Laserfiche WebLink
Mayor Gamec stated that he thought the proposed development looked great. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson stated that he would be shocked if they had any strong objection from any of the <br />neighbors. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson inquired if the property owners will have an option as to what trees <br />will stay and what will be removed. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson replied that they are planning to have the lots custom graded to minimize the tree <br />loss. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak stated that she appreciated Mr. Peterson's efforts as a developer in the <br />City and working with neighbors, saving the trees, and willingness to apply restricted covenants <br />on those buffering trees. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated that they needed to let the development go through the <br />process and not give an opinion until the public hearing has been held. <br /> <br />2) Plants and Things <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman stated that he had spoken with the Council during a work session in <br />July regarding a development plan for the Plants N Things site. Staff has received a response <br />from the owners of Plants N Things that they are not willing to make a commitment at this time. <br />Staff has a lack of trust with working with Mr. Hickman because of past instances. The concern <br />staff has is that Mr. Hickrnan has no plans and that the existing buildings will remain. Staff has <br />discussed the issue of placing the property within the proposed moratorium with the City <br />Attorney and the Attorney has indicated that placing the property in a moratorium is enough <br />action to stop future development plans without the City having to start condemnation action. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that that corner has been a problem for along time. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated that something has to be done with Highway #10 in the near <br />future because they have no secondary road to back up Highway #10. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that there has been a long history of broken promises on the <br />Plants N Things property. His concern is that any commitment that might be made they have to <br />view with a certain amount of skepticism. He felt that the moratorium was the way to proceed. <br /> <br />City Council/October 15, 2002 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />