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----------------- I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 27. 1995 6 .. 0 I Mr. Ringwald reported the applicant has provided Staff with a letter dated November 17, 1995 which states that the applicant believes that condition number ten of the Planning Commission I recommendation is unreasonable and unnecessary. Mr. Dave Brabender, the applicant, indicated they had noted they would look into landscaping I the area near Highway 694, but did not indicate they would landscape the area. He noted the area in question is approximately 75 feet and is sloping. He noted this would be an added expense to a property they are leasing. He indicated they are currently adding $20,000 in . landscaping. Councilmember Hicks inquired if the area in question is adjacent to residents. Mr. Brabender I indicated no, it would be screening from the freeway. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if this is the area where the banner advertising for drivers I is normally positioned. Mr. Brabender indicated there is a sign there, at times they also hang a banner over the sign to advertise for drivers, but would be willing to remove the banner. Councilmember Aplikowski supported the removal of condition number ten. Councilmember I Malone concurred and reminded Council the applicant is a provider of student transportation for -. the City's school children and that cost increases to student transporation is reflected in the school levy. MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #95-20, I Ryder Transportation, 1901 West County Road F, SUP amendment, subject to the stated conditions with the elimination of condition number ten. Motion carried I unanimously (5-0). Pav Estimate #3 - County Road F Improvement Project I City Engineer, Greg Stonehouse reviewed Pay Estimate #3 for County Road F improvements. Mr. Stonehouse recommended total retainage to date of$41,874.60, keeping the Contractor still I interested in the project until completion and satisfaction of the project has been established. Mr. Stonehouse indicated if the Pay Estimate meets the Council's approval, he would recommend I a payment of$1l3,707.24. Mayor Probst inquired if Mr. Stonehouse was confident that there would be enough funds . available should the City seek other companies to finish the work. Mr. Stonehouse indicated there should be sufficient funds available and noted the performance bond would be made I available should the City be unsatisfied with the work completed. -I I --------~---~---