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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 12, 2010 Page 16 tures on site and their uses; whether a farmers market was anticipated on site, with staff advising that such a use would be counter to the products the store sold it- self; and creation of the clause under discussion through action of the City Coun- cil in their original approval for Roundy's; acknowledgment that they would not be able to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for future construction of a res- taurant use on the parcel without obtaining a PUD Amendment to do so. Klausing moved, Roe seconded, approval of a twenty-four (24) month extension to the commencement of any/all structure development activities for Rainbow Foods, located at 1201 Larpenteur Avenue W. Mayor Klausing noted that extensive discussion and public comment had been held on this issue previously, and opined that nothing was to be gained by forcing them to commence the entire process again; and spoke in support of the extension. Councilmember Pust spoke in opposition to the motion, opining that there was the public interest to be gained in allowing the City Council review of future uses; expressing her interest in additional green space on site to break up the "sea of as- phalt;" however, she noted that the redeveloped parcel was a great asset to the community, even without a plan for future redevelopment at this time. Roll Call Ayes: Roe and Klausing. Nays: Ihlan, Johnson; Pust Motion failed. Recess Mayor Klausing recessed the meeting at approximately 8:55 p.m. and reconvened at approx- imately 9:00 p.m. 13. Business Items - Presentations/Discussions a. Commercial Use of Public Property Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon provided a brief overview of staff's research and analysis regarding the use of public property for commercial purposes, and sought City Council discussion and further direction. Mr. Trudge- on noted that this discussion had been prompted by the original request of Clear- wire to locate a telecommunications tower in Acorn Park, with that request ulti- mately denied, and the tower now proposed for location on private property south of Acorn Park. Mr. Trudgeon provided, in the agenda packet, several items to prompt discussion, including a draft policy for telecommunication towers from staff (Attachment E); and the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommenda- tion on general conditions and specific to Acorn Park (Attachment F). Mayor Klausing expressed appreciation to staff for providing commercial uses in a broader context, given their frequency of use; theoretical policy versus their use