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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 23, 1997 Council Member Lyden stated he has always said the Town Center needs two anchors (north and south) and, perhaps, a Red Lobster is not appropriate but a CUB and Target, as anchors, would result in attracting a Red Lobster restaurant. Mayor Landers stated he lives in this area and there are many residents who do not support a commercial use but prefer an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. type of industrial use without 24-hour trucking. Mr. Wessel commented on the importance of creating a destination point. He reported on staffs discussion with several grocery stores and the types of interest being expressed. Council Member Neal stated he hears people talk about wanting a CUB Food store and other national chains but he knows the population is not high enough. He commented on the Festival Foods in Lexington which was their third choice but is now serving everyone in this area. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the Comprehensive Plan for Planning Districts 1 and 2. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Lyden voting nay. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Resolution 97 - 76, Receive Report and Call Hearing on Improvement, Lakes Addition Street Reconstruction - Mr. Ahrens explained that on April 14, 1997 the Council ordered the preparation of a feasibility report on the Lakes Addition Street Reconstruction Project. The report is now complete and staff is requesting the Council receive the report and call for a hearing on these improvements on July 28, 1997. In accordance with Minnesota State Statutes 429 and the Lino Lakes City Charter, the feasibility report is to be received by the Council and a public hearing scheduled. Mr. Ahrens advised of neighborhood meetings which are scheduled prior to the proposed public hearing date. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 76 as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 76 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution 97 - 77, Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids, 1997 Sealcoat Project - Mr. Ahrens explained that each year the City maintains its streets by sealcoating. Sealcoating places a thin layer of oil and rock on the street to enhance the surface. Candidate streets include new streets that received the wear course 2 - 3 years ago and the remaining streets are done on a 5 - 7 year cycle. Funds for the new streets are provided by the developer of the subdivision and the City's general fund for the remaining streets. This year, approximately 8 miles of streets will be sealcoated at an estimated cost of 511 1.500 with 551,600 from the developer escrow and 559,900 from the City street maintenance fund. City staff has prepared the plans and specifications for this ‘vork and are requesting Council approval to advertise for bids. Council Member Lydell moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 77 as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. I3