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Council Proceedings City of New Brighton r IW- Nov. 23, 1976 Jerry Kamaath, 2665 Rice Creek Terrace, stated that even though the entrances would.be on Mississippi St. it would be possible for.patrons to park on 26th Ave, thereby creating some through traffic. He further stated that the hours and character of the traffic would be di-fferent from that in a normal commercial operation. Brad Ristamaki, 2814 Rice Creek Terrace, stated he was opposed to the liquor license and that the people in he area were overwhelmingly opposed. Ken Lee stated he owned 11 acres of commercial property south of Mississippi St. He stated he disagreed that the area was residential in nature and that, in fact, it had been zoned commercial before the homes in the area were constructed. He stated he was in favor of liquor license and that the restaurant would add a good business and a substantial tax base to the community. Margaret Christenson, 2892 Rice Creek Terrace, stated that many Irondale High School students would have to pass by the restaurant to and from school. She stated her concerns with this. Mr. Bettenberg stated the traffic study projected 600 vehicle trips per day to the new shopping center via Mississippi St. and 1400 vehicle trips per day to the proposed center via Silver Lake Road. He reiterated his position that the traffic increase due to the restaurant would be minimal. He pointed out that the restaurant would have access to Mississippi St. alone and that some 90 parking spaces would be provided with seating capacity of 180 which should preclude the need for any on -street parking. He noted further that with adequate parking spaces there would be no reason for patrons to park on 26th Ave. and walk across the boulevard and parking lot to the restaurant. He noted the property had been zoned B-3 for over 12 years and that the business was buffered to the north with duplexes and that there were only 5 existing residences facing the development. He noted the property to the west was vacant and the property to the east was commercial and the property to the south was commercial. Mr. Bettenberg reiterated that traffic would not be significant due to this development and stated that the owner of the property had valuable property rights which should be protected. Ellen Citron noted that people occupying the duplexes had also signed the petition in opposition to the liquor license. Stan Keller stated that more traffic hazards would be present since alcohol would be involved. 3