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Council Proceedings City of New Brighton Dec. 28, 1976 The Building and Planning Coordinator indicated that that was the case; however, the property South of 8th Street was in the street right of way. Motion by Werdouschegg, seconded by Senden to approve preliminary plat PL -108 5 ayes - 0 nayes- carried 1� 3 VN -167 Attorney stated hearing was properly called. McGillis & The Building and planning Coordinator reviewed the Gibbs planning report and the Planning Commission recommendations. Bob Norgard, manager McGillis & Gibbs, was present to respond to Council questions. Mr. Norgard stated his objections to the staff making recommendations as to improvements which should be made to the property and which were only their personal opinions. He stated that he would prefer to plant trees along the boundary line rather than to construct a fence which would probably be damaged. In reply to a question from Councilman Fisher, Mr. Norgard also stated that there was not sufficient space on the property to set the pile of poles further back from the propery line. Motion by Fisher, seconded by Hardt to close hearing. 5 ayes- 0 nayes- carried Councilman Fisher inquired as to the width of the boulevard. Mr. Norgard stated 'there was a 7 foot boulevard, then a fence and 5 or 6 feet between the fence and the poles. Councilman Hardt inquired as to where parking was occurring on the property. Mr. Norgard responded that employee parking was along the property line. Mayor Bromander questioned how long the trailer would be in use. Mr Norgard said he did not know. Counilman Senden asked what kind of planting was contemplated. Mr. Norgard stated there would be 4 foot tall trees which would rapidly grow to heights of 20 feet. Councilman Senden asked whether the parking area could be oiled or surfaced. 8-31 to 9:03 Close Hearing