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City Council Regular Meeting —11/08/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 25 Councilmember Ihlan opined that the overall outlined process seemed reasonable, as outlined by City Attorney Anderson, but seemed to create an adversarial situation between the petitioners and the project proposer. City Attorney Anderson responded that, under the law, each party was responding as outlined in the draft letters to Friends of Twin Lakes (petitioner) and Rottlund Homes — Minnesota (project proposer), and was not meant to be adversarial, simply a process to facilitate the process in a fair manner to all parties. Councilmember Ihlan questioned the limited time frame for written response, two days, to the other party's written material submissions; and proposed consideration be given for calling a Special Meeting on November 29, 2004 specifically for the purpose of the public hearing to consider this matter. City Attorney Anderson advised that such an option had been discussed with staff, but that it had been determined that the November 22, 2004 agenda was lighter than normal, and could accommodate this public hearing. Mr. Anderson noted that a substantial amount of the documentation had already been prepared and provided by both parties; and that staff was available to provide additional analysis or information; and in order to provide a proper process, it was necessary to compress the dates in lieu of holidays and turn-around time for materials to be processed and distributed. Mr. Anderson opined that the time allowed should serve as more than adequate; and that he didn't foresee much additional information being brought forward by either party. Councilmember Ihlan reiterated her concern to allow the petitioner more than a two-day window, and sought a more realistic time frame. City Attorney Anderson reiterated his opinion that sufficient time was available at the Public Hearing, but