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February 4, 1980 Page 2 " 6. LibraryBoardAppointment The City Administrator indicated there were open1ngs on the Library Board from both the third and fourth wards. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED APPOINTMENT OF DELORIS COLLINS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A THREE YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1980. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. Mayor Madsen suggested deferring of the fourth ward Library Board appointment until the next regular City Council meeting. 7. Horvath Conditional Use Permit The City Administrator indicated the conditional use permit was for Mr. Horvath to locate a mobile trailer on his property to be used for a~ a~ts and crafts workshop by 11 boys residing with Mr. Horvath. The City Administrator further indicated the Planning Commission unanimously approved Mr. Horvath's request for the conditional use permit. Mayor Madsen indicated the Planning Commission approved the conditional use permit for a two year period at which time it would then again be reviewed. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TWO YEAR PERIOD. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. 8. Meadow Park Rep1at Mr. Me1 Boyd was present to explain his request for rep1atting his property from single family lots to a plat that would permit construction of 8 townhouse units and to answer any questions posed by the City Council. The City Administrator indicated the property was currently zones R-3 and further indicated the replatting would in essence realign the lot lines for simplification of the transfer of property to the owners of the townhouses. Councilman Toth asked if the rep1atting would make the individual lots bigger. Councilman Toth expressed the concern of traffic and whether the townhouse concept would produce more or less traffic problems than duplexes or other multiple dwelling concepts. The City Adminis- trator indicated the townhouses would be single family owned units. Discussion was carried on between Mr. Peter Kimball, a resident from the adjoining area, the City Council and Mr. Me1 Boyd regarding side yard variances, the power line through the area, the design of the townhouse units, the price and the land- scaping. The City Administrator requested Mr. Me1 Boyd to review the total concept for the benefit of the City Council. Mr. Me1 Boyd indicated if the preliminary plat was approved, excavation would be done, the foundation put in place and then the final survey done for the final plat. Mr. Me1 Boyd explained this procedure was done to eliminate any problems with the survey and the actual placement of. the foundation. The City Administrator indicated the City Attorney was consulted and that there was no problem with this procedure. Mr. Peter Kimball expressed his concern of oversaturation.of the area by the townhouses and further questioned the need for multiple housing. Mr. Me1 Boyd explained the units were still single family units just joined together and that the area was zoned R-3 and would not be rezoned. Councilman Toth indicated he felt that this was the best use of the land. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MEADOW PARK SUBDIVISION. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. 9. 1980 Salary Request The City Administrator indicated the request for $1,000 was to be used specifically for additional salary increases for the Building Inspector, Deputy City C1erk/ Treasurer and other positions within the general fund. The City Administrator further indicated the bookkeeping position had been upgraded to Deputy City C1erk/ Treasurer with increased duties and that the Building Inspector's salary was at