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that the modifications that aze being sought by Mr. Hazstad would be subject to a probationary period (whether six months or 1 yeaz). Mr. McDonald explained that the initial permit was issued in favor. of Ronald Richardson, the current owner. He applied in eazly 1985 and the council approved the application for a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a Suds & Shine Caz Wash in September 1985. That was too late in the year to construct and open the car wash so it was finally opened in 1986. About the same time as he opened, there was another application before the city to open a Wash Me Car Wash, and the city approved it without limits as to the hours of operation, permitting it to be open 24 hours/day. That approval also did not require that an attendant be on duty at all times that the car wash was open (it was limited to 4 hours per day). Mr. McDonald explained that about two years ago, the FINA station sought approval to install a full service car wash and it was. approved with a 24- hour/day operation. This property is, as he understands, closer to an apartment building that the Suds & Shine Caz Wash is to the adjacent single family residences. FINA does more business that the Suds & Shine and also is noisier. There are now four full-service wash bays that aze open 24 hours per day. The Suds & Shine is the only car wash along Highway 10 that has a limit on the hours of operation. Mr. Harstad has entered onto a purchase agreement with Mr. Richardson, contingent upon the city modifying the Conditional Use Permit to allow the Suds & Shine to be open 24 hours and also to eliminate the requirement that the attendant be present at all times during operation. His request is to allow him to compete fairly with the other Mounds View car washes that are open 24 hours per day. Mr. Harstad has agreed to modify the placing of signs throughout the facility referring to the Mounds View Sound Ordinance, to insulate the vacuums, and to shut off the vacuums at 10:00 p. m. He also agreed to install trees pursuant to the applicable codes. Most importantly, he has agreed to have the issue revisited by the City Council in 6-12 months. He stated he would like to hear comments and concerns from the public in regazd to the proposal, so modifications could be made if necessary. Mayor Linke stated the council voted to approve the application three to two. The approval, however required afour-fifths vote. In order to reconsider the vote, those who voted against the motion would have to ask for that reconsideration. He further explained that comparing the Suds & Shine to the Wash Me Caz Wash is not a fair comparison as Suds & Shine is located in a residential area and the Wash Me Caz Wash is located in a commercial area. Mr. Thompson, City Attorney, stated he had an opportunity to review the tape from the September 11 meeting and looked at the letter from Mr. McDonald. It is his feeling that the City Council does have the discretion whether or not they want to approve or deny the amendment. The procedure to follow in