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Councilmember Shryock stated that she would also support rezoning as she does not believe that this would become a residential property. She stated that in the long-term perhaps there would be a purchase of the property by the adjacent property. She stated that the Highway 10 discussions will be a process over time but believed that the residential area is fairly set, and this would fit more with the employment district. She agreed that fencing would be appropriate to ensure that the residents in that area have some buffering. Acting Mayor LeTourneau agreed with the comments made and stated that he would be interested in having a discussion about rezoning. He stated that he would also be interested in compliance with code and wanted to ensure that any issues of noncompliance would be addressed through this process. Mr. Anderson stated that his ultimate goal would be to purchase the adjoining property as well. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would support language that requires aesthetic improvement. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to direct Staff to prepare an Ordinance for introduction at a future meeting to amend the zoning designation of the Subject Property from R-1 Residential (MUSA) to E-1 Employment District. While the properties to the east and north are zoned E-1 Employment, the Subject Property also abuts residentially zoned parcels to the west and south. Further discussion: Councilmember Riley stated that he would like clarification as the statement was made that the County has reflected this property as commercial/industrial and asked if that classification should match the City zoning. Community Development Director Gladhill provided additional information on how the County bases their classifications for tax purposes. He stated that staff attempts to clean up these situations as they arise. Councilmember Riley stated that this does point out that a property expert did not see this as residential land. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Riley, Johns, and Shryock. Voting No: None. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that there is a developer interested in Phase II of the old municipal center development. The developer would be interested in bringing in 4,000 cubic yards of fill. He stated that the City's interest would be protected, and the developer is aware that if the purchase agreement does not go through, they would lose the fill that was brought to the site. It was the consensus of the Council to allow the developer to bring the fill to the area. City Council / November 13, 2018 Page 13 of 14