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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 2003 Jesse Anesi, Aldi Foods, appeared before the Council and reported that they have modified their plans to comply with the recommendations of the City Engineer and the City Planner. The City Planner indicated that it appears that the modified plans do comply, but he would have to make a detailed review to confirm this. Ray Thul, President of Cobblestone Village Homeowners Association, indicated that they wanted to ensure that there was no negative impact to their property as relates to ponding and drainage. Jesse Anesi explained the drainage plan noting that a storm water holding pond will be constructed in the southeast area of the property. Run-off from the parking lot and the roof will flow into this pond and will then discharge into the existing pond on the school property. The City Planner noted the recommendations of the City Engineer with regdi•d to drainage and run-off that the developer will have to comply with. Anesi stated that Aldi Foods agree to comply with all the recommendations of the City Planner and the City Engineer. Lois Schwartz, Cobblestone Village, asked if the existing woods would be cut down. Anesi reported that there are no sizeable trees on the property; the wooded area refen~ed to is on the School District property. Fahey asked about specifics related to the operation of Aldi Foods. Anesi reported that they have 695 stores in 23 states in the United States and 3,000 stores in Europe. Products are pre-packaged, thus reducing labor costs. While no fresh meat is sold, fiozen meat is, and some fresh vegetables are offered. About 95% of the brands sold are house brands with very few name brands offered. Doris Schwartz, Cobblestone Village, asked the hours of operation. Anesi replied that they are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and are closed on Sundays. There was no one else from the general public present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by LaValle, seconded by Blesene~; the public hearing was closed. Montour asked about the Bally's sign noting that it was his recollection that as soon as this property developed, Che Bally's sign would have to be removed. Anesi indicated that the plan calls for the Bally's sign to be relocated further south on the property at a new driveway entrance being provided for Bally's between the Aldi development and the Arby's site.