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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 23, 2003 APPROVED ordinances. The water quality issue was also raised. Water quality will be monitored by • regulations specifically outlined for gas stations. • Community Development Director Grochala stated that as the concept plan was reviewed, the Planning and Zoning Board determined neighborhood business will not work on this parcel. Staff believes all the issues can be addressed that were raised in relation to the development of a gas station. The application is only for the rezoning and retail use on the site. Council direction is needed regarding the zoning issue. Mayor Bergeson stated he has concerns about the economic viability of the convenience store and gas station due to the proposed location. He also inquired about the proposed businesses on the site. City Planner Smyser stated the application is for the plat and site plan for the one retail building. What is shown on the plan is a day care, fast food restaurant and retail building. City Planner Smyser advised the majority of the Planning and Zoning Board were comfortable with moving forward with the design changes in accordance with limited business zoning. The developer would like some direction from the Council on the uses and zoning. Councilmember O'Donnell stated he does support neighborhood business within the City. His concern is the gas station. He stated that personally he does not have a big issue with a gas station. His concern is the economic viability of the plan. Councilmember Carlson stated she has been consistent about not wanting an excess of service stations within the City. The City does need neighborhood business and it is within the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Reinert stated he is not very excited about the concept plan. He stated he is not against development but does want nice development. Mayor Bergeson stated he believes the design and the look of the building is the most important. Uses will change with time. Conceptually, he does not have a problem with the plan for a service station. Councilmember Dahl stated she has also been consistent about not wanting another gas station. Councilmember Reinert stated he would prefer to be looking at both pieces of the plan, commerical and residential, at the same time. TWILIGHT ACRES PETITION FOR WATER, JIM STUDENSKI City Engineer Studenski advised staff has looked at the potential costs that would be incurred for installing water. Staff is estimating that cost to be $150,000. Staff does see the benefit of putting in the water main loop and believes many residents will connect. Staff is recommending the City move forward with the water main as a City project.