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City Council Minutes April 17 , 2006 Page 6 limit density and preserve open space: not to allow the open space to be developed when it will be allowable in 2008. . Councilmember Dietz concurred. Mayor Klinzing disagreed with the intent that the rule is for preserving open space. She stated it was to cluster development. Councilmember Farber requested a legal opinion of the rule. Mr. Wilson stated he will need time to review the rule. Councilmember Gumphrey suggested a possible change to the rule in order to make it clear. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO CONTINUE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CARVERWOOD HILLS, CASE NO. P 06-01 TO MAY 1,2006. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The applicant submitted a letter giving an extension for this plat. 6.4. Request by Midwest Asphalt for Conditional Use Permit for Mineral Extraction. Public Hearing- Case No. CU 06-04 Ms. Haug stated the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a sand and gravel pit. She stated the applicant previously had a conditional use permit that expired in 2001. She reviewed comments from the city's environmental consultant, the flre inspector, and Great River Energy. She discussed the Planning Commission's recommendation regarding setbacks along the railroad park trail. She stated she and the applicant have reached a compromise for the setbacks along the trail and they would range from 50-200'. . Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Peter Umland, Midwest Asphalt representative-Questioned if the area along the trail could be taxed lower than a commercial rate because the company will not be able to use it for ffi1nmg. Mr. Clark stated the city can't commit to a change in the tax rate but could send a letter to the county encouraging it. David Balanski, Midwest Asphalt representative-Stated the city doesn't understand the value of the material within the setback area. He stated it involves about 5 1/2 acres and several million dollars. He further stated the elevations are quite vertical and impossible to climb. He stated they would be willing to reforest the area after it is mined. Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Mayor Klinzing questioned why the buffer is needed. Ms. Haug stated the Natural Resources Inventory marked tIlls area as having medium quality. .