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P.C. Minutes -February 19, 1997 Page 2 1. Inform Lessard Nyren of any insurance liability. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Schumann to rescind the motion to table the request of Bill Barrett for Site Plan Approval. All aye, motion passed. The discussion continued with Dr. Barrett present. Dr. Barrett stated that his RCWD permit was valid until October of 1997. The site plan submitted provides 36 parking spaces (31 required); eliminates T.H. 61 access, provides driveway access 120 feet east on 147th St.; and provides landscaping and screening features. Questions were raised regarding encroachment of the highway right-of-way to the west and north on 147th Street by the parking lot and proposed clock tower. Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Peltier to table this request until the following information is provided: 1. City fire chief has reviewed the plan. 2. Where the existing transformer and dumpster will be located. 3. Verify property lines. 4. The right of way for 147th Street is determined. All aye, motion passed. DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION - HOISINGTON KQEGLER Fred Hoisington made a presentation to the Planning Commission and City Council on his firms' recommendations on the redevelopment of the City's downtown area. He briefly reviewed the issues which were studied in the planning process and then made the following general recommendations. 1. The City establish an economic development authority with HRA Powers to administer the redevelopment of the downtown area. 2. City increase the permitted land use density in the shoreland district of Egg Lake from 25% to 75%. 3. A design overlay district be created by ordinance for the downtown area based on the forms of the existing feed mill. 4. City establish regional stormwater ponding for the downtown area. 5. City establish a TIF district to assist in paying for public improvements and land assembly. 6. City obtain legislative authority to establish a special service district for the downtown area for the construction and maintenance of parking facilities. 7. The City investigate obtaining a Livable Communities Grant from the Metropolitan Council to assist in the redevelopment efforts. 8. The majority of the public parking downtown be publicly owned and shared between businesses. 9. The City should study the entrance to the community along County Rd. 8 to prepare a development plan for the property. 10. Trunk Highway 61 be expanded to four lanes and improved to include trees, a center island and public amenities along the sidewalk on both sides of the roadway.