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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 1997 Mayor Landers asked if there have been any failing systems reported since the septic tank pumping program started. Mr. Kluegel stated there have been some tanks that have cracked and two septic failures to date. Council Member Kuether asked if a record is being kept of this. Mr. Kluegel responded yes. Mayor Landers asked if these cases are repairable or will City sewer and water be available to them. Mr. Kluegel responded in one situation City utilities will probably not be in the area for a quite awhile, but in the other case, utilities are very close to being placed there. Council Member Neal explained that there is financing available to replace failing for septic systems. Council Member Kuether commented on the number of building sites still available and what has been selling. She stated it appears residential lots are needed in the lower price range similar to Behms Century Farm. Mayor Landers asked what are the value of homes in the Behms Century Farm Development. Mr. Kluegel stated $120,000 to $125,000 is the average price. These homes have been very popular. Mr. Schumacher inquired since the Metropolitan Council requires the City to participant in the septic system pumping program, is there any outside help to inform the public of this program. Mr. Kluegel said there are programs available to educate the people. Council Member Kuether asked Mr. Schumacher if he referring to informing the people the decision was made by the Metropolitan Council, not the City Council. Mr. Schumacher replied yes, the people should know this was not a City Council program, but initiated by the Metropolitan Council. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the Building Officials Report for the First Quarter, 1997. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REPORT, MARY KAY WYLAND SECOND READING, Ordinance No. 05 - 97, Allowing Golf Driving Range as Interim Use in Shopping Center District - Ms. Wyland stated Ordinance No. 05 - 97 received FIRST READING approval on a four to one vote with Council Member Lyden voting no, at the March 24, 1997, meeting of the Council. She stated Staff recommends approval of the SECOND READING should the Council determine the proposed Interim Use Permit is acceptable. Council Member Neal moved to approve the adopt the SECOND READING of Ordinance No. 05 - 97. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Lyden voting no. Ordinance No. 05 - 97 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of an Interim Use Permit for Golf Driving Range, I-35W/County Road #23 (Lake Drive) - Ms. Wyland informed the Council this permit was reviewed at the March 24, 1997, Council meeting. This was tabled to allow architectural review of the structure. This review was accomplished at a meeting on Thursday, March 27, 1997, by the Town Center PAGE 4