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City Council Minutes August 27, 2001 Page 5 Mayor I~dinzing indicated that she is opposed to the land use amendment. She stated her reasons for opposition, which include the extension of the urban service district, changing property to a higher density, and eliminating light industrial property. She also indicated her concern of how the plat would affect the light industrial businesses that are currendy located in the area. Councilmember Tveite indicated that he felt comfortable with the land use amendment due to the unique manner in which the property is being developed and also due to the unique location and its tie-in with the commuter rail. Councilmember Kuester indicated that she is in favor of the land use plan due to the uniqueness of the plat and because of the mixed uses in the PUD. She further indicated that it was an opportunity to support the rail station. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 01-58 TO AMEND THE URBAN SERVICE AREA MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE URBAN SERVICE DISTRICT AND TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LU 01-02). COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. MAYOR KLINZING OPPOSED. The Council discussed whether to move forward with the remainder of the items even though the Planning Commission recommended denial. The City Administrator indicated that even though the Planning Commission recommended denial, staff is recommending postponing any decision until the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (~AW) has been completed. The City Engineer noted that most of the storm drainage and other larger issues have been resolved with the developer. He noted that he is still working with the developer to resolve the traffic issues. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO POSTPONE ITEMS 6.3 (REZONING), 6.4 (PRELIMINARY PLAT) AND 6.5 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT) UNTIL AFTER THE RESULTS OF THE EAW HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Klinzing indicated that she would be voting against these issues because she is opposed to the urban service area being extended, to the light industrial area being eliminated, and that she is concerned with the buffer between the residential and light industrial. She also indicated her concern with phasing of the plat which calls for only residential on the east side of Tyler Street in phase I. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Councilmember Dietz stated that he agrees with the Park and Recreation Commission's recommendation on park dedication. Councilmember Kuester and Motin concurred. Councilmember Tveite indicated that he also agrees with the Park and Recreation Commission's recommendation on park dedication. He stated that he likes the development