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CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1996 5. Existing screening shall be maintained along Lilac Street. 6. Anoka County shall provide additional street lighting at the following locations: Fourth Avenue at Lilac Street Fourth Avenue at Apollo Drive Lilac Street just east of Patti Drive Lilac Street at Apollo Drive 7. A special security services agreement be negotiated with the Lino Lakes Police Department including the provision for a holding cell and other items as agreed to by Police Chief Pecchia. Council Member Bergeson noted that at an earlier meeting, the City Council was told that a variance would be needed for side yard setbacks because the building could not be redesigned. Now all of a sudden, a variance is not needed. Mr. Fedder's explained that there are many agencies to work with and sometimes the State Building Code and the City Codes are in conflict with the Department of Corrections requirements. This time the building could be drafted to eliminate the need for the variance. Council Member Neal said he was told that lighting is an issue. Commissioner Langfeld said that Anoka County is adamantly opposed to installing street lights. She said that those street lights are not relevant to the proposed building. She also noted that the Anoka County Public Works Department has never installed street lights on a City street. Council Member Kuether asked that a sign describing this building not contain the words Lino Lakes. Commissioner Langfeld said it would say, "East Central Juvenile Center". Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Hawkins if the City could require that Anoka County erect street lights on property not owned by Anoka County. Mr. Hawkins said that the City could require the lights if the City could show evidence of the need for the lights. Police Chief Pecchia said that he recommended the street lights based on the "worse case scenario". He noted that he did have a very good working relationship with Anoka County and wanted to maintain that relationship. However, his recommendation remains as stated. Council Member Kuether suggested that the motion for approval could require street lighting if the need arises. Ms. Wyland noted that several years ago, a petition for a street light on Patti Drive and Lilac Street was received signed by several residents on Patti Drive. When the other residents heard about the petition, they petitioned against the street light. A street light was never installed. Council Member Neal said that he could not see a need for street lights. Mayor Landers said he could see a need for a street light at Fourth Avenue and Lilac Street. Council PAGE 8