Official Statement 10-04-2016CITYOF CHANHASSEN
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Official Statement Relating to the Paisley Park Rezoning Request
October 4, 2016
On Monday, October 3, 2016 the Chanhassen Mayor and City Council voted to
table the application for rezoning to establish a Planned Unit Development (PUD)
which would have allowed Paisley Park to operate as a museum. In doing so,
Chanhassen City Council acted within their authority as the city's legislative and
policy-making body. The application was submitted by Bremer Trust National
Association, the court-appointed special administrator of the estate of Prince
Rogers Nelson, who has formed PRN Music Corporation to operate the museum
and offer tours at Paisley Park. Council Members cited -public safety and traffic
concerns, necessary site improvements, and the need for- additional information on
impacts to the community as reasons for the 3-.2 vote to table the issue.
The Chanhassen Mayor, City Council, and staff will continue to work with
representatives from Bremer Trust, N.A. and PRN Music Corporation to mitigate
conce-irns o*li t1flie current application. The application, along; with any changes, will
be brought to City Council for another vote on or before December .1-0, 2016.
PRN Music Corporation understood the risks of selling tickets prior to City
Council approval of the PUD. All questions regarding ticket sales should be
directed to PRN Music Corporation or Bremer Trust, N.A. The City of Chanhassen
has no authority on the sale or refund of tickets for Paisley Park tours.
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