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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 28, 2013 Page 26 Written comment, consisting of an e-mail dated January 28, 2013 from Rev. Arne K and Meryl C. Jessen, 1716 Saint Albans Street N, in opposition to the Linder Interim Use Permit Application, was provided as a bench handout. Henry Linder, Property Owner Mr. Linder provided a history of greenhouse use on this property by his father, and then its use by Landscape Alternatives; and his interest in utilizing the struc- tures originally built by his father and make it a viable business again. Mr. Linder advised that he thought Mr. Carlson was a great fit for that interest; and asked that the City Council approve a five (5) year Interim Use, noting that it could be re- voked at any time if conditions were not met, and therefore a longer term was moot. Mr. Linder reviewed the access with a sliding gate off Saint Albans with a 15' concrete apron allowing for delivery vehicles to have direct access to the building. Mr. Linder advised that he was more than willing to look at further improvements to the property, something he had intended but been unable to finance to-date; and expressed his personal concern with safety s in using the Larpenteur Avenue ac- cess for parking as well as interfering with his private driveway, back yard, and family garden, with little room between the garden and greenhouse to allow con- venient access. Kathleen Soderberg, 1732 N St.Albans Ms. Soderberg referenced her written comments pertaining to this issue as previ- ously submitted; and spoke in support of Mr. Linder and Mr. Carlson intent, opin- ing that having someone reliable on the street would serve as an asset for the neighborhood. Motion to Waive the Curfew and Extend the Meeting McGehee moved, Etten seconded, extending the meeting until 10:15 p.m. • Roll Call Ayes: McGehee; Willmus; Laliberte; Etten; and Roe. Nays: None. Discussion among Councilmembers and Mr. Linder included intended upgrades to the existing fence (e.g. painting); current deciduous trees providing good screening; potential relocation or sale of boats, even though there were not part of this issue. Discussion among Councilmembers and staff included a realistic timeframe if the City would be required to take action to revoke the Interim Use, while allowing for due process for the applicant; and rights of the applicant outside the City pro- cess (e.g. court action) to appeal any revocation if conditions were not met.