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� 1l�NU'�ES O�''�� <br /> O�tONO CI'TX �OUNCIL,n4EE'�'ING ' <br /> Monday, September 25,2006 <br /> 7:00 o'cIock p.2n. <br /> (6. #06-3212 HEI�fP�Z PROPERTIES, OUTLOT A STONEB.4Y(NW CORNER OF 1�T�ILLOW <br /> DRIVE NORTHAND HIGHW.4Y 12), Contincr.ed) <br /> Mui�hy stated ihe issues are whether the Council is going to vote in favor of a comprehensive plan <br /> ainendment and whether this is going to be a development that is unique to the other retail develo�ments <br /> in Long Lake, Murphy stated he has conceins with the retail portion of this development given the <br /> number of other retail buildings that have been constructed in the past couple of years in the area and the <br /> ]arge aniount of vacant space still remaining iii those buildiilgs. <br /> Wrede stated in iheir opinion the retail component is critical to making the office component viable. <br /> Wrede poirited out that a large numUer of residents in the Stonebay develo�ment at the Planning <br /> Commission meeting expressed an interest in the retail component and that they are attempting to design <br /> a development that would be pedesirian friendly. � � <br /> Sansevere stated he thought it was made clear at the work session and the previous city council meeting <br /> that the Council does not feel retail at this site is a good choice.. <br /> McMillan stated she had indicated at the Iast council nieeting that the eighf retail bays should be reduced <br /> to four retail bays. � � . <br /> White stated the reason why the Council voted in favor of a Walgreens at this site was that Snyder Drug <br /> was not doing well economically at that time. White indicated the Council is not necessarily in favor of <br /> retail for this site and would prefer to keep all the retail in the same basic location. <br /> Sansevere stated he is iiot in support of retail on this site. <br /> Malin stated they are looking for a foxmal resolution from the Council on this matter. <br /> Alex Young,MSB Comniercial, stated 11e is representing the development conzpany that is interested in <br /> constructing a medical Uuilding•and that without the retail component on the site,it is unlikely that they- <br /> would be interested in pursui.ng construction of the rnedical building. � <br /> Murphy conunended the parties involved for their efforts at attemptiilg to develop this site and that he <br /> would like to see the medical com�onent pursued. Murphy stated the Cities of Long Lake and Orono <br /> should focus their efforts at filling the current retail buildings rather than conslruciing another retail <br /> building t11at inay rev�ain empty for a period of tiine. � <br /> Wrede inquired exactly what the City Council would be voting on tonight. <br /> Brok1 stated the Council��ould be voting on the amendment to the comprehensive plan. <br /> Wrede stated they are requesting at this time that the City Council eliminate the requirement for a . <br /> pl�arniacy on this site. Wrede inquired whether the retail on this site is limited to thc list that was <br /> developed by the Couneil and distributed at the last meeting. . <br /> Brold stated that list was part of a Planned Uiiit Development,which has since expired. Brolcl stated a <br /> new list would need ta be developed. <br /> Wrede inquired whether retail ��✓ould be allowed on the site at a1L <br /> ]PAGE 3 of 14 • <br />