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City Council Minutes November 13, 1989 Page 2 e Mayor Tralle questioned whether Mr. Pitzele would sell merchandise to someone who would walk into the office. Mr. Pitzele stated that it is not a showroom but they would sell to someone if requested. He stated that the actual sales are done by bids. Councilmember Schuldt questioned Mr. Pitzele about the sign which had the connotation of advertising radios and TVs. Mr. Pitzele stated that he used to be in that business but has gotten out of it. He stated that he no longer needs the sign and would be willing to take it down. He stated that he is, in fact, trying to sell his business and retire. Councilmember Holmgren questioned the percentage of retail business that takes place at Sherburne Communications. Mr. Pi tzele stated that a very small percentage was actually retail. Mayor Tralle stated that the main reason for not allowing retail business at the Lodge was because of the traffic caused by retail businesses, and further stated that traffic was not an issue with Mr. Pitzele's business. e Councilmember Dobel indicated that he agreed with Mayor Tralle in that the issue in 1984 was traffic and that Mr. Pitzele's business was small and would not generate a lot of traffic. Councilmember Dobel also indicated that Mr. Pitzele is intending to get out of the business as soon as possible and at that time there will no longer be an issue, therefore, he indicated he would be in favor of allowing Sherburne Communications to remain. Councilmember Schuldt stated he did not agree. He indicated that he remembers the concerns of the neighbors in 1984 which were very strong in requesting no retail. Councilmember Schuldt further stated that if Mr. Pitzele sells the business someone else may buy it and change the operation which could possibly create more traffic. Councilmember Holmgren stated that he would have no problem allowing the business to remain if it is consistent with a staff recommendation that the business is not a retail operation. Pat Klaers, City Administrator, indicated that staff's latest interpretation after visiting the business, was that it was not an actual retail operation. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DECLARE SHERBURNE COMMUNICATIONS AS A BUSINESS OFFICE AND TO ALLOW THE BUSINESS TO REMAIN IN OPERATION AT THE LODGE AND FURTHER THAT IF THERE IS AN EXPANSION OF THE PRESENT OPERATION THAT THE CITY BE NOTIFIED AND THAT THE EXPANSION BE REVIEWED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT OPPOSED. e Councilmember Kropuenske arrived at this time.