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Further Discussion: Mr. Baehr stated that getting the business operational has been slow, especially when he must maintain a regular full-time job; and requested that Item #4 of the conditional use permit be amended to allow for one part-time employee on the premises. Mr. Goodrich referred to Mr. Baehr's request and stated that Council will have to consider whether or not the addition of an employee constitutes an expansion and if that is consistent with how Council feels conditional use permits should be approved in residential areas. Mr. Baehr explained that with him working a full-time job, a part-time employee is necessary in order to take in enough business so that the operation can afford to move to a commercial district. City Council consensus was to modify the conditional use permit to allow for one part-time employee on the premises. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers DeLuca, Pearson, Cich and Peterson. Voting No: None. Council recessed at 9:08 p.m. Mayor Reimann called the meeting back to order at 9:20 p.m. Case #16: EAW For 153rd Avenue N.W.: Mr. Otto reported that an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) has been prepared for the preferred alignment of 153rd Avenue N.W. Mr. Otto requested Council approval of the EAW for submittal to the Environmental Quality Board. Mr. Otto reviewed the contents of the EAW with City Council. Mr. Otto also referred to Council's suggestion that consideration be given to realigning the curve and forcing the road more towards the wetland area and stated that DNR has indicated they will not approve such an alignment because there is a prudent and feasible alternative. Douglas Fountain - 15255 Garnet Street - Stated that he agrees with Councilmember DeLuca that the center route versus the southerly route is the best alignment for 153rd. Mr. Fountain referred to the EAW and stated that Item #27.d should indicate that there is an impairment or destruction of scenic views and vistas. Councilmember Pearson inquired if submitting the EAW to EQB for the southerly route commits the City to the southerly route. Mr. Otto replied that submittal of the EAW for the southerly route implies selection of that route; if another route is selected, it will also require an EAW. Councilmember DeLuca asked that Council consider the future needs of the City when selecting a route for 153rd; eventually, 153rd will have to be 4 lane, east/west thoroughfare and it should be planned for accordingly. Motion by Councilmember Pearson and seconded by Councilmember Cich to approve submittal of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet to the Environmental Quality Board and to publish notice of it's availability. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Pearson and Cich. Voting No: Councilmember DeLuca. Abstain: Councilmember Peterson. City Council/August 22, 1989 Page 14 of 17