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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 25, 1997 Council Member Lyden asked about a possible conflict between the proposed car wash entrance and the trash containment. Mr. Ahrens stated that infrequent trash pick-up would eliminate any possible conflict. Council Member Lyden also asked about the community s options in order to allow for businesses along a roadway where the speed limit seems prohibitive to safe property entry/exit. Mr. Wessel pointed out that Ms. Hansmann has worked closely and for some time with Staff to prepare this proposal. He stated that timing is a major problem for the success of any proposed project because of the uncertainty of the future status of Lilac Street. Ms. Hansmann must meet certain obligations which do not permit her to delay her project plans until fruition of the master plan. Council Member Kuether asked for Ms. Hansmann s timetable. Ms. Hansmann indicated that construction should take place by next spring. Ms. Hansmann stated that she spoke to Mary Alice Devine regarding the City s master plan to ensure that her project could blend into the overall scheme. She then approached Ms. Wyland regarding use permits and began researching the necessary steps to facilitate acceptance of the project. Ms. Hansmann informed Council of all of the background for her project, explaining her choices and decisions. She presented four plans to the City and County Engineers, and their first choice was then presented to the Planning and Zoning Board. Ms. Hansmann stated she is requesting that Council override the County Engineer s access position and allow for her project to be approved. She pointed out the benefits of the proposed project to the community, and stated that quality and safety are of primary importance with respect to this project. Mayor Landers asked Mr. Ahrens to respond to Ms. Hansmann s request. Mr. Ahrens stated that the County Engineer has closely reviewed Ms. Hansmann s proposal and, due to traffic needs and safety issues the access proposed in connection with this project are not feasible. Mr. Ahrens indicated potential for the County to withdraw any participation in the Apollo Drive extension project should Council override the County s recommendation. Mayor Landers expressed concern about Lake Drive becoming a four -lane roadway, effectively eliminating any right in/right out that might be created in the interim. Mr. Ahrens explained that such right in/right out would then be pushed further west upon reconstruction of Lake Drive. Council Member Neal asked about the possibility of Lake Drive becoming a divided road. Mr. Ahrens stated that the City transportation planner has indicated that Lake Drive will have a center median in the future. Council Member Kuether asked if right in could come from the north and right out at Apollo Drive. Mr. Ahrens reiterated that the County does not allow for any access which would create considerable clutter with traffic making turns. Mayor Landers corrected Ms. Hansmann with respect to ownership of Apollo Drive, which is and will remain a County roadway. 10 t •