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operation and the hindrance ta the neighboring citizens. , . Ms. Debra Kopps (2066 Willow Circle) supported the rezone request and felt the Council had the opportunity to immediately bring funds into the community by authorizing the rezone request. Mr. Adam Gilmore 2041 Willow Circle su orted the rezone, the homes are generating more funds ( ) PP for the community as a whole, �ommercial. Mr. Jim Korpus (6103 Habitat Court, Minneapolis) stated he was in favor the rezone. Furthermore, the town home development will be a decicting factar when considering construction of a grocery store. Mr. Dana Rude (2071 Willow Circle) would not like to look at a strip ma11. The children will be less likely to get into trouble with mare town hames instead of commercial property. Ms. Stephanie Rude (2071 Willow Circle) looking at the immediate fees that the city will have will be an immediate benefit to the community. The lights ftom Amoco gas station are too bright. One more buildin� will be a better and faster financial asset to the community than to wait for commercial. Mr. Da1e Runkte (Bright Keys Developm�nt} believed a comprenensive plan shouYd b� a flexible document and should be addressed and amended as new ideas prevail. The city will receive funds for the following: The park fees $120;000 Hook up fees over $130,000 City $175,Q00 Building permit, and plan check fees $200,000 Basically, over $600,000 will come into the eommunity over the next two years. Bright Keys Development has developed the Willow Glen Town homes and they are in high demand. A lady from (2057 Willow Circl�� supports the rezone change and urged the Councit to consider the request. Councilmember Travis commented t�iat the eomprehensive Plan was adopted a while back and if there is an area for "multies" this would be best possible site. Councilmember Brenner recall�d the eomprehensive Plan process and notec� the end result was based on the City's desire to preserve as much commercial property as possible. Councilmember Brenner refreshed Mr. Runkle that the plan check fee for V�illow Glen was reduced t6 reflect one dwelling; �ot individual units, thus the building permit cost is less than the numbers shared. Councilmember Nelson explained the proaess has not been most desirous; however, the overall vision of the community as a whole is to have commercial and it is not in favor gra.nting the request. Mr. Rehbein answered Mayor Wilharber's question regarding the pending use of the surrounding Lino Lakes property. The property to the north is slated for high density, the property to the east is projected as commercial. Mr. Rehbein noted he could sell commercial property at four times the value pf residential, but he did not see commercial in the foreseeable future. Page 4 of 8