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City Council Minutes March 5, 1990 Page 3 e property. He indicated that this is being pursued by Mr. Santwire in order for him to put together a more attractive development proposal adjacent to this parcel of property. Mr. Klaers indicated that the other parcel that is subject to development activity is the property off of 191 1/2 Avenue, west of Jackson Avenue. He stated that the City is purchasing one lot east of the site where Pete Rohlf developed a mini -storage building in 1989. Mr. Klaers indicated that the original intent of this property purchase by the City was to improve the drainage in the area. Mr. Klaers indicated that Mr. Pete Rohlf had approached the City to determine whether or not the City would be interested in trading lots with him, as he owns the lot directly west of the mini -storage site and it was his feeling that his lot would serve the City's needs much better than the lot the City is currently attempting to purchase. e Mr. Klaers distributed a letter from the City Engineer regarding the lot swap with Mr. Pete Rohlf. The City Administrator indicated that according to the City Engineer's letter, both lots are the same size and have the same dimensions. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Pete Rohlf has plans for a proposed mini-storage on the lot he currently owns. He indicated that if the City is considering trading lots with Mr. Rohlf; then when Mr. Rohlf makes application for his conditional use permit for a mini-storage, the City's name will also have to be on the application as the City presently owns the lot. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he did not feel it was appropriate that the City sign the application for the mini storage. Mayor Tralle indicated that the City should explore the two issues at the present time and deal with mini storage at another date. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct the City staff to take look at these two situations and do what is appropriate for the City. Councilmember Kropuenske indicated that it makes sense to get the best drainage possible on the lot and indicated that by swapping lots with Mr. Rohlf both parties benefit. The City Administrator indicated that if the City trade lots with Mr. Rohlf, the City will not allow any intensity of development to happen. Pete Rohlf was present at this meeting. He indicated to the Council that if the City decides to trade lots with him, he wants the Council to be aware that he is considering mini storage for the lot. e COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY STAFF PURSUE THE POTENTIAL PROCESS OF THE LOT SWAPS ON THE TWO PROPERTIES DESIGNATED IN MEMO 7.2 AND THAT THEY MAY PROCEED IF ALL THINGS ARE APPLICABLE FOR THE JOINT APPLICATION AND THAT STAFF INVESTIGATE PARK USAGE FOR THE LOTS RECEIVED AND FURTHER THAT THE TRADE BE CONTINGENT UPON THE AFFIRMATIVE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1. Councilmember Schuldt opposed.