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City Council Minutes June 20, 1983 Page Three State would be involved in the sewage system requirements. Mr. Wally Nystrom suggested that the City Council compare with other states, the campground concept proposed by Great Outdoor American Adventure Company. Discussion was carried on regarding the type of recreational activities that would be associated with the campground. Mr. Abraham asked that the City Council request an environmental impact statement before approving the camp- ground facility. Mr. Roger Page expressed his concern of traffic on County Road 30. Discussion was carried on regarding the need of an environmental impact study. Discussion was also carried on regarding the number of years a conditional use permit would be issued. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt the City should investigate other states and communities that have this type of campground facility within their jurisdiction. The City Administrator indicated that a letter from Mary Ray expressing her opposition to the expansion of the campground was received. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL MORE IN- FORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED REGARDING THE REZONE REQUEST AND THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY GREAT OUTDOOR AMERICAN ADVENTURE COMPANY. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 5k 2. Downtown Parking Lot Mr. Phil Hals, Street Superintendent, presented a proposal to the City Council regarding the improvement of the downtown parking lot. Mr. Phil Hals suggested that the City Council authorize the Street Department to build a blacktop curb along the edge of the downtown parking lot, and then fill with blacktop from the edge of that curb to the street curb, allowing for concrete curb around the trees. Mr. Hals indicated that the cost would be approximately $690 for material. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL AUTHORIZED THE STREET DEPARTMENT TO PROCEED WITH THE IMPROVE- MENT OF THE DOWNTOWN PARKING AREA AS RECOMMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE. MOTION PASSED 4-0. 6. Lindquist Variance Request - Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Richard Lindquist of 13504 l79th Avenue Northwest has requested a variance from the City's sideyard setback requirement. The City Administrator further indicated that Mr. Lindquist's request will allow him to build a slightly larger garage at the same setback level of a current building now existing on Mr. Lindquist's property. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Lindquist originally purchased his lot with an existing 10 foot setback requirement and that the City has subsequently changed the ordinance to a 20 foot setback. The City Administrator further indicated that it is recommended that the City Council grant the variance request by Mr. Lindquist. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Mrs. Lakoduk questioned the requirement of a 10 foot sideyard setback. The City Administrator explained the City's Zoning Ordinance.