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MINUTI';S CITY COUNCIL JULY 9, 2003 indicated that as of today, he does not plan to relocate or add canopies to the site. Blesener asked what the future building would be used for. Johnson reported that it would be primarily a cold storage/warehouse building with a wash bay for trucks. Germanson pointed out that the former Knox building on Lot 2 is for sale Anderson asked about the future office addition proposed on one of the existing buildings. Johnson anticipated that the office addition would be added within one year. Fahey pointed out that the City Planner and City Engineer will need to review this new plan. The City Administrator indicated that outdoor storage of approximately 2 acres in size is consistent with what has been represented by Mr. Johnson. The Administrator noted there are still a number of issues that need to be addressed: The appearance and screening of the canopy behind the Council 82 property; Outdoor storage arrangement, including specific details for spacing, drive isles, etc. Shared parking easement for Council 82 providing access to parking on the Drywall Supply site a minimum of 20 times per year from 6 p.m. to midnight. LaValle asked if there would be adequate parking on Lot 3 when Mr. Johnson constructs his new office space. Germanson replied that there would be noting that there are very few office personnel. The primacy use of the building will be warehouse. Blesener noted that the use of Lot 2 (the former Knox building) may require more parking than is provided for on that lot, therefore, additional shared parking easements may be necessary. Johnson reported that his request to lease outdoor storage space is economically driven. Johnson reported that the property is larger than his business needs. The prospective tenant would involve the unloading of rail cars with product that is similar to that of Drywall Supply. Therefore, the appearance would be no different than if Drywall Supply was fully utilizing the site. Johnson reported that he is only asking for full use of the property which will occur in two to four years anyway as the Drywall Supply business grows.