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15 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 1989 Mr. Simonson said he has agreed not to park any cars on Lois Lane. He also has no intention of starting a used car sales lot. Mayor Benson asked where Mr. Simonson would park cars waiting for space inside the garage and what is to become of the pile of polluted dirt currently in front of the building. Ann O'Brien, 793 Lois Lane noted that there were cars double parked on Lois Lane tonight and explained that the former owners had trash that blew over to her yard in the summer. She said she did not want this commotion. Mr. Simonson said he would keep regular business hours (8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.). He said he would install "No Parking" signs on Lois Lane. Mrs. Averbeck said she was concerned about the park. The south side of Mr. Simonsons property should be screened from the park. Marty Sieber, 891 Lois Lane noted that Mr. Simonson is already in the building and a lot of things have not been done. She said she did not want to hinder his business but wanted him to comply with the requirements. Mr. Bisel asked Mr. Simonson what time limit would he be comfortable with. Mr. Simonson said six (6) months and Mr. Bisel said this was too long. Mr. Simonson said he would be comfortable with everything completed within 45 days except the planting of the trees. Mr. Miller felt that there would not be any risk to the trees. There was discussion regarding what type of fencing would be suitable for the south side of the building. Mr. Simonson said he felt wood fencing would be a bad security risk. He explained that he planned to erect a picket fence across the rear of the property where there is no fence. Mayor Benson noted that there already is a chain fence on the south side of the building and asked Mr. Simonson if he objected to planting trees to act as screening. Mr. Simonson said he felt shrubs such as lilac bushes would be more suitable. Bob Williams, 914 Lois Lane, member of the Park Board expressed his concern regarding the park. He asked that the Council get something in writing regarding the screening. He felt that it is now an eyesore from both sides of the fence. He also expressed concern regarding the view on the north side of the building from Lois Lane. He suggested that screening be used to block off the view of cars parked in the back lot.