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Page -2- March 15, 1978 Mr. Hill asked if the future planned expansion will be concerned with food service. Mr. James said he did not know. Mrs. Schwankl suggested that our present ordinance should be looked at since it could allow , for instance, a liquor establishment on all four corners of an intersection. She suggested further planning as to what type of business or number of one kind of businesses should be located in one particular area. Mr. Mattson said that our present ordinances does not allow any exclusion according to type of business as long as it conforms to the zoning. The concensus of the Board regarding Country House was that the plans presented comply with existing ordinances and zoning and as long as the Building Inspector requires the building and site to comply with the Engineers and County Highways recommendations no further action is necessary from this Board. Mr. James was advised to contact the Building Inspector for help in completing his plans. Mrs. Schwankl said she feels the zoning ordinance should be reviewed. Is it reason- able to allow another business to be built if it forces an existing business down the tube.. Mr. Mattson said this Board is just a recommending Board. The buck stops at the Council table. If the land is zoned and the proposed business is in compliance, its the builders decision as to how to spend his money. Mrs. Schwankl agreed but felt in this particular instance we do not need any more gas pumps in this area. Mr. Hill asked Mrs. Schwankl what her suggestion would be? Do you think gas and groc- eries don't mix? Mr. Shearen said it did not matter if they wanted to put in ten gas pumps, its their money. Mr. Mattson said their lawyers would tear the City apart if they were turned down. Mrs. Schwankl suggested that the ordinance could be changed. Mr. Mattson said the Coucil could revise the ordinance and specify, for instance, one gas pump per so many miles, etc. Mrs. Schwankl felt there is a need to do some- thing in this particular area. Mr. Shearen suggested that there is already to much government telling us what to do with what we have. Charles Nelson's Plat - Roger Kolstad Mr. Kolstad told the Board that Mr. Nelson is having a new preliminary plan drawn and will have it ready for consideration at the April 19, 1978 Board meeting. Street Lighting Ordinance - Donald Volk Mr. Volk had prepared some ideas and sample ordinances for the Board to consider re- garding street lighting. He explained the savings the City could realize if street lights were installed by the developer and the City assume ownership when the plat becomes final. Mr. Volk said a street light would cost the developer approximate $1,000.00 each. Mr. Hill asked if the post would be wood or metal. Mr. Volk said probably wood. Mr. Matt- son asked the reason for street lighting and Mr. Volk said strictly safety reasons. Mr. Shearen said this is another cost to a builder that will be passed on the the buyer. We are already looking at an additional $150.00 for each house for park pur-