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2409 Sherwood Rd., and Phyllis Wheeler, 2649 Sherwood Rd.,
inquired as to the date of completion, and Mr. Miller replied
possible in July. They both thought that it was a welcome
addition to the community.
Councilman Baumgartner asked if they were going to blacktop the
parking lot and if the fire department had checked it. Mr.
Miller stated, yes, it would be blacktopped and the fire
department will designate where they want their hydrant but
haven't determined exactly where yet. Councilman Baumgartner
inquired regarding parking, and Mr. Miller replied that the
PAK Co. will allow them to use their parking lot for certain
events.
Bud Teslow, 7932 Fairchild, asked where exactly it would be
located. Mr. Miller replied that it was the vacant lot
behind the PAK building on the east side. A group of investors
from Indiana own the house directly to the east of the PAK
Co.
Richard McFarland stated that all tennis courts seem to be
in the south, and it is tremendous that we will now have one
in the northern suburbs.
Mr. Miller, in reply to a question regarding their hours, said
that it will be what the people want. The indoor courts
could stay open 24 hours.
Councilman Baumgartner asked him if he had received a copy
of the city's fencing and screening ordinance? Mr. Miller
replied that he went over this quite thoroughly with the
Planning Commission and that the Commission granted them a
10 -foot fence with a 32 -foot variance.
Donald Borgen inquired as to why they decreased the side yard
setback to 24 feet, and Councilman Shelquist replied that we
have under consideration a new zoning ordinance and that this
would conform to that.
MSP ( Shelquist- Hodges) to grant the special use permit to Roland
Miller for construction of a tennis court per plans presented
and approved by the Planning Commission, subject to issuance
of a building permit and entering with the city in a development
contract setting forth the stipulations for construction of
the facility and posting of bond for performance, and authorizing
the administrator to negotiate a construction contract.
Mayor Johnson spoke in favor of the motion, from the standpoint
that he thought it would be a very good addition to the city
and explained that Mr. Miller could negotiate with the staff
the various points that the Council would want in the develop-
ment agreement.
Administrator Achen stated that the developer will have to
prepare detailed plans on what is discussed and go to the
Planning Commission for final approval and then back to the
Council, and at that time the contract can be executed.