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• • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 1997 Mayor Landers asked the applicant if the backup requirements for trucks operating during nighttime hours would apply to any trucks on Molin's property. The applicant explained that changes have already made to distance -sensitive beepers which are much quieter than those used previously, and that OSHA has given its approval to changing to strobe lights as required. With respect to trucks belonging to other companies that might enter Molin's property, there would be no control over their backup equipment. Mayor Landers suggested that Condition No. 11.c. be reworded to refer to a requirement for strobe lights on Molin's trucks specifically. Council Member Lyden asked what percentage of increase in business would result from this expansion. The response was 30%. Mr. Brixius suggested the following wording for Condition No. 11.c.: "Molin equipment and trucks shall be outfitted with strobe lights to replace backup beepers during nighttime hours." Consideration of FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 31- 97 Establishing Open and Outdoor Storage as an Interim Use in City's Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District (4/5ths Vote) - Council Member Lyden moved to approve the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 31 - 97, as presented. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Amended Conditional Use Permit - Council Member Kuether moved to approve the amended conditional use permit. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Interim Use Permit - Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the interim use permit. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Variance - Council Member Kuether moved to approve the height variance. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation, Resolution No. 97 -156 - Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 156, as presented. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 156 can be found at the end of these minutes. Council Member Kuether expressed appreciation for the applicants' patience with respect to the City's consideration of their project. Consideration of Highland Meadows Requests: Mr. Brixius explained that North Suburban Development is proposing approval of a 166 -unit mixed density development called Highland Meadows on 65.9 acres of land west of 79th Street and north on Marilyn. Applications for consideration are rezoning from R-1 to R-3, approval of a planned unit development, approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment, and approval of a preliminary plat with conditions outlined by Staff. • Following numerous Planning and Zoning Board and neighborhood reviews, the density issue remains predominant. Medium density is desired as a transition between the area zoned Light