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Councilmember Riley asked the current zoning of the property. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the property is zoned for retail. He stated <br />that auto type uses were originally not permitted for that property. <br />Councilmember Riley asked for input on the proposed sites. <br />Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama provided background <br />information on the previous uses of the properties. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill noted that existing uses in that area are heavy <br />industrial and there had been an effort to redevelop that area as more retail. <br />Mr. Pankratz stated that this user was adjacent to a Cub Foods in another area. He noted that <br />heavy mechanical work is not being done, it is more light work like tires and oil changes. <br />Councilmember Shryock stated that when she first read the case she did not oppose this use. She <br />stated that some of the language makes her nervous, specifically allowing auto sales. She stated <br />that perhaps the retail service auto use be allowed but not auto sales. <br />Planning Commissioner Woestehoff agreed and asked if the code distinguished between auto <br />sales and auto retail. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that specification could be made. <br />Planning Commissioner Bauer agreed that auto repair is needed in Ramsey. He stated that often <br />when he drops a vehicle off, he frequents other businesses in the area. He stated that type of <br />business will draw people in and encourage them to visit other businesses in the area. <br />Councilmember Kuzma agreed that he could also support this type of use. <br />Planning Commissioner Van Scoy stated that he likes the concept as this would bring people into <br />the community. He suggested that staff consider rezoning the section west of Armstrong, <br />modifying that to provide additional flexibility and separation. <br />Planning Commissioner Surma concurred with the comments of Commissioners Van Scoy and <br />Bauer. He stated that the old Wiser Choice property would be a good fit. <br />EDA Member Steffen asked if the user is looking at one parcel specifically. <br />Mr. Pankratz stated that it is more of whether the use would be allowed before selecting a site <br />preference. <br />Councilmember Riley confirmed consensus that the group would be supportive of that use in this <br />area. <br />City Council Work Session / May 23, 2018 <br />Page 12 of 14 <br />