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COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 1991 remodeling and they are stopping short of a new facility. There also will be a higher level of maintenance for this facility. Mr. Don Morrow introduced himself as the project manager for Fina Oil and Chemical. He noted that Fina is trying to improve the building. They will comply with all safety regulations as well as regulations from the health department. Mr. Morrow detailed all of the planned renovations. He noted that some employees and supervisors have been replaced in an effort to improve the site the operation. Mr. Morrow said he would bring to management the concerns raised this evening. He noted that replacing the present building is a pure economical impossibility. Fina Oil wishes to gear up step by step by upgrading the current facility to attract more sales. Mr. Morrow said he felt it was to the benefit of the City as well as travelers to have the higher sign. Mrs. Skoglund noted that a previous owner of thig site had all of the mature trees cut just so the sign could be seen from the freeway. She asked that rest rooms be installed during remodeling to prevent people from using the trees as rest rooms. Joyce Scharpen, 801 Main Street asked if a billboard is different from a sign. She said it appears that the City is saying we want your business but you cannot advertise. Mr. Dege noted that rest rooms are available inside of the current facility. He noted that problems seem to occur when trucks are parked overnight. Mr. Skoglund noted that the diesel island will not be very far from his property. Council Member Bohjanen moved to close the public hearing at 9:12 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bisel noted the issues raised concerning the south boundary line of the property. He also noted that all new tanks will be installed during remodeling. The DRB concerns regarding the sign were noted. Mr. Miller said the DRB had suggested moving the sign closer to the freeway to the west to be more visible. Mr. Miller explained that he had visited with Glenn Rehbein about the development of his land to the west of the Finamart. Mr. Rehbein also owns the property along the south boundary which will be the entry to his property on the west. Mr. Miller explained that Mr. Rehbein is interested in visiting with Fina Oil and possibly trading some land. Mr. Miller will give Fina Oil representatives Mr. Rehbein's name and address. He explained that Fina Oil and Mr. Rehbein should get together on this matter. PAGE 13 1