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CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 1996 the facilities provided on this site were excessive. The Planning and Zoning Board did discuss this concern. Information has been received from the School District architect that outlines a summary of recreational facilities for schools. These facilities are under the State Board of Education recommended standards. The Nordin's third concern was regarding the need for an EAW. Ms. Wyland explained that they were not aware that it is already being prepared. Council Member Lyden said that he was highly supportive of the School District. He wants the school to be a great source of pride in the community. However, the responsibilities of a Council Member means that he has to make an informed decision. Council Member Lyden explained that he did not have enough information to make an informed decision. He said he could approve the actual site plan at this time so that the City does not hold up construction. Council Member Lyden said that the City Council needs to "burn the midnight oil" for the next two, three, four days in order to make an informed decision. Council Member Bergeson asked Council Member Lyden to be specific about the information he feels the City Council does not have? Council Member Lyden said he cannot go out with blinders and buy a tie without knowing what the shirt and pants are going to look like. He said he needed to know how everything goes together and if they do go together that they properly impact each other. Council Member Lyden said that the pedestrian study and the access road concern still have not been resolved. His personal concerns about the ball field can be resolved if the School District rearranges some of the outdoor recreation areas. He felt that these three items are major concerns. However, Council Member Lyden said he could agree to the current site plan so that construction could begin on the site. Mayor Landers asked Council Member Lyden if he was comfortable with the location of the school building itself. Council Member Lyden said yes. Ms. Wyland explained that Council Members Lyden's concerns were conditions that were placed on the site plan review and conditional use permit by the Planning and Zoning Board. The site plan is acceptable, however the road issue has to be determined and the pedestrian survey has to be completed and any recommendations as a result of the survey have to be initiated. The final result of these two issues must be decided and cannot alter the site plan. Council Member Kuether asked if the road would infringe on the site plan, would the City Council have to review the site plan again. Ms. Wyland said yes and explained that there will be no construction on the building itself until the road issue is resolved. Mr. Ahrens said that Ms. Wyland's statements were correct and noted that the action on the EAW must also be completed before the school building construction begins. Council Member Bergeson noted that there are two other issues, the zoning and the minor subdivision. He felt that these issue were independent of the road alignment concern, the pedestrian survey and also independent of the site review. Council Member Bergeson felt that the two motions (approving the rezone and the minor subdivision) are necessary for the site to happen and for the consolidation of the properties so the school could be constructed. He felt these two can be acted on at this time. PAGE 20