Minutes - Council - 04/14/1975 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Rezoning on Highways 5 and 47: Mr. Alfred stated he had received a ~etter from Mr. Goodrich sYating that the motion on this rezoning at the last meeting had not passed. That letter dated April l, 1975 is attached to these minutes. He explained about Statute 462o01 and that the law has been amended since 1965. In his judgement a vote of three to one under the new law is adequate. He is, however, asking the Council to take another vote on this rezoning question. Mr. Gorham said he pointed out at the last meeting that he did not have a conflict of interest but in order to not get the Council into a legal question, he has sought the advice of the Attorney Gen- eral. Mr. Gorham read the letterer. Goodrich had written to the Attorney General about this matter to get an opinion. Mr. Goodrich had talked to Mr. Mike Gallagher today and his opinion is that Mr. Gorham had no conflict of interest in this matter and the opinion is being sent out today to that effect. Mr. Cox moved that this proposed area be rezoned from r-1 to b-2 ~hi'c~ 'co~Prises approxi- mately 90 acres as proposed by Royal Esquires:Realty, Inc. for the following reasons: that it is centrally located in the community with good access; it would fit in with our comprehensive plan, we need the tax base in our community; it will conserve energy; it will provide jobs for our residents; and as our ordinances stand presently, we have no restrictions against residential in this par- ticular area; and also complies with all the requirements as I see them to fit in with the Metro Council plan for three plus square ~ miles of commercial and industrial development; it also fits in with the ideas of the many agencies with whom this matter has been dis- cussed and the proposed 2030 year sewer district. Seconded by Mr. Mickelson. Mrs. Oliphant stated Mr. Cox was out of order. Mr. Goodrich stated he was not by the Revised Roberts Rules of Order. Mr. Oliphant wanted to know if this deed of sale was made to Royal Esquire Realty, Inc. He wanted to know if Joan Gorham was a di- rector of this company. He wanted to know if Royal Esquire Realty, Inc. was purchasing the subject property on a contract for deed. He asked what would happen if the Royal Esquire Realty, Inc. de- faulted on the payment for the land. He was told by Er. Alfred that Joan Gorhamwas not a director of the company. Mr. Klammer read a letter from Mr. Erling Johnson, dated April 10, 1975, con- cerning the rezoning of land south of 152nd Ave. about traffic that might be generated by a shopping center. Mr. Kurt Jenkinson asked if Royal Esquire Realty, Inc. had taken this plan to the MC. Mr. Albert stated it could not be taken to the MC until it had been given approval by the local government. Mr. Cox stated we have 1800 parcels of land that could be built on at this time. He toured with the School District at the time they selected this site on Highway 5 and this 120 foot road was in use at that time. They looked at Sites that were off heavily travelled roads and they decided on the one on Nowthen Blvd. Mr. Larsen is concerned about the traffic hazard. 153rd is not directly across from the school. The question was called: Mr. Cox, Mr. Gorham, Mr. Reimann and Mr. Mickelson voted yes. Mrs. Oliphant voted no. The motion carried. Mr. Alfred said he would sit down~With'any~city)!~ommittee to pick out a location for municipal buildings. He would like a branch 'public library, a small theatrical facility so J the community can expand culturally.