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• Planning & Zoning Board December 9, 1992 • • Chairman Schaps asked if all buyers are aware of the problem. Mr. Kolstad said yes they were - in fact, some of them attended the last Park Board meeting. City Engineer Schneider explained that the house on Lot 11 is approximately 40' from the platted trail. He further indicated that the preferred option would be to move the trail back at least 50' from the home. However, staff does not have the time or the expertise to pursue the permit application from the Corps and is therefore recommending that Braurer and Associates take care of it. The staff's second option would be to have the trail remain as platted. Mr. Mesich added that he is concerned about a final plat being approved with some kind of contingency that was not talked about. It should have been discussed at the time. Chairman Schaps stated that this is after the fact - if we agree with moving the trail it is a given that we use Braurer and Assoc. Mr. Kolstad added that if the trail is left as platted, larger row of trees will have to be removed. Mr. Mesich then made a motion to accept Option 3 which is to allow the trail to remain as platted. This motion died for lack of a second. Kathleen Nordine then stated that the City should not work with developers who work in _ this manner, however, we need to look at what is best for the City and also for the future residents of this area. She made it clear to the developer that the City does not work this way. Ms. Nordine then made a motion recommending Option 1 as stated in the staff report using the expertise of Braurer and Associates to pursue the permit with a fall back to Option 3 - trail to remain as platted. Mr. Gelbman seconded the motion. Mr. Mesich stated he would like to see a $3,700 bond in place for the trail permit. This was added to the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. CONCEPT REVIEW - Laborer's Education & Training Center Mr. Fred Chase was present to discuss a proposed training facility on 20 acres of property just south of Co. Rd. 14 and west of 24th Avenue. The building will be a vocational type facility with the major activity occurring during the winter months. The site will contain a building housing classrooms, office space, and shop /laboratory space. Mr. Runyan, architect for the proposed development, indicated that utilities are not currently available to serve the site, however, they 4