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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 22, 2018 Page 9 ness in McCarrons' community and felt it would go a long way in the revitaliza- tion of the Rice and Larpenteur area and would bring in businesses. Mayor Roe closed the public comment with no one else coming forward. Council Discussion Councilmember McGehee asked if was possible to get clarity on the one question that was raised regarding the policy on LGBTQ+ if the representative was pre- pared to answer. Mr. Thompson stated he was not prepared because he was not a policy writer, but the values of the Montessori School is to welcome all, that is their value. Laliberte moved, Willmus seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 11547 (Attach- ment D) entitled, "A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map Designation from Low Density Residential (LR) to Institu- tional (IN) for Property Located at 211 North McCarrons Boulevard (PF18-016)." Council Discussion Councilmember Laliberte stated she did not want to dismiss the long process the City took previously to consider the original building as something the City would take on, which did not seem something the City was in the position to do at that time and to talk about the housing needs that are in the community and this was a place where those needs could be met. She still thought the City still had some of the medium to low density needs but this building is already in the City, is beauti- ful, this sounds like a very good plan, and she appreciated the presentation and getting questions answered. She stated she was in support. Councilmember Willmus stated he will be supporting this motion as seconder. He was appreciative of the pause for a couple of years after the City decided not to pursue this property and liked that private sector came forward with this effort. That effort and down-zoning the property from Institutional Use to LDR is what has brought this to the Council today and to have an opportunity to gather the in- put that has come in. He thanked the residents for taking the initiative to go out and talk to their neighbors about this. He stated one of the concerns he did have was in regard to traffic but in having an opportunity to talk with Public Works Di- rector Marc Culver, those concerns were alleviated. He indicated he did not have any issues with this item going forward. Councilmember McGehee stated she is supportive of this item and toured the property. She thought this was a beautiful building worthy of being maintained and she was very excited about the natural playground and delighted about the pond and walking paths. She stated as a former teacher and home schooler, hav-