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Page 2 <br /> SThe Chairman acknowledged the presence of about a dozen interested <br /> neighbors and told them that though the meeting was not a public hearing <br /> as such, their comments would be taken. <br /> Among those who addressed .the subject- were John Bednarz, 32.46 Stinson <br /> Boulevard, who said although he lives across the street in Minneapolis , <br /> he shared the sentiments of the others, many of whom were St. Anthony <br /> residents of from 15 to 33 years, in opposing the gas pumps. He told of <br /> their additional concerns about the addition of another gas dispensing <br /> operation because of the problem with all night lighting, congregation <br /> of young people late at night and the squealing of tires at the Clark <br /> Station on the northeast corner of the same intersection. He speculated <br /> about the adverse effects these had on family life and property values <br /> in the area and suggested that Minneapolis Alderman Sam Sivanich <br /> would be able to verify the problems w ,th . the Clark Station, perhaps <br /> making it easier for the Board to judge whether a similar operation. <br /> was advisable. <br /> Mr. Hiebel told him that the proposal seemed permissible underthe <br /> present zoning of the property which had been zoned commercial since <br /> 1962 . <br /> When Mr. Bednarz wondered whether the sentiments of the residents <br /> would be taken into consideration by the Board, ,Mr. Johnson assured <br /> him that City officials welcome imput from the residents and all <br /> • meetings of city officials are open to the public. He said he felt <br /> the real point of the discussion was whether the proposal constituted <br /> a proper land use and was compatible with other land uses in the <br /> eighborhood. <br /> Mr. Schroeder pointed out that the present Jiffy Market had been <br /> under the same management for 10 years and there was no reason to <br /> believe the new operation would be conducted in any less responsible <br /> manner. Mr. Bednarz said the market had been a great convenience <br /> for the neighbors and he felt the new store would be welcomed provided <br /> it wasn't built too close to the adjacent residence. <br /> Mr. Kenneth Otto, 3245 Stinson Boulevard, lives just south of the <br /> present Jiffy Market and said although he felt a new improved store <br /> was needed, he was opposed to the addition of gas pumps to the <br /> proposal. He felt the traffic problems now experienced at that <br /> corner would be- increased and said that there are many times when the <br /> driveway is blocked by the parked cars of customers of the store. <br /> He also mentioned several accidents which had been the result of <br /> improper parking in front of the market. Mr. Otto also questioned <br /> whether the proposed screening of his property would be adequate <br /> to buffer the area lighting and late evening noise which he felt <br /> would be associated with a gas dispensing operation, especially <br /> since his home is at a higher level than the Schroeder property. He <br /> also wondered how safe his home would be from fire and explosions <br /> with the gas pumps so close to his property and what effect their <br /> presence might have on the insurance rates for nearby residences. <br /> i <br /> l I <br />