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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2001 Council Member Reinert stated there has been opposition to the median. He stated additional time should be dedicated to find another option for 77th Street. Council Member Dahl indicated she agrees with Council Member Reinert. She stated she received a lot of calls about this issue and extra time is needed. She asked if the plat will include a convenience store, gas station, fast food, etc. if the PDO is approved. She asked if those plans are locked in concrete. She stated she believes residents have indicated they want a full service restaurant. Community Development Director Grochala advised the PDO is intended to allow flexibility within the plan. There are other restrictions within a PDO. When the plan is adopted, the City is requiring the developer to develop according to the plan. The developer can change the plan for different types of uses but will have to go through the City process. Mayor Bergeson noted there is another parcel to the south that has roo ��N •r more than one business. Other businesses will be developed on that site. Council Member Reinert referred to other options on 77th St t as if the PDO will prohibit the City from exercising those options. Community Deve p Di for Grochala stated he believes the City is getting to the point that it does pro 'bit er ons. There has to be a second access and either the access or 77th Street will be a nt-out only. There are things that can be done in the future to modify the site. City Engineer Powell advised the concern i together. He reviewed other options for lights being too close together. Mayor Bergeson stated it had b Powell stated that whether th access. He indicated he i meetin idea of phasing in the ad 2) intersections on 77th Street too close noting the Council is concerned about signal ted that the improvements would be phased. City Engineer nts are phased or not, the issue is full access or partial the County Engineer again before the next meeting and the (2) lanes can be discussed. Council Member Reinert as d why the access could not be at 77th Street. Mr. Tom Palmquist, Ryan Companies, stated it is important to the developer to have the primary access at Apollo and the second access further north. The access point at 77th Street was eliminated due to concerns of the residents. It is critical to have full movement to Target and Kohl's at both accesses. The County is requesting the improvements to Lake Drive, not the user. Ryan Companies is being forced to respond to the County's requirements. City Engineer Powell noted staff has not done a full analysis of what will be required on Lake Drive. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about any assessments to the existing properties on Lake Drive. City Engineer Powell advised there will be an evaluation after the feasibility study is completed. He 6