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MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1976 7:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Linde, Peterson, Biramer, Stoffel, Latch, Fischer, Glennie and Walker Members absent: Stark Student members absent: Stoneberg, Kusske, Fox Moved by Commissioner Stoffel, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the Minutes of the May 24, 1976 meeting. 8 ayes, 0 nays. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The P[arming Director informed the Planning C~mrnission that he had checked into the possibility of Mr. Wagner buying Ontlot H of Bauer's Znd Addition and trading property with the City. Hastings Construction Co., o~ners of Outlot H, lndkzated that they were not interested in selling the property. REZONING - WAGNER REALTY ~RED OWL) 1104 W. 8TH STREET The Planning Director informed the Planning Commission that Mr. Wagner had called to indicate that he would not be able to attend the Planning Commission, but did want to express that Wagner Development Company had identified the property west of the Midtown Center as a desirable locat[oz~ for a new Red Owl store and would be willing to pursue this alternative if it was the desire ef the City. Mr. Bob Swanson of Industrial Builders and Mr. Crowley, representing Red Owl, Inc., appeared before the Planning Commission to inform the Cornrnission of a meeting which took place on Friday, June ll, 1976. Mr. Swanson indicated that they had discussed with Red Owl the possibility of constructing ZZ, 000 - 25, 000 square foot grocery store on a block west of the existLng Red Ow1 store. If Red Owl was to construct a store at that location, the present tenants would be allowed to expand their stores, the existing parking could be expanded, and general improvements made to the present structures Lm the Midtown shopping area. Mr. Crowley indicated that Midtown is an ideal location for a grocery store and they wish to pursue the Midtown site for development o[ a new store.