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<br />. ' <br /> <br />which occurred in the city of Mahtomedi, and she commented the <br />homeowners are very unhappy with the city's rezoning decision. <br />In addition, the Mahtomedi bank has been held-up for ransom which <br />subjects the neighborhood to violence. . <br /> <br />Mr. Marcel Rivard (7022 Progress Road) voiced concern his <br />property may become landlocked if the Clearwater Road is vacated. <br />Mr. Kolsted clarified the vacation of road is from.Main street to <br />Sorel Street. Thus, the property in questioned would not be <br />landlocked. <br /> <br />Ms. Peggy Anderson (7082 Progress Road) questioned the Developer <br />who would pay for the sidewalk and its maintenance. Chair Welk <br />noted the city needs to acquire an easement prior to the sidewalk <br />installation. <br /> <br />Ms. Linda Paulson (1764 Main Street) commented the bank will not <br />create more traffic than the tree farm generated. Ms. Paulson <br />added, children should not be playing around Main Street area. <br /> <br />Mr. Rick Paulson (1764 Main Street) recalled when deer roamed the <br />area. Now, there are townhomes and diesel trucks running. In <br />addition, there is a chirop~actic office on Main Street in a <br />residential district, a bank is better for tax purposes. <br /> <br />Mr. Buckbee emphasized the City's need to wait on acting until <br />the whole Main Street plan is considered. <br /> <br />Ms. Brossard-Vickers suggested waiting until the city receives a <br />report back from the design team, thus affording the city the <br />opportunity to work with all the properties along Main Street. <br />Also, unfortunately, neighborhood opposition does not determine <br />approval or denial if a property is rezoned~ <br /> <br />Ms. Roberta Wirth (7065 Eagle Trail) stated the zoning change <br />will have an impact on the safety and welfare of all parties, <br />which needs to be taken into consideration, as per state law. <br />And if not, what criterion needs to be met for "rezoning. <br /> <br />Mr. March replied the city has ~Police authotity" which gives <br />them zoning rights. <br /> <br />Mr. Buckbee commented Mr. Kolsted has presented an interesting <br />concept. However, the idea does not address spot zoning. Mr. <br />Buckbee recommended waiting until the design team brings their <br />ideas back to the city. <br /> <br />Mr. Bisek suggested the Planning Commission not place too much <br /> <br />5 <br />