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MINUTES City Council August 13, 1980 St. Jude is proposing to construct a new corporate headquarters in three stages. The first stage to be completed in 1981 would consist of 50,000 square feet of building. Phase II to be completed in 1983 would be an additional 80,000 square feet and Phase III would be 120,000 square feet of building scheduled for 1985. The project would be constructed under a fast-track procedure, that is that plans would be developed during the construction process. Mr. Burrows stated that St. Judea is looking for approval of the PUD zoning, approval of the first bid package, and approval to start construction. The property that St. Jude's is considering for the project is located between Viking Drive and County Road B-2 east of Jackson Street and west of the school property. After completion of the project, the site would still remain 61% undeveloped. St. Jude's would also be leaving a 100 foot undeveloped buffer zone around the property. Mr. Burrows informed the audience that the building would have a concrete frame surrounded by masonry. It would be a completely fire proof building. Mr. Burrows addressed the drainage of the area. St. Jude's feels that it can contain its own drainage by preserving the ponding areas on the property. These ponding areas can also act as a reservoir for the surrounding property. St. Jude's feels that it will be employing between 1300 and 1500 employees by 1985. Mr. Burrows stated that St. Jude's is concerned with the traffic that will be generated by these employees. Mr. Joseph Mooirbroek, representing St. Jude's, addressed the traffic situation. Mr. Mooirbroek felt that as St. Jude's grows the Company will change its philosophy regarding transportation. A possibility is that the Company will become involved in van-pooling and carpooling. Mr. Mooirbroek also stated that the manufacturing of St. Jude's is a laboratory situation. It is very seldom that there wi11 be large semi's entering or leaving St. Jude's. A resident from the Oakmont Condominiums asked if St. Jude's will disturb the privacy of Oakmont. Mr. Mooirbroek stated that the Oakmont Condominiums will not be able to see St. Jude's. Mr. Burrows stated that St. Jude's will not be able to be seen at all unless someone enters the property. P1r. Flomer DeLauris asked if St. Jude's would object to the improvement of Jackson Street. Mr. Mooirbroeck stated that St. Jude's would evaluate this at the time such a request is made. The City Engineer stated that there will be adequate sewer and water for the area. Someone from the audience asked if consideration has been given to requesting a stop light for the intersection of Rice Street and Viking Drive. Page -5-