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City Council Minutes Poge 3 June 18, 2001 Ms. McPherson noted that construction has begun on Riverplace Park and benches have been placed at Country Crossing 3rd Park. 4.5. Donation from Northstar Access Presented to Police Department MarkJacobson, representing Northstar Access and the Eddie Foundation presented $1,000 to the police department and $1,000 to the fire department. 4.6. Consider Resolution Supporting River Crossing Study 4.7. 6.1. Mayor Klinzing stated that Anoka County would like to put together two committees to study a north-south river crossing corridor for relieving traffic congestion crossing the Mississippi River. She stated that beginning this project could help in capturing funds for a future bridge project. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 01- 36 SUPPORTING A NORTHWEST CORRIDOR RIVER CROSSING STUDY AND AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE IN POLICY AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEES SUPPORTING THE STUDY AND TO APPOINT MAYOR KLINZING TO THE POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PAT KLAERS TO THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Driveway Widths Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf stated that Gordon Moldenhauer submitted a letter that mentioned numerous addresses as having violated the city zoning code requirements regarding driveway widths. Mr. Rohlf stated that some of the addresses were invalid, some driveways were measured incorrectly, and that of the addresses that were submitted, two were in violation of the driveway width requirements. He stated that these two addresses have not had a final inspection completed on them yet and the builders would have to reduce their driveway widths before passing final inspection. Open Mike No one appeared for open mike. Request by Hemple & Best, LLP for Final Plat Approval (Hillside Crossing South Two), Case No. P97-07 Staff report submitted by Senior Planner Scott Harlicker. Mr. Harlicker stated that this plat was approved in 1992 but that the applicant never recorded the £mal plat with the County and the timeframe has since expired. He stated that the applicant is proposing to construct two commercial buildings on two lots. Mr. Harlicker discussed the natural characteristics of the property, wetlands, access, and easements. City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that the applicant has been granted an exemption to the Wetland Conservation Act. He suggested that a storm drainage pond be established. Mr. Maurer stated that depending on the uses of the buildings the access on 193~d Avenue may need to be altered. Councilmember Dietz questioned if the final plat for this property were approved, would the access onto 193~d Avenue also be approved. Mr. Maurer stated that the access onto 193rd Avenue wouldn't be approved until staff did a review of the site plan. Councilmember Dietz