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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 25, 2008 Page 24 Discussion included research materials of the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) and those available from other communities (Cities of Minnetonka and Renville, MN). City Attorney Anderson provided his perspective on the need for further defini- tion, such as what was included in "expansion" language, and what constituted expansion in anon-conforming use. Mr. Anderson advised that his firm had at- tended legislative hearings, and had obtained transcripts of legislative committee meetings to hear discussion and rationale for proposed changes, and to determine their intent. Mr. Anderson reviewed the legislative purpose and apparent problem they were attempting to fix, based on a specific lakeshore property in northern MN and potential replacement of the structure that had been destroyed. Mr. Anderson noted that the court system had yet to deal with issues created from this new policy, rather than past language supporting gradual elimination of non- conformities through catastrophe. Councilmember Pust noted the preference for a policy discussion before court ac- tion to determine the solution. Councilmember Pust recognized the City's en- couragement for continued updating of its housing stock, rather than use of odd gyrations to conform and case by case interpretations, and to eliminate situations to exist when people no longer know what the rules mean. Mayor Klausing thanked Councilmember Pust for bringing this issue forward. Councilmember Pust advised that she would frame up policy discussions, and proposed action items for further discussion at a future meeting. Councilmember Roe suggested, with Council consensus, that the Planning Com- mission be involved in the discussion to provide their comment and perspective. 14. City Manager Future Agenda Review City Manager Malinen reviewed upcoming Council agendas for the next few months. Councilmember Pust advised her need to know as soon as possible, the scheduling of in- terviews of Housing and Redevelopment Authority applicants to allow scheduling on her part. 15. Councilmember-Initiated Items for Future Meetings Councilmember Ihlan sought an update from staff on the Centennial Commons issue soon; including a status report on whether bonds have been issued or not. Mayor Klaus- ing updated Councilmembers on the resident attorney's lack of follow-up with him, when Mayor Klausing had extended an invitation to him to contact him for further discussion following public comment at the last Council meeting. Mayor Klausing advised that he would attempt to make contact with the attorney.