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Minutes of the Meeting of June 24, 1999 Page 25 Moved by Councilmember Rose, seconded by Councilmember Swanson, that Resolution No. 99 -177, "Approve Payment for Easement Acquisition Flanders Street NE from 101x` Avenue NE to 105`" Avenue NE, mprovement Project No. 98 -04," be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. ADMINISTRATION The City Manager advised that Shingobee had asked for consideration since they have an opportunity to acquire fill from the I- 694 /Central Avenue project. He explained the City required that type of storage on the site to be a CUP consideration but if financial guarantees were in place, the City had allowed storage of soil materials with the understanding that it was at their risk should their project not be approved. Councilmember Daniels asked if they would use Highway 65 to transport the soil and if the hours of hauling could be considered. The City Manager stated this hauling might be over a three -month time period. Councilmember Daniels suggested they be restricted from hauling during peak traffic hours. The City Manager stated they would talk with Shingobee about that issue. Councilmember Clark raised the issue of the citing of the City Hall. The City Manager stated this was the reason for the caveat that it was at Shingobee's risk. OTHER BUSINESS Consider Appointment to the Environmental Committee Mayor Ryan recommended the appointment of Barb Sweesy and Mary Jo Truchon to the Environmental Committee. Action 99 -350 Moved by Councilmember Daniels, seconded by Councilmember Rose, that Barb Sweesy and Mary Jo Truchon be appointed to the Environmental Committee. Motion adopted unanimously. I -1A Zoning Test Review The Community Development Director presented the request of Daily Homes to increase the size of storage in the I -1A zoning district and requested Council direction. The Community Development Director stated if vehicles were stored on the site, they must be screened 100 %. The request is for a reduction to 50 %. He stated they were also requesting amendment of the definition of business vehicles parked ovemight. The Community Development Director stated they want to include utility trailers and trucks up to 25,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. They were also asking that those be counted outside the outdoor storage calculation. Mayor Ryan stated that the requested changes, if approved, would allow a towing company. He noted this vas located on a "main path" into the City. Councilmember Rose stated she was not able to support the requested changes.