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COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 13, 1990 unable to get a license. Mr. Kostick asked if the Council could give a variance to the Columbus Lions Club since they already do contribute some of their earnings to the City. Mayor Bisel explained that the ordinance is in place and to allow Columbus Lions to come in would require an ordinance change. He asked Mr. Kostick to work with the Staff on this matter. Mr. Kostick said that he feels he is being discriminated - against since there are no Lino Lakes organizations that will operate in his business. Set Public Hearing to Rezone I35E Corridor from Rural to R -BR for September 10, 1990, 7:00 P.M. - Council Member Reinert moved to set the public hearing. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of EAW for Oak Brook Peninsula - Mr. Miller reviewed the background on this matter. The preliminary plat contains approximately twenty one (21) acres and is proposed to be subdivided into five (5) lots. Entrance to the subdivision would be through Otter Lake Drive and across a channel in Otter Lake. Residents in the area petitioned for an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). The City has prepared the EAW and it has been submitted to the affected governmental agencies. Replies from these agencies have been received and indicate that it is not necessary for the developer to complete an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Mr. Boxrud has submitted a summary of comments from the various agencies and has responded to all comments made by them. Mr. Miller recommended that the Minnesota Historical Society's concern regarding an archaeological study be - approved and that the Council declare that there is no negative impact on the area because of the proposed preliminary plat, not order an EIS but require that all other issues be resolved. Mr. Boxrud reviewed his comments and noted that the developer has agreed to have a historical dig performed at his expense. He noted that there are several other issues and problems that will be addressed during the platting process. All these issue and /or problems could stop or change the project. A letter from the DNR dated July 6, 1990 was discussed. It was noted that a telephone was received by the Clerk from Tom Hovey, DNR indicating that there will be an update to the letter. The issue of access to the preliminary plat was discussed. Mr. Miller showed the area on a map and indicated that the access to this property is from Otter Lake Drive over a box PAGE 10