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City Council Minutes March 31, 1997 Page 2 4.1, 2C. Perkins Fla.q Issue Councilmember Holmgren indicated that he would like fo rescind the motion made by the Council on March 17 which allowed Perkins to have a 50 foot flag pole. Councilmember Holmgren stated that he has reviewed the issue and has decided that he would be in favor of allowing Perkins to have their stondard 70 foot flag pole. The City Attorney suggested that the request be brought back to the Planning Commission cJnd City Council via a formal request by Perkins. He indicated that if the Council rescinded the motion, Perkins would be allowed a 35 foot flag pole as authorized by the original conditional use permit. It was the consensus of the Council to recommend that Perkins reapply for a conditional use permit for the purpose of studying the flag pole issue, and further that conditional use permit fees be waived. Consider Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 10, 1997, AND THE MARCH 24, 1997, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Discussion on City's Growth Mana.qement Policy Steve Ach indicated that according to the City's growth management policy, no development in the sewer and water district along east and west Highway 10 is allowed until utilities are available. Steve Ach indicated that he has received a request from an existing property owner along East Highway 10 to construct a free-standing building which would be in addition to the existing business. Steve indicated that he anticipates receiving other requests of this nature. The City Attorney informed the Council that deve!opment of new private septic systems could affect the City's ability to assess for installation of sewer because it may be difficult to prove benefit. The Council indicated its concern that a policy was necessary to maintain consistency with these types of requests. The Council consented to support a new ordinance that would allow expansion of existing businesses, but would also take into consideration future utility extensions and other infrastructure improvements. The Council discussed the possibility of allowing expansion of existing businesses in the eastern area, but not changing the ordinance as it currently applies to the western area. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO INITIATE A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO EXPANSION OF EXISITING BUSINESS WITHIN THE SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Councilmember Dietz abstained.