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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Anderson and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Joe Wander, part owner of Prizm Electric, expressed his appreciation to City staff and the Council. Case #4: Request for Approval of Proposed Site Improvements; Case of Duke Grosslein, G-B Properties Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Duke and Dana Grosslein own the building at 6228 Highway #10 NW. The building was most recently leased to Lano Equipment and they have now relocated to a site further east on Highway #10. The Grosslein's are proposing to make some site improvements to the rental property before leasing it again. Ms. Frolik explained that the Grosslein's are proposing to pave the rear lot and overlay the front lot. Their proposal does not include any curbing. The existing fence around the rear lot is in disrepair and the Grosslein's are proposing to replace the chain link fence and insert vinyl privacy slats for screening purposes. They are also proposing to replace the landscape rock in the boulevard areas parallel with Tungsten and Riverdale Streets. This rock area is proposed to accept runoff. Ms. Frolik continued that the City Engineer has reviewed the proposal from a drainage aspect and submitted the following comments. The paving of the existing Class V area and the overlay of the existing bituminous pavement will not significantly alter existing drainage problems and volumes. Drainage from the area north of the building should be directed toward the Highway #10 ditch line. Erosion control measures at the locations of discharge from the curb line need to be provided for review and approval. The drainage for the east and south sides of the site should be directed through curb and gutter sections to Tungsten and Riverdale respectively. The Planning Commission reviewed the site improvement proposal and negotiated with Duke Grosslein for some curbing and landscaping additions to the site. Ms. Frolik stated that she and Parks/Utilities Supervisor Mark Boos met with Dana Grosslein at the site. Grosslein's are proposing to pull out all the rock and install an underground irrigation system and turf. They do not want to plant trees. Duke Grosslein stated that they have a problem with the rock area. There is a lot of vandalism so they would be putting up a privacy fence and getting rid of the rock. This would prevent some of the window breakage. They will be putting in grass, which will be kept up by the renter. He noted that they will be putting a lot of money into the building and into beautifying the area. Mayor Gamec agreed that the green area would be a real advantage. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired what Mr. Grosslein's objection is to curbing in the front. Mr. Grosslein responded that the property is high enough; they have good drainage. He suggested that's an unnecessary expense. He added that he is willing to do the east side City Council/May 11, 1999 Page 6 of 18