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City Council Minutes Page 5 November 16, 2020 ----------------------------- conditions outlined. She indicated they will try and rent it out as a single-family residence. Mayor Dietz asked Ms. Demars if she is sure she does not want the Council to act on this item. Ms. Demars stated she would like to keep the permit as an option if renting as a single-family unit does not work. She explained she does not like the condition that the property must be converted back to single-family if it is changed into her parent's name. Mr. Leeseberg indicated he spoke with the applicant prior to the meeting and was under the impression she was agreeable to conditions 1-5. Ms. Demars stated she feels like the city is against the request and would rather just do her own thing. Councilmember Wagner explained she understands why staff is asking for the escrow but does not support it. She also expressed concern with condition #5 requiring the property to be returned to a single-family home prior to sale or transfer of ownership. She explained the owners could have done whatever they wanted without the city knowing but they were responsible and came to the city and we are throwing a ton of requirements at them. She added if the Interim Use Permit is recorded against the property future buyers would be aware. } Mr. Leeseberg noted that if the buyer did not see that the Interim Use Permit terminates upon sale or transfer of ownership the new owners, we could end up in the same position Ms. Demars is in now. Attorney Beck explained the Interim Use Permit allows related or unrelated people to live in the two units and is in place until the property changes ownership. Mr. Leeseberg indicated the Interim Use Permit is the best way to meet the request by Ms. Demars. Discussion took place on potential tax implications if the property can operate as a multifamily use. Ms. Demars indicated if the tax increase is too much they may decide to rent as a single-family. Ms. Demars indicated she would like time to contact Sherburne County to inquire what the tax implication will be. Consensus of the Council was to eliminate the $5,000 escrow. There being no one else to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz continued the public hearing to December 7, 2020. Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Westgaard to continue the request for an Interim Use Permit to allow a duplex in the R1a zoning district to December 7, 2020. Motion carried 5-0. IN'ATURE