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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday, October 25, 2010 <br /> Page 22 <br /> Councilmember Roe questioned if the CUP for outdoor storage was denied based on <br /> environmental impacts of a proposed asphalt plant, was that proper grounds for deni- <br /> al; and opined that the City Council needed to know the definitive answer to that prior <br /> to proceeding further toward denial. <br /> Councilmember Ihlan noted that this was Item #1 of her proposed actions in directing <br /> staff and the City Attorney to provide that analysis based on the pieces of information <br /> available and whether it supported that denial. <br /> Ihlan moved, Pust seconded, that staff and the City Attorney be directed to analyze <br /> and report on possible grounds for the City Council to deny approval of the proposed <br /> asphalt plant, or any proposed Conditional Use Permit; with a friendly amendment of- <br /> fered by Councilmember Roe to clarify that the motion be amended to provide the in- <br /> formation for the "City" rather than the "City Council.. <br /> Councilmember Pust noted that any legal advice would be received by the City <br /> Council in public session. <br /> Mayor Klausing opined that there was still no proposal to build an asphalt plant, and <br /> how could you deny something that had yet to be requested. Mayor Klausing further <br /> opined that it seemed more prudent to look at evidence to support a conclusion, rather <br /> than attempting to having already reached a conclusion and seeking justification for <br /> that conclusion. Mayor Klausing spoke in opposition to the motion, opining that <br /> "we're borrowing trouble." <br /> Councilmember Roe noted that, with the additional information requested, it would <br /> provide additional specificity and answers to questions as a basis to deny CUP appli- <br /> cation and consider impacts of asphalt plant. <br /> Councilmember Pust noted that the City didn't have the statutory authority to approve <br /> the application in its current status in the process. <br /> Councilmember Johnson spoke in support of the motion; opining that it was the City <br /> Council's responsibility to look at all options. <br /> Roll Call <br /> Ayes: Johnson; Roe; Ihlan; and Pust. <br /> Nays: Klausing. <br /> Motion carried <br /> City Manager Malinen advised that staff would report at the next meeting for City <br /> Council consideration of subsequent actions. <br /> 14. City Manager Future Agenda Review <br />