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-5- February 10, 1975 Administrator Achen presented the cost estimates of the change orders on the city hall addition along with samples of carpet and paint color selections for the building. MSP (Johnson Baumgartner) to authorize the change order to substitute two drawer sections for $750.00, for electric operation for two overhead doors at $550.00 with proviso for one remote operator in each squad, $440.00 to change driveway location, add one riser in front of dais and to lower dais one riser at no charge. Administrator Achen is to check to see if a greater credit for the garage floor can be obtained. Councilman Hodges' Report Councilman Hodges reported on a memo from Pack 167 regarding planting of flowers at the city hall. The memo was direc.ed by Council to the Park Director. Councilman Hodges presented an announcement that the Metro Council would hold a public hearing Monday, March l0,onthe proposed metropolitan signi- ficance regulation. Councilman Shelquist's Report Councilman Shelquist stated the Planning Commission wanted to bring to Council's attention the statement of Mayor Hofstede to the Advisory Committee regarding approval of comprehensive plans of counties and municipalities. Councilman Shelquist presented the subdivision request of Robert Bruflodt, 8346 Groveland Road, creating one 120' X 100' lot fronting on proposed Knollwood and another lot 303' X 100' fronting on Groveland Road. Normally subdividers split their lot into two equal portions. The Planning Commission felt the lot split as proposed was poorly planned even though it met the minimum lot requirments. The final result was a 180' X 100' lot less a 30 foot street easement and a 273.2' X 100' lot with a 10' utility easement on its east border. This would allow a 70 to 80 foot front setback and a 30 foot rear setback as required. Mr. Bruflodt is not pleased with the new street going in and wants to retain the maximum amount of his lot for himself. MSP (Shelquist- Hodges) to approve the lot split as recommended by the Planning Commission but deleting the requirement for a survey. Mayor Johnson stated that he feels a procedure should be set up whereby a person splitting his lot can get a commitment from the Planning Commission indicating that it is acceptable to the Commission. He favors requiring of surveys. Attorney Meyers said a survey is not required by State law, but most communities with considerable development are requiring it. He stated that a survey at the Planning Commission level should be required. Councilman Pickar is not in favor of surveys, because of the additional expense to the property owner. Councilman Baumgartner stated if the person has a sketch plan and previous approval by the building inspector, he favors a survey. 5 Ayes 5 Ayes