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May 23, 1977 The public hearing for the consideration of Rice Lake Addition was called to order at 8 :30 P.M. Mr. Locher read the legal publication of the notice and reported the affidavits of publication had been received. Mr. McLean noted that the word "proposed" had not been deleted from the plat easements. It was also noted that two streets are named Rice Lake Lane. Mr. Ulmer changed the name of the westerly street to Rice Lake Drive and the name of the street that runs East and West to Ulmer Drive. Mr. Gotwalc noted that all easements are located on the plat map and all the lots are at least one acre. He also noted that there is problem with the road easement on Rice Lake Drive or 2nd Ave. South of the plat. He is trying to straighten out this problem. Mr. McLean moved to accept Rice Lake Addition subject to the recommendations of the City Planner and Engineer,with the word "proposed" deleted from the plat road and drainage easements, add the name Ulmer Drive to the street which runs east and west, changing the name of the street running north and south on the west side of the plat to Rice Lake Drive, requiring that cash of 10% of 70.8 acres value be given in lieu of park land. This acceptance is also contigent upon receipt of approval from the Anoka County Highway Department. Mr. Karth seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth moved to adjourn the public hearing at 8:45 P.M. Mr. McLean seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean's Report - Planning and Zoning Board Report Mr. McLean said he will meet with Mr. Kronholm June 6, 1977 to discuss park land in Country Lakes. He asked Mr. Gotwald to determine the total platted area in the Country Lakes area. The Townhouses on the east side of the lake without road frontage will be discussed at this time. The variance request from Dale and Rosemary Gourley was considered.: Mr. Gotwald noted there is not a full road easement at this point on 2nd Avenue. Mr. Gotwald will prepare a map showing a proposed new right of way and submit it to the Council. He suggested the variance be granted to the Gourleys provided they grant a 30' road easement along 2nd Ave. Mr. McLean moved to approve the variance request for splitting the lot subject to a 30' easement along the easterly boundry of both lots for the purpose of road easement. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. A variance request from Mrs. Witte to correct a pre - existing illegal land split was considered. Mr. McLean moved to grant this variance. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion. Motion carried with W. Karth abstaining. A varaince request from Anita Kline to split an existing lot in the Lexington Park Lakeview Addition was considered. Mr. McLean moved to accept tjis variance. Mr. Karth seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tauer presented a variance request for splitting the lot on Lake Drive. There is a problem with the legaldescription and they will straighten this out.