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Mr. Hartley replied that the document does specify that the land will be used for park or recreational purposes. Roger Hermanson, 15115 Garnet Street N.W., inquired as to the proximity of the excavation to his home. Mr. Don Otter showed the proposed area of excavation on a map. Mr. Hermanson requested that Council take into consideration the impact of three or four years of excavation for a recreational area. County Commissioner Natalie Haas-Steffen noted that whether or not there is a ski hill, if vertical expansion is approved there will be equipment working in the area because Waste Management will be able to use the borrow areas. ~ls. Steffen also noted that dirt or fill is a commDdity and asked Waste Management to comment on the condition of soils on the north side of the landfill that are intended to be excavated. Mr. Otter stated that it is not Waste Management's intention to use the fill for any other reason than cover material at the landfill, but he is sure the soil could be marketed and sold. Birdie Rotramel, 8435 - 167th Lane N.W., inquired if tubing would also be considered as an activity at the ski hill. Mr. Otter stated that if there is enough space and revenue support for tubing, it will be considered. Council noted just receiving the revised draft this evening and in order to allow time to review it thoroughly, any further action was tabled until the April 26, 1988 regular City Council meeting. Council recessed at 9:54 p.m. Mayor Reimann called the meeting back to order 10:10 p.m. Case ~4: ~.quest for Site ~lan Review: Case of North Star .Engineering: City Administrator Hartley stated that he, City Engineer Raatikka, and Community Development Director Norris have all reviewed this case and tonight the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval provided that the shared driveway off of State Highway #47 be subject to Mn/DOT approval and that a variance for impervious surface coverage be granted. There is some confusion whether or not the access onto State Highway 947 will be granted by Mn/DOT. Representatives from North Star Engineering indicate that they have in fact received approval from Mn/DOT for access onto ~47, but no one has written documentation as to the status of that access. Mr. Hartley suggested to the .Council that having or not having that access is a substantial change to the preliminary plat and Council should take that into consideration. Mr. Jim Philipi, North Star Engineering Consultants, stated that the proposal is that of Amoco Oil Company, not North Star Engineering, and if the request is granted it would be in that name. Mr. Philipi went over the location of the facility and stated that from their standpoint the development itself may hinge on driveway placement. They' re also faced with time constraints. Amoco has no probloms with the it,s contained in the conditional use permit. City Council/April 12, 1988 Page 7 of 13