrees with the 4 in 40 policy but recognizes it and intends to comply; Ramsey has also requested the opportunity to participate in the changing of that policy and Metro Council City Council/July 11, 1989 Page 9 of 12