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I I I Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 1998 Page 3 Council Business. continued Hoffman asked if they installed a second court this year, would it eliminate or delay any other park improvement projects, Anderson noted that the in-line skating area at Freedom Park went over budget, but would not recommend deferring needed infrastructure projects, If Council wishes to construct two courts, Anderson suggested the construction be performed in 1999. City Manager Matthew Fulton suggested that if Council approves construction of two courts, this project should be included in the 1999 financial planning process, Benke asked what would be the construction schedule if the courts were installed this year. Anderson feels if the bid award was held in July, construction could be completed in the Fall, Anderson noted interest in sports occurs mainly in the Spring, and questioned whether the courts would be frequented this Fall. If construction began next Spring, the courts would be usable by the middle of June. Dave Swenson, 1693-3rd St SW, stated that previous documentation described the tennis courts location at the northeast corner with acceptable access and constructed to City specifications, He opposes using City funds to renovate the Highview courts, and feels the agreement with Jake Cadwallader will not adequately finance the courts. Larson asked if site grading could be performed this year and begin construction in the Spring, Anderson feels heavy excavation work could occur this Fall, and the base, overcoat, and fencing installed in the Spring, The contract would need to be written to state that the final $10,000-15,000 would be collected sometime in 1999. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Larson, to DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR TWO TENNIS COURTS AT SILVER OAK PARK TO BE LOCATED NEAR OAKWOOD DRIVE; AND DEVELOP A STAGED PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. City Planner Cary Teague presented a site plan review to remodel and add onto a portion of the Rice Creek Shopping Center to provide space for Snyder Drug Store, Video Update, and three retail stores, Total square footage of this area is 19,520 sq. ft The applicant, G & P Properties, proposes a drive-thru prescription pick-up window on the west side of the building. Customers would drive around Lowell's Auto Parts along the west property line, pickup prescriptions, and continue out to Silver Lk. Rd. G & P will bring forth a minor subdivision request to legally create this lot and split it off from the Meadowood Shores Senior Housing Project. The project is consistent with zoning and uses identified in the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. All parking and setback standards have been met. The City Forester has reviewed the landscape plan and made a few minor changes. The Planning Commission and staff recommended construction of a pedestrian walkway as part of the Meadowood Shores project, and G & P is agreeable to this request. Council Business Silver Oaks Park Tennis Courts Report 98-117 Rice Creek Shopping Center Site Plan Report 98-118