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COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 Council Member Kuether asked Mr. Ahrens to place in the Council packets for the May 13, 1996 Council meeting, a small map of the area showing what portion of the road that the developer will be contributing to. Mr. Ahrens said that he does have the map prepared. Council Member Neal asked if the fence concerns have been addressed. Mr. Ahrens explained that he has reviewed the Trapper's Crossing, Second Addition plat to determine exactly what fence issues remain. This area is south of 12th Avenue and east of Holly Drive. The developer has proposed a four foot segment of chain-link fence on the east side and a portion of the south side as well as some landscaping in the very southwest corner. There are wetlands in these areas and Mr. Ahrens is reviewing this matter and will have a recommendation for fencing at the public hearing. Ms. Wyland said that staff has received landscape and fencing plans for both the north side and the south side of Trapper's Crossing. The plans have been reviewed by the City Forester and a permit has been issued for the fence on the north side of the first phase. Council Member Lyden asked if fence could be put through wetlands. Mr. Ahrens explained that although you can put fencing anywhere, however he would not recommend putting it through wetlands because is becomes a real maintenance problem. The fences generally tip over because the soils are not very supportive. They would become an eye -sore and a maintenance concern. Council Member Lyden explained the purpose for the fencing was to provide privacy and keep trespassers off of private property. He said that in Minnesota during the winter months, there will be nothing to stop snow mobilers and skiers from trespassing. Mr. Ahrens said that he understood this concern. Council Member Kuether moved to continue the public hearing to May 13, 1996. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING, CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT, DAVID AHRENS Mr. Ahrens described the purpose of the public hearing. This is only a public hearing to take input from the citizens regarding the proposed middle school. No action will be taken by the City Council this evening. Mr. Ahrens explained that the City Charter prohibits the City Council from taking action on the matter for 60 days. However, in this case, the property owner (Centennial School District No. 12) has waived 50 of the 60 days waiting period. Therefore, technically the City Council could take action on the matter 10 days following the closing of the public hearing. Mr. Ahrens explained that a school bond to build a middle school was approved by the voters of Centennial School District 12 last November. Following the election the School District petitioned the City to install public improvements including, street, watermain, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer to service the middle school. The City consulted with PAGE 8