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1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1992 the Planning and Zoning Board has reviewed a request to build one (1) single family dwelling on the Outlot. Variances are needed for lot width and for construction of a private driveway on the public right -of -way. Council Member Bergeson said he understood that when these two (2) outlots were platted, it was understood that at some point in the future the lots would be platted and developed. Mr. Schneider agreed and said a "ghost plat" had been provided for the outlots. Council Member Neal moved to approve the variances and site plan as submitted with execution of the driveway agreement prepared by the City Attorney. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING, APOLLO DRIVE IMPROVEMENT Mr. Schneider explained that because of an error in the notice procedure the original public hearing was held but another public hearing was scheduled to comply with the notice procedure. On April 13, 1992 the City Council ordered the preparation of plans for the project and responded to questions from the public. A special informational meeting was held on March 30, 1992. There have been other meetings and discussions with the business property owners and the Correctional Facility officials. Recently there was an informal informational meeting at city hall for all the property owners in the area both business and residential at which time alternate roadway configurations were discussed. The Minnesota Department of Corrections has submitted a letter to the City relative to the impact of the project on the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility. The letter explains the reluctance of the officials to publicly discuss some of the impacts of the improvement in more detail. Mr. Schneider used the overhead projector and showed various alternatives that have been developed. He noted the properties that are proposed to be assessed and noted that if Apollo Drive becomes a county state aid road, the right -of -way width must be 150 feet and the roadway must be 52 feet wide. He also explained that if Apollo Drive were to remain a city state aid street, the right -of -way would be 60 feet and the roadway must be 44 feet wide. Mr. Schneider gave a cost summary of the improvement and explained that if the street becomes a county state aid street, County Municipal State Aid funds will be received in the amount of approximately $2,000,000.00. The balance of the cost of the improvement would be assessed to the benefiting property owners. PAGE 6 35