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February 14, 1377 aj Wm. J. O'Connell, 740^ Knollwood Drive, stated that there is a two block stretch on Knollwood where there are not any street lights. Y During the last year there have been four or five breakins. Ir. O'Connell presented a petition to the Council for additional street lighting. Mayor Pickar stated that this arca is quite dark. MSP (Pickar- Baumgartner) that the City Engineer determine the exact placement of a street light, or lights, to be placed or Knollwood Drive. Administrator Achen stated that there were a number~ of areas like this in the City and the Council may want to set up a policy on how to establish conditions. There is also a problem with having the people that signed the petition object to having the light in their yard, even though they want the light. Administrator Achen suggested that the Staff check with the property owner where the light will be placed to be sure they don't object. 4 ayes At 8:10 p.rh., Mayor Pickar called to order the public hearing on JAMES B. JACKSON REQUEST TO REZOiIE 2935 N.E. HIGHWAY 10 TO B -2, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. Mr. Jackson. stated that he was requesting a rezoning fron residential to 8 -2 so he could put an office huilding on the property. Councilnember Baumgartner stated that he was not present at this Planning Commission meeting since it was held during Mr. Shelquists term. He then reviewed the case history of this iten. Mayor Pickar stated that he would have to be convinced of a justification for rezoning before he would go against the Planning_ Commission and Comprehensive Plan recommendation. Mr. Jackson stated that he was paying very high taxes on this property. The lot would cost too much for a residential lot. Mrs. Robert Chestek, 21''1 Spring Lake Road, as':cd how this proposal would affect the sellin of her property once Knollwood Drive is extended. Mrs. Chestek stated that she has adjoining property to Mr. Jackson. Administrator Achen dre a map of the aroa shcwin3 the suggestion for extending Knollwood which was included in t.; study prepared in 1875. Don A. Gross, Croveland, asked '.:nollyco ould '_.e extended. Mayor Pickar stated that there are no plans et the present time. Administrator ,!\.then explained that t:,e fea3i hi 1 i ty stud;. 'as made at the time that a su' l''as applied for at "iv nu•e. This was done so tho Citl' th- ke st su 'divi! t}' r o7er t. without cl o51 n^ off other nron 1 '1c' coenci l decided not to extend Knollwood until the pro olm, r5 1'' t.'l i l 1 G j to circulate a anti do 1.