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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 13, 2010 Page 18 units were returned from one season to the next, they would retain their grandfa- thered rights. Councilmember Johnson questioned whether relocation from one side of a park to another for a more efficient use of space, or at the request of citizens due to aes- thetics, would cause them to lose their rights. City Attorney Bartholdi advised that the location could be changed without im- pacts, but expansion of the nonconforming use, such as adding additional dump sters, would cause the grandfathered rights to cease. Mayor Klausing sought specific concerns of Mr. Stark representing the Commis- sion, as to how Conditional Uses addressed in the Table of Uses would cause the park system to be any less flexible, given clarification during this discussion to- night. Mayor Klausing noted that these standards were required for other proper- ty owners throughout the City, and questioned whether it was prudent or consis- tent to attempt enforcement of those standards if not applicable to city -owned property as well. Mr. Stark noted that it was the overall philosophy of the Commission for parks to be flexible and address concerns of those using the parks and those owning land adjacent to the parks. Mr. Stark reiterated the consensus of the Commission and their collective opinion that parks and recreation facilities are unique compared to other land uses in the community. Councilmember Johnson opined that he foresaw these restrictions as a potential hardship for City parks, since the community and its parks system are propelled by an amazing volunteer base, with many park facilities built, maintained, and/or funded by those volunteers. Councilmember Johnson further commented that he didn't want limited funding and strict code compliance to hinder the spirit of free- dom and creativity among those enthusiastic and much appreciated volunteers. David Nelson, 2280 Highway 36 West Mr. Nelson thanked Mayor Klausing and Councilmember Ihlan for their years of service to the community. Mr. Nelson sought to revisit the lot split issue for the southwestern portion of Roseville; and past concerns of neighbors adjacent to Midland Hills and between Highway 36 over to Cleveland Avenue and Highway 280; with many larger lots still available for potential split. Mr. Nelson opined that reducing the minimum square footage requirements would drastically change that neighborhood's cha- racter; in addition to access issues created by lot splits. Mr. Nelson referenced an ordinance model brought forward from the City of Edina by Councilmember Ih- lan as an example that took into account surrounding properties dictating what could be done in that area for development.