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the Council. City Attorney Goodrich stated that a metes and bounds subdivision is not required to go before the Planning and Zoning Commissionl. Motion by Councilmember Sorteberg and seconded by Councilmember Van Wagner to approve Mr. Brand's request to subdivide a 2-1/2 acre parcel off of his 20 acre parcel by metes and bounds. Further Discussion: Mr. Brand inquired that if a metes and bounds subdivision is granted, must he obtain a survey of the whole 20 acre parcel. Mr. Berg replied that if the Brands Plat, a survey of the entire 20 acres is necessary; if they subdivide by metes and bounds, only the 2- 1/2 acre parcel need be surveyed. Mrs. Brand inquired as to why her neighbors did not have as much difficulty subdividing. Mayor Gamec replied that this is the first time that Council has been approached by the Brands;that the Brands have talked to Staff but not to Council. Mayor Gamec also noted that there are new ordinances in effect that some previous subdivisions did not have to encounter. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Schlueter and Van Wagner. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Reimann. Case #3: Adoption Of Negative Findings Of Fact By Resolution Regarding Waste Management Of Minnesota, Inc. 's Request For A Conditional Use Permit: City Attorney Goodrich read out loud the proposed resolution to adopt negative findings of fact regarding Waste Management's request for a conditional use permit. Mr. Edward Moersfelder - Representing Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. - Stated that the amended findings have been reviewed and his purpose in attending tonight's meeting is to submit a 4-page statement on those findings and Waste Management's application for a conditional use permit. In summary, the statement takes issue with the findings and expresses the viewpoint that the records do not support the findings. Mr. Moersfelder requested that Council one more review the findings that were prepared by Waste Management and submitted to Planning and Zoning and adopt those findings and grant the permit. Mr. Moersfelder then read, out loud, the 4- page statement and submitted same for the record. (See Attachment A to these minutes.) City Attorney Goodrich referred to the 4-page statement and comments made regardin~ Mr. Bjorklund's testimony at the June 25, 1984 public hearing and stated that Mr. Bjorklund's initial comments are what should be considered and not Mr. Berres' interpretation of those comments. Mr. Goodrich also stated that if Council reviews the findings prepared by Waste Management, they should also review all minutes, supporting documentation and testimony throughout this case and be comfortable with their decision. Motion by Mayor Gamec and seconded by Councilmember Van Wagner to adopt Page 13 of 24