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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 9, 1986 <br />#990 WAIF FERRELL continued <br />ward Ferrell and his attorney, Jerry Rice, were present <br />for this matter. Mr. Rice stated that he is familiar <br />with the area in question because he lives in the area <br />and also holds a contract for deed on property across <br />the road from applciant's. He stated that he has <br />researched the matter and feels there is a substantial <br />issue of equitable estoppel involved and that this is a <br />special situation bases° on an old promise by a Mayor. <br />He stated that Mr. Ferrell is prepared to proceed with a <br />legal suit if --nary. <br />Councilmember .a asked applicant if he wanted the <br />Council to act on the request for three lor.s, not <br />considering any alternatives. <br />Mr. Ferrell stated that was correct. Mr. Rice stated <br />that they would be agreeable to Council tabling the <br />request in order for Council to think about it. <br />City Attorney Blatz wanted the record clarified <br />regarding the apparent conversation between Mr. Ferrell <br />and Planning Commission member VanNest, she noted that <br />the record was researched and found no indication that <br />word was given to Mr. Ferrell that he could plat- his <br />property accordingly and the code would not apply to <br />him. She also noted that there is case law wh, :eas the <br />court ruled that regardless of indications made by a <br />past council, the current council must upho2. the <br />ordinances. <br />Mr. Rice clarified that he was referring t., the word <br />given by Mayor Ross when Mr. Ferrell platted his <br />property. <br />Acting Mayor Adams stated that he was always told that <br />one council can not bind future councils. <br />It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, secor-1-1 t <br />Councilmember Grabek, to approve the denial re! on <br />as drafted to be adopted June 9, 1986. <br />At this point, Mr. Ferrell and his attorney were <br />the opportunity to request tabling this mat e <br />reconsider the request for 2 additional houses. <br />Mr. Rice stated that he would like the matter tabled in <br />order for him to copsult with his client, Mr. Ferrell. <br />City ALu.,kncy Blatz stated that she would recommend <br />tabling the matter if tht- Council's intent is to allow <br />applicant to modify his ,-)plication for 1 additional <br />house to be constructed t-,: his property. <br />2 % c <br />