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IMr. Schumacher recapped the first public hearing held on August 22, 1988. He explained three actions are required to allow the VFW to build on Lilac Street near Lake Drive. He read Mr. Miller's memorandum dated August 17, 1988 in which he recommended approval of all three requests. 223 COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1988 Conditional Use Permit and Rezone - Mayor Benson asked for additional input from the audience. Mr. Cliff Hagen showed the Council a concept drawing of the front elevation of the new VFW building. He also showed a plat drawing of the site and explained a meeting with representatives of the VFW and the area residents was held this afternoon. The greatest concern of the neighbors was the northwest corner of the site. The VFW does not plan to disturb this area other than to plant more trees and build a small picnic area. He also said taller trees will be planted on the western edge of the VFW property to screen the residential area. Mr. Hagen explained that the west side of the building will be the rental unit and the bar will be on the east side of the building. There will be no tournament baseball fields, just a regular ballfield for the VFW use. ITracey Douglas said a lot of her concerns were alleviated when the residents were assured there would be no tournament ballfields. She explained that she had no objections to the rezone request or to all members of the Council voting on the motion. She said she had great reservations about the proposed rezoning of the area not owned by the VFW. Mr. Larry Anderson said he appreciated the VFW meeting with the residents and felt a good agreement had been worked out. Mayor Benson said that the City does not have any documentation regarding this agreement between the VFW and area residents and asked that this agreement be put in a letter and forwarded to the City so that it becomes a part of the record. Mr. Hawkins said this could also be made a part of the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Bisel noted that the largest concern regarded tournament ballfields. He asked if the neighbors would object to other VFW Clubs getting together for an occasional ballgame. Ms. Douglas said this would be no problem. Their concern is about two day organized tournament games. Mr. Anderson expressed concern regarding the traffic volume on Lilac Street. Mayor Benson said the best control is to have a squad car visible. PAGE 260