Nice article by Sara in the March 9 issue of the Star Herald. The main reason for going to city on zoning was to clarify definitions on usage in the Community Commercial Area-Residential Commercial. They are very vague — and there are changes — as to usage in this area. Some types of businesses were defined and would have to be relocated in other zoned areas — I sold another building, handed out the zoning definitions at the auction, and the definitions caused some confusion for buyers and what could be the potential use of buildings in this area. The purchase agreements from that sale needed to be contingent on zoning meeting — approval. The building was sold to a buyer for storage. We went to the board this time, to discuss in formal setting for the possibility of changing and clarifying those definitions for potential buyers and owners. Being as some buyers are from out of the area, looking to locate to Luverne — there would have been no way for them to be aware of this issue with the re-zone. They were not part of the area at that time. I was aware of the re-zone and saw it in the paper. You are/become more involved when you have a client with specific questions.As a responsible broker-auctioneer, you are to get all their questions answered. It doesn't matter if you are selling a section of land, building, or home. We are supposed to look into all aspects that may affect the sale, zoning usage-payments, soil types, etc. All the things that may affect the seller and buyer. We need to look at all the questions so there are none. We got our questions answered with going to the zoning meeting. They were relayed on to the potential buyer to consider.As for the other issue of notification, some of the owners in affected areas are from out of town. They do not subscribe to the Star Herald or Announcer. They were frustrated and were not aware of the re-zone. A letter for business owners would have given better notification and possibly more input could have suggested by property-business owners. Especially since there were changes and possibly could affect their means of making a living/ownership.Residents of Luverne have more information and should be in tune with the paper and buzz on the street. It isn't merely a civic lesson, but a letter to business owners would have been the best way to make sure all the bases are covered. The amount of benefit in mailing letters would have greatly out weighed the criticism and press received.The board did agree that next time the process should be reviewed.It was a very good meeting and discussion.Yvette VanDerBrinkBeaver Creek