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MARCH 20, 1978 89 1 . That the access and egress to the business have a minimum of 30' width driveway, hard surfaced. 2. That the area to be blacktopped as proposed in the site plan submitted. 3. An irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $3,000 be provided to insure blacktopping by October 1 , 1979. 4. That the public restrooms, as required by law, be connected to city sewer no later than October 1 , 1978. 5. That minor body and paint work be allowed subject to all state and federal regulations or codes for work on vehicles owned by the business only. 6. Refer 320-5-M-3 - refers to said regulations for in- operable cars. That the back area of the property be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. 7. That nor more than three (3) cars be allowed under Condition #6. 8. A performance bond in the amount of $5,000 be provided to insure that all regulations of state codes be met for above body work. 9. That the equipment and materials now stored on the property be removed by July 1 , 1978. 10. The Special Use Permit is subject to annual review. 11 . No more than eleven (11 ) cars allowed for exterior storage. There shall be no cars stored on the eastern 50' of the property. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer, Schletty, and Vail. MOTION CARRIED 5.5 Urban/rural taxing district The public hearing regarding the abolishing of the rural taxing district was reopened. Spitzer reiterated what took place at the public hearing on March 13, 1978. Vail stated that it was law that all platted property automatically should fall in the urban taxing district. Mrs. Darrel Jacobson 6364 165th Street No - wanted to know that if a senior citizens taxes were frozen, if this change would affect them. LaValle - thought that the mill rate would be the same for everyone. Joanne Jenson 530 11th Ave SE - quoted State Statute 272.67, establishing the rural Forest Lake and urban taxing district. Charles Johnson - up to the governing body to set ratio of service. Howard Schletty - stated that there was no one at the public hearing in favor of the equalization. He also felt that the 90% rural work and 10% urban was incorrect information supplied by the maintenance department, and they were not his figures. Irene Leroux 16629 Elmcrest Ave - wanted to know why the roads were in such poor condition when so much money is spent on maintenance. It is costing the taxpayer alot of money, and they are not getting the service.