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Bay development than is currently proposed. Chair Smith agrees that the March 1,2004 letter lays out criteria that meets her desires. Chair Smith asked the members if there is a compelling reason to move away from the Comp Plan or should they stay with what was put in the plan not that long ago. If the decision is not to move away from the current plan, then the city should wait until an applicant comes before the city with the current use as directed in the Comp Plan, A poll was taken of the members Smith: Interested in retail and services that would serve Stone Bay and the immediate community, and not in favor of a development that veers away from the Comp Plan, especially if feeling noshed. Fritzler: Initially, thinking this was a pretty good use and may be worth making a CMP change, but after meeting with the Long LaKe Planning Commission and some of the questions and thinking that came out of the meeting it became evident we aren ’t hearing anything from Walgreen ’s. Also didn’t think the idea of the bank is going to be realized. Rather than seeing the bank comer go to more retail, the idea of keeping the area more office type use and making the assumption that the residential development is going to flourish quickly it may be a better idea not to deviate from the current CMP with the future unknown. Once built, the developer is out of the community and the city and community has to live with what remains. If criteria could be set, then may be in favor, but not currently in favor. Bremer: Not in favor of amending the CMP. The Long Lake meeting was excellent and got a lot out of it, but she is interested in keeping the rural flavor of the city in tact, but it really is a city council decision to change the CMP. If the council decides to change the CMP, then the Page 9 of 41 lii.^______