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e e e Page 5 City Council Minutes November 3. 1986 street from the property in question and the surrounding area is already becoming mUlti-family. Al Hopper of 402 Gates expressed concerns regarding traffic and Gates. his opposition for the proposal and his the safety of children having to cross Mrs. Rosemary McCave stated that she felt there is a need for a daycare center. but feels the location is bad. Discussion was carried on regarding traffic on Gates. and the effect of the zone change on property values. Mrs. Bonnie Hopper expressed her concern for the safety of her children trying to cross Gates Avenue when going to school in the morning. Mr. Harry Kreuser stated that he did not feel the proposed daycare will have a significant impact on the traffic, since the shopping center is already there and growing. Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing. Councilmember Gunkel stated that originally Gates was a dead end street and that it became a thru-street with development of the shopping center. She stated that residents in the area now have to contend with speed. noise. traffic and refuse. Councilmember Gunkel noted that it was not the intention of the Council to make a continuous strip of commercial from the downtown all the way to the commercial areas on Highway 169. She also noted that it was the recommendation of the Governor s Design Team to keep as much green space as possible in the Old City. Councilmember Gunkel further expressed her concern over the large number of apartment units going up in the area and the need for more traffic control. Councilmember Gunkel stated that she felt the integrity of the neighborhood should be preserved as much as possible. She concluded that although she realizes there is a definite need for a daycare facility. this is not the right location and therefore, is against the request. Councilmember Schuldt stated that his concern was not concentrated on the daycare center. but whether the zone change should take place at all. He further stated that he also recognized the need for a daycare. but that the neighborhood in the area in question is single family residential and should remain that way as long as the residents wish it to. He concluded that he also was not in favor of the zone change. Mayor Hinkle expressed his concern for traffic on Gates Avenue. Councilmember Tralle stated that he felt the parking plan for the daycare facility may not be adequate. He further stated that although daycare is needed. the integrity of this neighborhood should be honored and another location should be sought, and therefore. also was against the request. Councilmember Engstrom stated that he agreed with the reasons for denial that were stated, but also expressed his feeling that it was a good idea to have a daycare near a nursing home so that the children could vist often.