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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 1996 CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Resolution No. 96 -143, Ordering Preparation of Report, Otter Lake Service Road Improvements - Mr. Ahrens explained that the Clearwater Creek Development area continues to receive interest from business owners to incorporate industrial and commercial construction sites. Recently Staff reviewed a proposal to build an Amoco station with attached restaurant at the corner of Main Street and Otter Lake Road. The location of this proposed construction necessitates the installation of the east -west portion of the Otter Lake Service Road with utilities to serve the site and other undeveloped property in the area. This work is proposed for completion under the same contract as the Otter Lake Road Realignment Project planned for next Spring. However, the proper steps in the public improvement process for the service road project need to be followed to allow this to happen. It is necessary that the public improvement process be initiated at this time to prepare a feasibility report on street and utility improvements to serve properties adjacent to the proposed Otter Lake Service Road. Council Member Bergeson pointed out that the lot to the east could be a problem with respect to double frontage. He suggested that at a future meeting or work session a motion or possible action could be suggested to ensure that future construction doesn't result in the rear of a building being on a frontage road. Mr. Wessel agreed that Staff should come back to Council with a recommendation on this issue. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 143, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 143 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of an Apollo Drive Access Agreement - Prior to Mr. Ahrens' presentation, Council Member Kuether asked that this item be tabled pending additional information. Patrick Simons, Twin City Town Homes, spoke to Council indicating that the property is proposed for development as town homes, but that the layout has not yet been determined. He indicated that a new plan has been submitted, which the County Public Works Committee and County Board have approved unanimously. All those involved agree that the best access to this project is off Apollo Drive. Council Member Kuether asked if both matters could be presented simultaneously. Mr. Simons indicated that access should be gained prior to submission of the site plan. However, at this time the site plan has been submitted, and will be considered at the next Planning and Zoning Board meeting. This new plan is based upon Apollo Drive access. Council Member Lyden agreed with Council Member Kuether that the project should be reviewed by Council in its entirety. Mr. Ahrens expressed agreement with Mr. Simons, in that access is critical to going forward with site plans. Mayor Landers agreed with Council Members Kuether and Lyden.