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Case #6: Alexandra House Services Mayor Gamec indicated at the November 7, 2005 Council work session, there was discussion of an agreement between the City of Ramsey and Alexandra House for services to the residents of Ramsey. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt resolution #05- 11-388 authorizing the contracted services of Alexandra House. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig stated Alexandra House provides a tremendous service, and it is something that is not found anyplace else. He is thankful for Alexandra House and is happy to support this. Councilmember Strommen concurred. She suggested a summary report at the end of the year regarding how the contract worked out and the services that were used during the year. Councilmember Elvig noted the contract includes an annual fee that is paid on a quarterly basis. He would like to be sure the City does not renege on its commitment unless there is a cause. Once this contract begins, Alexandra House will be planning their budget accordingly. Police Chief Way explained it was the idea of Alexandra House to bill the City quarterly. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Elvig, Jeffrey, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #7: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for Motor Vehicle Sales with an Outdoor Display Area: Case of Lumax, LLC Assistant Community Development Director/HRA Executive Director Frolik explained the City received an application from Lumax, LLC for a conditional use permit for a motor vehicle sales business on the property located at 6246 Highway 10 NW. The site is zoned E-1 Employment and guided as Places to Work in the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed use is only allowed by a conditional use permit within this district. The applicant would like to use the unoccupied site for the sale and outdoor display of vehicles. There would be approximately 10 to 15 cars on the lot. The cars would be parked on the front side of the lot that faces Highway 10 and along the western side of the side. The existing building would be used as a sales office. Ms. Frolik advised the subject property and the surrounding areas were consciously guided for manufacturing or industrial uses in the 2001 Comprehensive Plan. This fact would put the request in conflict with the requirement that the proposed request is harmonious with the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. She stated the existing building located on the site is currently vacant, and the site is generally underutilized. There is a collision center/auto repair shop immediately adjacent to the site to the west, and a trailer hitch/car accessory shop immediately to the east of the site. In the general area, there is a mix of manufacturing uses and car service uses. Ms. Frolik indicated the Planning Commission reviewed the request on November 3, 2005. She advised the Planning Commission and staff recommend that the Council deny the request for a conditional use permit, due to the incompatibility with the Comprehensive Plan for this area. City Council / November 22, 2005 Page 10 of 23