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I <br />! <br /> <br />more anti-tru!st c~ses are decided. It is possible that the courts <br />will incr, ease~the available defenses to the city, such as good <br />faith action by the city officials, or that Congress may amend the <br />anti-trust lays to limit or eliminate the exposure of government. <br />However, one. thing is clear, until that time you must understand <br />the issues: and guard against the increased risks. <br /> <br />IV, <br /> <br />i <br />I <br />i <br /> <br />P, ECOFtME!~DED PROCEDURES TO KEEP OUT OF COURT <br /> <br />?re-A_FEi icat i on <br /> <br />a) ReView your ordinances and make sure that the standards <br /> foe a2~proving or denying a variance, conditional use <br /> permit, rezoning, or zoning text amendment comply with <br /> relcent cases and Minnesota statutes. <br /> <br /> b) M~ke sure your ordinances prescribe the statutory <br /> correct notice periods. <br /> <br /> c) M~ake sure your comprehensive plan and ordinances fit <br /> together. <br /> <br /> d) C~ify all informal policies as ordinances if you <br /> expect to rely upon them. <br /> <br /> e) i M~ke sure your application forms set forth all' <br /> requirement. <br />I f) Adopt a conflic~ of interest.policy. <br /> <br />i g) A~opt procedures for governing public meetings, <br /> p~esentation of information and adhere to them. <br /> <br /> 2. ~pp%ic~tion Process Before City Staff <br /> a) I~form applicant at outset of all city requirements. <br /> <br />I b) l~emo to applicant regarding same. <br /> ¢) 8tall'must be careful of what they say; must appear and <br /> be unbiased. <br /> <br /> d) Stress importantce of meeting deadlines. <br /> <br />e) <br /> <br />Make sure applicant has copies of all relevant <br />o~dinances, plans, policies, etc. <br /> <br />-26- <br /> <br /> <br />