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The severity of the parking shortage is verified by the neighbors who note that Minnesota Federal employees are instructed to park on Dionne Street to the north and west of the structure. This is a single family residential street and this parking is offensive to neighborhood residents. We have informed the representatives of Minnesota Federal about the parking conditions, emphasizing the importance of their taking steps to alleviate the parking shortage. Obviously, the parking need indicates business success, but with such success comes the responsibility of providing for growth in a reasonable manner. 4. We have suggested to the applicants in the past year that they purchase the Kugler Museum and residence site directly to the west o the roperty. This property has been for sale me time and, we understand, has recently been purchased by an individual for what would appear to be a nominal sum. We have encouraged Minnesota Federal to consider the acquisition of this property so as to be able to expand to provide for their parking needs. If this property were acquired, a better arrangement for drive through parking can be accommodated on the west side of the building. 5. It would appear that the right--of-way for Lexington avenue on the east side of this property remains at the on final 3 foot width from the center tine. Normal city policy would suggest that the additional 16.5 foot right-of-way should be dedicated if a variance-" s' g� ahted for expansion of the facilities on the lot. 6. We suggest that members of the Planning Commission and Council consider a dialogue at the hearing with representatives of Minnesota Federal Savings and Loan, encouraging them to take the appropriate steps to solve their off street parking needs.