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City Council Minutes April 15, 1991 Page 11 -------------------- e Avenue to the proposed access on 6th Street, and if it is not closed, then no access should be allowed off of 6th Street. He further stated that the Planning discussed the hours of operation and had a spl it opinion on this matter. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Judy Anderson of 633 Proctor Avenue stated she was not aware of the Planning Commission Meeting. Janelle Szklarski stated that the notice of the Planning Commission notice was included in the notice for the Council Meeting. Allan Orsborn, 622 Proctor questioned the proposed sidewalk and how much it would encroach on his property. Steve Rohlf explained that this would be discussed at the public hearing for the street improvements. Mr. Orsborn also questioned the size of the trees that would be screening the gas station operation from his home. Councilmember Dietz questioned the need for an ingress and egress off of 6th Street. e Discussion was held by Council regarding the matter of closing off 6th Street. It was the consensus of the Council to have this matter further reviewed by Staff because of the many concerns raised regarding the potential traffic problems and future businesses on 6th street. There being no further comments, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO TABLE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE/GAS STATION REQUESTED BY KEN BEAUDRY FOR 60 DAYS~ SO THAT THE STAFF CAN RESEARCH THE CLOSING OF 6th STREET AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL WITH FINDINGS. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.14.Reouest to reduce parkin~ by Doris AndersoQ Doris Anderson stated she was acting as a realtor for Coldwell Banker. She stated she had a client that was interested in purchasing the Old Town and Country Store and converting the building into a Class I restaurant. e Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that the proposed restaurant would require 28 parking stalls. He stated that this is an additional 24 parking stalls than the original use (Town and Country) was required to have. He informed the Council that according to the City's ordinance, the Council can reduce the number of parking stalls required if sufficient public off-street parking is available to serve the use. Steve Rohlf indicated that he did a parking study of the downtown area. He indicated that the parking issue in the downtown area should be reviewed with the downtown merchants and Council in the near future. Doris Anderson explained that Jeff Krueger is her client and they are both aware that off street parking on the site is impossible. She