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City Council Minutes July 12, 1982 Page Five Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing and asked the members of the City Council for their comments. The City Administrator indicated that the questions of the water system, road im- provements and storm water drainage systems must be answered prior to approval of a conditional use permit. Councilman Toth indicated that those questions cannot be answered by Barthel individually. The City Administrator suggested that the City Council take action similar to the Planning Commission, giving tentative approval and specifying the questions that need to be addressed prior to approval of the preliminary plat and the conditional use permit. The City Administrator further indicated that the approval of the pre- liminary plat and conditional use permit should be done in a resolution form drawn up by the City's attorney. Councilman Duitsman indicated that he felt the City's attorney should draw up a resolution and that the City Council could give preliminary approval to the Barthel development people at this time. Councilman Duitsman further indicated that he was in favor of a shopping center with a mall and approved of the. 75,OOOLsquare foot proposal rather than the 55,000 square foot strip center currently proposed. Councilman Toth indicated that he was in agreement with Councilman Duitsman and further indicated that it was his feeling that the City must move ahead and that the City needs to progress and therefore was in favor of a 75,000 square foot major shopping facility for the Barthel planned unit development. Councilman Engstrom indicated that he was in agreement with Councilman Toth and Councilman Duitsman regarding the progress of the City but that he felt the center could be built to allow for added growth. Councilman Engstrom further indicated that he felt the development of the major shopping facility could be done in stages and that it could be made with a corridor so that commercial additions could be made. Councilman Engstrom indicated that he did not want to hurt the present com- munity by approving a larger sized facility in the planned unit development and further indicated that he felt the commercial development should be a benefit to the whole community. Councilman Schuldt indicated that he felt there was a need for a commercial facility, but how much and when was the major question. Councilman Schuldt further indicated that he felt the public improvements must be addressed first; specifically the need for more water. Councilman Duitsman questioned Mr. Terry Mauer of Consulting Engineers Diversified as to the progress of the water study report. Mr. Mauer indicated that the techni- cal work should be done within a week and the the report should be completed within two weeks. Mr. Mauer indicated that the City has water pressure problems and water storage problems currently and therefore, not enough fire protection. Councilman Duitsman indicated that he felt the City Council could make the same recommendation as the PlannIng Commission.