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I I I Council Meeting Minutes April 13, 1993 Page 5 Council Business. continued Jeff Carson, Church Upon the Rock, said the Church has had only one day to review the report. He takes issue with the findings which state there is market share to support the Center, and that the Center would be better off without a church and school. The Church requests additional time to review these findings and determine whether their analysis will be performed in-house or by a consultant. Benke sympathizes with the Church, but continuing to keep the issue open leaves the tenants in a difficult position. Mr. Carson said it is not the Church's intention to take more time than necessary since they would like to begin construction this fall. He requested the Church be given 45 days to review the report and present their findings at the May 25 Council meeting. Gunderman feels it is appropriate to give the Church time to review the report, but noted the many merchants whose businesses are dependent upon the decision. He is uncomfortable with delaying the decision for 45 days and suggested the issue be decided at the April 27 Council meeting. City Attorney Charlie leFevere said the subject matter of the McComb report is no different than what was recommended by staff and Planning Commission in September. The applicant has had ample opportunity to present evidence which is essential to the permit. Mattila said the City received the report on Friday and staff volunteered to messenger the report to Mr. Carson's office. Mr. Carson's secretary said he was out of town and the City could mail the report to his office. LeFevere feels that because the Church has not had a great deal of time to review the report, Council should provide opportunity for the applicant to present evidence on the issue and allow additional time for review. Bob Erhart, 1847--15th Ave., said his family patronizes at least 50% of the Center's stores and asked the Council to deny the Church proposal. Chet Glisan, 7800 Long Lake Road, feels the Center is unique because it is bordered by other cities and is against the Church pushing out the tenants. Greg Belting, Chamber President, said the Chamber Executive Committee reviewed the report and recommended their endorsement to the Board of Directors. The study underscores their previous position statement that the Chamber is strongly against approval of the special use permit. Dave Ulrich, Spectical Shoppe, has been in the Center for 17 years and feels the delay has been detrimental to business. He feels the Council should make the decision which is best for the City. Jean Smith, resident, feels the Church has had enough time to analyze the issue and Council should make a decision. She questioned if the property would be maintained appropriately by the Church. Council Business Church Upon the Rock Special Use Permit Report 93-107