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Session 1934 September 20, 2004 coming Thursday featuring the candidates for the office of County Executive. Mr. Ollendorff asked members of the Council to add items to his agenda list if they had them. Mayor Adams then mentioned a vacant property near Midland and Delmar Boulevards. A citizen has taken an option on the property and wants it rezoned from single-family residence to a Iow-impact business for a real estate office, which could revert to a private residence if his business changes. Some Council discussion as to the viability of this suggestion followed, especially as it relates to becoming a commercial property. Mayor Adams mentioned this to advise the Council, as per their earlier request to be informed of business proposals. Mr. Ollendorff mentioned the "Greensfelder lot split" issue which will be discussed at the Council meeting on Monday, September 27th. Mr. Sharpe said it would be helpful to understand the Plan Commission opposition to the project and he was advised to view the site for additional understanding. Mr. Ollendorff said they meet all the requirements, so it will be difficult to deny the request. The Council can only enforce the City Zoning and Subdivision rules. Mr. Ollendorff suggested the Council may want to hold an Executive Session to hear from the zoning attorney prior to making this decision because it could result in litigation, an expensive proposition. Discussion as to how to approach this issue followed. Mr. Sharpe asked if the Council must make a decision at the forthcoming Council meeting but was advised that if the Council wanted to move forward then the action required was "asking for a bill to be prepared." Mayor Adams explained the legal ramifications of moving forward with this suggestion and focused upon the City's liability in the transaction. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Adams adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Leisha Meine Forsythe City Clerk Page 7