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City Council Minutes Page 3 April 5, 2004 and number of visitors. Sheriff Anderson stated that the hours are 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. He estimated that there are approximately 15 visitors per day. He noted that the visitors park on the west side of the building in the parking area nearest to the building. Councilmember Tveite asked if there would be fencing around the detention pond. Sheriff Anderson stated no, noting that there is some water in the pond in the spring but is usually dry the rest of year unless there is a heavy rain. Director of Planning McPherson stated that fencing is not required with the 4-1 slopes and that there will be a "bench" in the middle of the side slope of the pond so that if a person did get into the pond, they would be able to get to a place where they could stand up in the middle. A resident asked if a child would be able to get out. Ms. McPherson stated that the slope is designed to allow a child or adult to crawl out of the detention pond. Steve Stewart, 18291 Ogden Street, expressed his concern for the bright outdoor lighting on the existing facility. Mr. Lindeman stated that he will provide a lighting plan to the City, but that the lighting is necessary for surveillance in order to provide public safety. Mr. Stewart asked how far the addition will extend to the south. Carey Everson, KKE Architects, stated that the new addition will extend 157 feet to the south. Mr. Stewart expressed his concern that there will now be traffic around the building to the south, and currently there is very little. He stated that he did not feel there was anything the City could do about their concerns, since they have determined that the expansion is a permitted use. Mayor Klinzing stated that the County is in attendance so that they may listen to the concerns of the residents. Bill Herzog, Sandpiper Estates resident, asked when the County approved the project. County Administrator Bensen stated that he believed the County Board approved the project in January 2003. Mr. Herzog asked for clarification on two incidents that occurred; one involving a juvenile that escaped, and the accidental release of a federal prisoner. Sheriff Anderson explained the circumstances surrounding the two incidents. He noted that numerous safety precautions have been implemented after each of the two situations. A resident expressed her concern for statements that were printed in the Elk River Star News regarding whether or not a conditional use permit was required for the proposed project. She stated that if the County is allowed to go ahead with this project, future projects will also be allowed without a public hearing. She asked why the slats in the fence do not go all the way down the County's property line. The resident stated that approximately one-half of the trees planted by the County have since died. She suggested that the County plant another row of trees between the fence and the walking path. Director of Planning McPherson stated that the City cannot require the County to install slats in the fence and additional plantings for property outside of their site. If the County decides to develop their property to the south, additional conditions could be required at that time. She stated that the County could also chose to be proactive and start planting along the south property now. Councilmember Tveite asked if the County could expand on the property to the south. Ms. McPherson stated that a conditional use permit would be reqtdred. Mr. Lindeman discussed the communications between City staff, KKE and the County regarding whether or not a conditional use permit was required for this project. Mr.