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City Council Regular Meeting — 09/13/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 21 Councilmember Ihlan opined that the discussion was not about the Council's responsibility, or about trusting Target or trusting staff, but was a larger question of policy. Councilmember Ihlan further opined that this was the City's first superstore, and from a planning and zoning perspective, the Council needed to ensure that adequate controls were in place. Councilmember Ihlan noted that the Council's ultimate job was to set a policy framework; and opined she didn't see a basis for amending the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Ihlan further opined that the requested plan designation does not address the purpose of the proposed land use. Mayor Klausing spoke in favor of the motion, opining that he saw no sound policy basis for denying the request. Mayor Klausing further opined that, while it made sense in a regulatory sense, the current definition of shopping center district did not apply to the current facility or proposed redevelopment. Councilmember Kough opined that his position had changed following discussion, and he spoke in support of the motion. Councilmember Maschka concurred with Mayor Klausing's comments regarding there being no basis to deny the request. Councilmember Maschka opined his distaste for "big box" that may prove aesthetically unappealing without further Council comment and input. Councilmember Ihlan opined that the City Council had more discretion in changing the Comprehensive Plan than in the context of rezoning. Councilmember Ihlan encouraged Councilmembers to not vote to amend the Comprehensive Plan, opining that the Council would not be able to address the zoning issues. Councilmember Maschka queried City Attorney Anderson regarding the Council's alternatives if they voted to amend the Comprehensive Plan. City Attorney Anderson responded that the Council did not moot out any issues with this action; citing "best of rights" doctrines