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1 1 137 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 1987 Kevin Phillips - Mr. Phillips said he has called several times because the intersection of Lake Drive and Lois Lane is very dangerous. Boats are set on the pavement, blocking lanes of traffic and obstructing the view when coming onto Lois Lane from Lake Drive and from Lake Drive to Lois Lane. In addition he felt the area was very unsightly. He said he would like a wood fence to keep everything out of sight. Marilyn Elsenpeter - Mrs. Elsenpeter explained that she will soon be a resident of Lois Lane and was concerned about ground water contamination because of the buried gas tanks on Luther's property. She asked that PCA examination this situation because the tanks may be causing some underlying problem. Mr. Schumacher explained he has personally talked to Mr. Duncanson, the current owner of Luther's regarding relocating the business near 35W in the Lino Industrial Park. Mr. Duncanson simply does not have enough land to operate a business that is growing at such a fast pace. Mr. Duncanson had expressed concern regarding such a move because the City was considering a complete moratorum on pole type construction and he would need this for storage facility in the new location. Steve Schneider - Mr. Schneider asked what would happen if there was an emergency when there are boats and cars parked on the street. There was discussion on this issue. Mrs. Duncanson - Mrs. Duncanson explained that. Luther's was there long before any of the residences or Lois Lane was built. She also told the Council that she has hired a boy that does nothing but haul rubbish to the dump twice a day. She further explained that when customers drop boats off there is a period of about five minutes when the boat is left hooked up to the car in the street. She has instructed her employees to be sure to have the boat moved as soon as possible so that it would not obstruct traffic. Mrs. Duncanson explained that Luther's now employ about twenty five people and further explained how some of the neighbors have come to her office and have been abusive and offensive. She noted that if this harrassment continues Luther's Sport Shop will be moved from Lino Lakes. She also noted that Luther LeVessuer would be greatly distressed if he got wind of this harrassment. Mrs. Duncanson said that if any recommendations are presented she will abide by them but . she will not take any further abuse. Mayor Benson said he would not take any abuse regarding this City or its citizens either. He asked what would happen if every citizen takes a part of the road to use as they wish? He said Luther's could stay or move, however this City did appreciate the businesses who were trying to upgrade their concerns. Mrs. Duncanson noted that if PAGE 5