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1 1 1 July 28, 1980 Item Three - a variance request from Mr. Brown for thr division of a lot and the moving of a house onto the lot. This is two variance requests on one application - 1) to split the lot 2) vary the minimum square footage. This house is proposed to be moved onto a sot on W. 77th street just North of 135W. This house had also been inspected and found the construction is good. There was discussion on this home not being compatible with this area. This house need 96 square feet to qualify for the required footage. Mr. Brown was asked if he had any plans for the enlargement of this home. Mr. McLean felt this should be denied unless a plan is presented for the enlarging of this home. Mayor Gourley suggested deleting the variance request for the house and consider the lot split at this time. Mr. McLean moved to approve the variance for the splitting of the lot. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gourley suggested the moving of the house could be approved provided the house is brought up to the required footage. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve this request with that stipulation. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Brian Dobie had requested Tracts A & Q to be rezoned to R -2. These lots border Main Street on either side of Wood Duck Trail. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to set a public Hearing on this rezoning for August 28,1980 at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. The Planning and Zoning Board had requested a ten year review of the special use per- mit and the platting procedures concerned with the Country Lakes development Mr. Schumacher felt the Council had made a decision that the special use permit had been declared valid and the Planning and Zoning Board should make a decision on the pre- liminary plat based on that decision. Mr. Schumacher suggested that the Board meet 30 minutes early to discuss this problem. Mayor Gourley felt that three things should be conveyed to the Planning and Zoning Boar 1) the Council has made a decision on this special use permit; 2) the P &Z should be reviewing the plat in relationship of its conformity to the City Ordinance and 3)the Council will sit down with the Planning and Zoning Board and discuss their role as a planning commission. The next item was consideration of amending the ordinance on platting fees. Mr. Mike Johnson had researched the past three years in reference to the average costs for the plats completed. His recommendations was for the platting fees to be increased to $500.00. Mayor Gourley asked Mr. Locher, if the total fees come in less than the $500.00, does the ordinance provide for a refund? There was some discussion on this matter with Mr. McLean suggesting that the entire group of fees and return to the Council with a proposal. The Council agreed with this procedure. The next item was consideration of the 1980 -81 Labor Contract for the Maintenance personnel. Mr. Schumacher pointed out the changes in this contract. 10% salary in- crease for 1980 - 9% for 1981 and 2.77 per month increase in H &W benefits for 1981. The salary increase will be retroactive to January 1,1980. The Council discussed the various points in this Contract, with Mr. Schumacher answering the questions. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve this contract. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously.