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August 26, 1974 Received a letter from Circle Pines Utilities announcing a change in the time of their meeting scheduled for Sat. Aug., 31, 1974. The time has been changed from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Reminded the Council of the meeting scheduled for Sept. 9, 1974 at 4:30 p.m. with Mr. Boland and staff at the Metro Square Building. All Councilmen have copies of the letter. Mr. Marier reported on the Planning and Zoning Board meeting of August 21, 1974. The first item on the agenda had been a petition by Mr. Prokop for the improvement of ' Lakeview Ave. " in the Otter Lake Hills plat. Mr. Prokop had petitioned to have the City issue bonds for this work and assess all property owners. There was discussion on this and on the possibility of this work being done privately at less cost. Since one of the property owners is in disagreement, the improvement of this street needs some legal clarification. Mr. Prokop requested that this petition be tabled until some of these questions can be worked out. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Karth had appeared with a possible buyer for property located South of Acton Const. on the service road East of I35E. This buyer would like to conduct an antique business from that location. The Planning and Zoning Board suggested that this area be rezoned commercial. Mr. Marier moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Karth will contact the Clerk's office for the necessary forms. Mrs. Crystal Ahlman and Mr. Lee Smith appeared with a request to rezone property located just West of Highway #8 on Lilac Street. This property is located in an area suggested for commercial zoning in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. However, Mr. Smith has a bill with the City for $565.54 for a rezoning hearing held several years ago. He was told that the Planning and Zoning Board will not consider this rezoning request until this bill is paid. Mr. Marier moved that Mr. Smith be required to pay this bill and that the current request be tabled until such time. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Nelson presented the Planning and Zoning Board with a preliminary plat for the Neff tree farm located about 3/4 of a mile North of Main Street on the East side of Highway #8. The plan was well received by the Board. Mr. Nelson had requested that the 300' strip of commercial zoning along Highway #8 be removed and that the entire area be rezoned to RI. Mr. Marier moved to instruct the Attorney to draw up the papers necessary to remove the commercial zoning on this property, and to rezone to RI. Hearings -to be held before the Planning and Zoning Board on Sept. 18, 1974 and before the Council on Sept. 23, 1974. Both hearings to be held at 8:00 p.m. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Planning and Zoning Board questioned the fact that the trailer is still parked at the Tobish property on Highway #49. Mr. Locher left to check with the Police Department. Mr. Marier relinquished the floor to Mr. McLean. Mr. McLean reported on the Park, Recreational and Enviornmental Commission meeting held on August 19, 1974. Mr. Lilly, of the Department of Natural Resourses had discussed bike trails with the Board. Mrs. LeTourneau and Mrs. Brisson had set this up in conjuction with the long range plans for the City parks. The needs of Sunrise Park was discussed. The Hockey rinks need to be leveled in order to flood properly; new goals are needed; plans for partial fencing next year; and additional space for the warming house with additional bathroom facilities. These things are