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• COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 15, 1997 Mr. Wessel indicated the importance of Ms. Tschida explaining the proposed project. Ms. Tschida addressed Council, explaining that this project has been an idea for over five years with plans in development for over a year. She expressed delight in the opportunity to locate in Lino Lakes. She described her proposed facility as quite innovative, including a delicatessen, a bakery, and a sit-down restaurant in addition to a tunnel -style car wash and drive-through fast food service. The building will be a two-story, glass front structure with a police desk marked clearly as a police substation. A postal substation is also being considered. All conceivable public safety and security issues have been addressed. With respect to the police desk, Ms. Tschida expressed her enthusiasm for this aspect of the project. A police substation lends additional security to the facility. The monument marker at the front of the site will indicate that a police substation is located in the facility. The car wash will be unique as automobiles will travel through an automated tunnel with an attendant available to ensure proper alignment. The process is more rapid than the average car wash, and waiting lines are not anticipated. Ms. Tschida is working closely with all concerned to ensure that requirements and standards are met. • Mayor Landers asked about cost to the City for the police substation. Ms. Tschida indicated that the details of the police desk have not been defined at this time. Mayor Landers then asked about the effect Centerville's action could have on the project. Mr. Ahrens repeated that the facility would have to be moved in the absence of Centerville's agreement. Mr. Ahrens further indicated that eminent negotiation of an agreement with Centerville is necessary. Ms. Tschida indicated that she would like to begin construction yet this winter, making immediate approval of the project by Council imperative. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the conditional use permit proposed by Joan Tschida pursuant to the conditions outlined above. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Council Member Bergeson requested input from Chief Pecchia regarding the police substation proposed for inclusion within this project. Chief Pecchia indicated that this opportunity is unique and extremely convenient to the Police Department, listing a number of benefits to both the community and the Department for location at this site. Mayor Landers expressed concern regarding utilities being available in time to meet Ms. Tschida's projected start-up date. Mr. Ahrens indicated that a temporary connection through Centerville would provide this service in the interim until such time as the facility can be connected to Lino Lakes utilities. • Motion carried unanimously.