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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 the intersection of Lilac and Lake Drive, some sort of turnaround would have to be created. He added that there are alternatives to use of Lilac Street. Mayor Landers again polled Council, based upon the question of approval with the understanding that two permanent accesses to the proposed site would be provided (Apollo Drive and Lilac Street), with the following results: Council Member Bergeson, yes; Council Member Lyden, no; Mayor Landers, yes; Council Member Kuether, yes; Council Member Neal, yes. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the conditional use permit in accordance with the conditions previously presented and with access off of appropriate roadways other than Lake Drive. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Lyden voting no. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL Comprehensive Plan Neighborhood Meeting, Thursday, September 11, 1997 - Mr. Wessel again reminded Council that the second Comprehensive Plan Neighborhood meeting will take place on September 11, 1997 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall. A summary of the district meetings will be presented where data will be evaluated for the purpose of future limited, strong, and moderate growth scenarios. The feedback from these meetings will then be compiled for presentation at a work session scheduled for October 16, 1997 at 6:00 P.M., where the Planning and Zoning and Community Development groups will ask the Comprehensive Planning Task Force to assemble a recommendation to the City Council with respect to growth direction. SECOND READING, Ordinance No. 23 - 97, Offering Sale of Property to Rice Industries, Inc. - Mr. Wessel explained that this SECOND READING is required for the sale of property in the City -owned portion of the Apollo Business Park to Rice Industries. The company plans to purchase the last parcel of 1.90 acres for the construction of approximately 10,000 square feet of office/distribution space with eventual expansion to 20,000 square feet. Mr. Wessel indicated that this transaction, which will take place by the end of this year, completes the sale of City - owned land in the Apollo Business Park, and that Rice Industries intends to begin construction in March of 1998. Staff recommended approval of Ordinance No. 23 - 97. Council Member Kuether moved to approve Ordinance No. 23 - 97, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Kuether asked if efforts would be ongoing to sell the balance of the Apollo Business Park property. Mr. Wessel indicated that all of the City -owned property has now been sold and that the privately -owned property is currently being marketed. Ordinance No. 23 - 97 can be found at the end of these minutes. SECOND READING, Ordinance No. 24 - 97, Offering Sale of Property in the Village to Lino Lakes Banc Shares, Inc. - Mr. Wessel stated that this SECOND READING is required for the sale of City -owned property in The Village to Lino Lakes Banc Shares, Inc. The hank plans 6