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Councilman Baumgartner then asked Mrs. Haake about the reservation on the size. She explained that 7 -11 could build a 2400 sq. ft. building thereby having room to put in microwave ovens for quick food service. The Council specified they would much prefer the 2000 sq. ft. building as was presented on the plans, thereby eliminating eating on the premises. Mr. Dan Coe, representing 7 -11 Stores which originate out of Dallas, Texas was present in the audience and answered questions regarding the type and size of store the property would accomodate. He stated that basically the store relies on the sale of staple items such as bread, milk, butter and eggs and on those items they stay very competitive with surrounding supermarkets. Mayor Neisen asked that plans should be made so that the Village could acquire a greenway easement on the east and south of 15 feet instead of the 10 feet recommended by the planning commission. Mrs. Haake said there would be room on the south side for a 15 foot easement but not on the east due to parking problems. Councilman Johnson asked if they realized that the Tom Thumb Store was a block away. Mr. Coe replied yes, but he didn't think it would take business away from either store as they would be on opposite sides of Silver Lake Road. And, with all the new apartment units on County Road H2 he expected the 7 -11 Store to be quite busy and would not detract from Tom Thumb's business. Mr. Coe also mentioned that his company is opening about 500 stores a year and 75 or 80 are to be in the Twin Cities area. Mr. Coe then showed copies of the plan to the Council and in answer to Mr. Johnson's question stated that the stores are not a franchise, but are built and operated solely by 7 -11 personnel. MSP Neisen- Hodges) To grant issuance of a building permit to 7 -11 Stores subject to the one variation that it would be a 2,000 square foot building instead of 2,400 square foot building, subject to the final approval of the building inspector ani fire chief with a 10 foot greenway easement for recreational purposes on the east and south. The easement being shown on the deed as a recreational easement. Mayor Neisen asked how long it would take to develop and Mr. Coe replied that construction should take place within the next three weeks. Councilman Baumgartner stated that a Recreation Commission meeting was held July 26, 1973 with two guests being present. Mr. Gerald Hefland, Park and Recreation Director for Shoreview and Mr. Tom Wicklund, Park and Recreation Director for New Brighton were there to discuss their jobs and duties as director. It was found that New Brighton has 235 acres devoted to parks with a population of 22,700 and a projected population of 35,000 and they employ 7 people in their recreation department. Shoreview has 30 acres in parks with a population of 13,800 and a projected population of 35,000 and they employ 2 people in their department. Budgets were also discussed. Councilman Baumgartner reported that on July 29th he and Clerk- Administrator Zylia had met with Mr. Engelsma of Kraus Anderson and Mr. Minar about obtaining additional park land. The land is available but at a price. Councilman Baumgartner doubts that any land will be donated. 5 Ayes