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City Council Minutes Page 4 April 5, 2004 Lindeman cited dates of communications with Planning staff, and a pre-design meeting with Lead Building Inspector Terry Zajac, prior to submitting the proposal to the County Board. Councilmember Dietz asked if the design would have changed if a conditional use permit was required at that time. Mr. Lindeman stated no, but that extra costs were expended due to delays in the design process and construction process. City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that the December meeting referenced with Lead Building Inspector Terry Zajac had to do with the structure of the building, not the design of the site. Mayor Klinzing explained that requests which meet the ordinance do not typically come to the City Council's attention and are handled administratively by staff. In this instance, the Council determined that the expansion of the jail was outside of their intent of what was permitted. She stated that the Council's intent was to allow an oppommity for public comment and that the County Attorney and County Sheriff were present to hear what the public has to say and that they are interested in working with the residents. A resident expressed her frustration that there was the also confusion over whether or not a conditional use permit is required when the last jail expansion occurred. A resident stated that they were told by Sheriff Anderson at that time that there would be no more expansion of the jail while he was in office. Sheriff Anderson stated that no one can predict the future and that there is a need to provide a training facility for law enforcement, and in mm to provide public safety, especially in light of the Homeland Security requirements. Steve Stewart stated that he is aware that cooling towers are noisy and asked how many cooling towers would be constructed in the maintenance facility. Ms. Everson stated that there would be one cooling tower initially, but that as existing equipment deteriorated, a second tower would likely be added in the future. She explained the location of the cooling tower. Mr. Stewart stated that he lek the City should never have approved the Sandpiper Estates plat in the first place, but that they now must make the best of the situation. He asked that the County do something about the lighting, as it currently lights up his entire home. A resident asked why more cells are needed and if the County is adding these cells to make money. Sheriff Anderson stated that this facility is being constructed to enhance and improve what they already have. He noted that housing of inmates is a huge expense to the taxpayers and that the monies received for the existing facility help to offset that expense. 4. Lions Park Center Improvements The City Council and staff toured the Lions Park Center at this time. Director of Planning McPherson reviewed the costs for the two options to remodel Lions Park Center. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER TO APPROVE THE LIONS PARK CENTER REMODELING PROJECT AS FOLLOWS: