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Councilmember Cook suggested the students look into running a public service announcement on television. He suggested the students discuss the signs with the School Board, as the schools are located on School District property. Councilmember Olson stated the window stickers are an excellent idea, and could be implemented at the state level. She suggested the State Licensing Bureau would be a good place to go to regarding this suggestion. COUNCIL BUSINESS Case #2: Request for Site Plan Approval for an Expansion at Sunfish Express; Case of Vanak, LLC, Frank Yamoutpour Mayor Gamec stated he discussed this expansion with Mr. Yamoutpour. His opinion is with the expansion of Highway 10 and different things happening in this area, he would not be in favor of this expansion. Also, businesses have asked questions about their areas being blocked. City Attomey Goodrich advised the Council should concentrate on the application before them and the ordinance requirements. Councilmember Olson stated even beyond the Highway 10 expansion, she would not be in favor of this expansion due to the layout of the area and the traffic. Councilmember Strommen stated she appreciates Mr. Yamoutpour's efforts, but she frequents this area quite a bit and this is a troublesome entrance. Part of her concern is that there is currently a sight through the vacuum islands, but a solid wall would really block the sight and the ability to see the cars coming in and out. She considers this a safety issue. Councilmember Cook stated this expansion cannot be viewed based on the expansion of the highway; it must be based on the road and public safety. In reading the case, the expansion meets with the City ordinance, however, his objection would be because of the sight lines and for public safety. Councilmembers Elvig and Pearson concurred. Assistant Community Development Director/HRA Executive Director Sylvia Frolik indicated the Council can direct staff to draft findings to support denial or approval of the expansion. Staff has distributed facts of finding that support denial of the expansion for the Council to consider. City Attomey Goodrich suggested an additional finding could be added to state "In addition to the existing building described in finding #5, the subject property includes a standard gasoline sales canopy and impervious surface for pump islands." He advised it would also be appropriate to have discussion on finding #17 and of additional findings in regards to the traffic safety issue. Councilmember Elvig suggested staff consider concrete language in the findings that could be utilized in an ordinance at some point in time to avoid problems of this nature in the future. City Council / January 24, 2006 Page 11 of 22