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Councilmember Zimmerman suggested that the residents put together some suggestions for the Public Works Committee to consider. David Ballard, 9370 - 164"' Lane NW, Ramsey, stated that he wanted to address the Council on a problem he was having with Community Development. He explained that he is trying to set-up a temporary business on a property that is zoned industrial. The property owner has agreed to let him use the site for a 24-month period, so he inquired at City Hall as to what the procedure is for a temporary use. He was advised that he needed a temporary use permit. He explained to staff that there would be no building, power, parking, or garbage on the site so what was necessary to submit the temporary use permit. The Community Development Director informed him that the City was not interested in having businesses set up in the area at this time. He then met with Ms. Frolik and reviewed the businesses that were located along Highway #10. The application was then put together, but staff would not accept the application on the 15th. After discussing the issue further they went to submit the application and it again was refused because there were already 11 items on the Planning Commission agenda. They were then notified of the 60 day decision rule and that they would need to sign a waiver to that rule, which they agreed to do, but it still does not guarantee that the issue will be considered at the earliest date even though the City was already in the process of depositing his check. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if Mr. Bellar needed a conditional use permit or an interim use permit. Community Development Director Frolik replied that he needed an interim use permit, which was what he was provided with. Mr. Ballard stated that he is angry that the City would not accept his application on the 15'h. Community Development Director Frolik stated that she was unaware of the reasons for the application being rejected on the 15th, but Mr. Norman did talk to Mr. Bellar and explained that the City could accept the application if he was willing to waive the 60-day rule, because they could not place the item on the Planning Commission agenda until July. Mayor Gamec requested that the City Administrator follow-up on the issue. Mr. Ballard stated that the City should change the language in the application pertaining to early submission. Sandy Short, 14951 Waco Street NW, Ramsey, stated that when she built her home in 1994, the builder had told her that a stop sign would be installed at the intersection of 149t~ Avenue and Waco Street, but that never happened. The problem that exists in the area is the through traffic. She inquired as to why it is taking the City so long to act on the problem. City Council/May 22, 2001 Page 4 of 23