The Final Plat for a new subdivision, Golfview Doherty First Addition, was approved at the Preston City Council’s May 16 meeting, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The subdivision is to be located along the eastern side of Golfview Dr. and is to consist of eight lots for single family homes.
City Engineer Brett Grabau noted that a site grading plan had been submitted to keep the development more conformed. It was one of the conditions listed by Planning and Zoning when the Preliminary Plat was approved.
Tom and Dorle Kaase, owners of Jailhouse Inn on Houston St. NW, had applied for a variance from the city code requirement of a 4-foot setback to the side (west) of the property line. Kaase plans to build a 32.5-foot by 16-foot deck with a roof on the north side of the detached garage. The deck will allow for additional outside seating for guests. Approval was given for the variance as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The variance will allow the deck to be setback only 3.5 feet from the property line.
Other business in brief
• Councilman Steve Hall was appointed to the EDA Board and councilwoman Flossie Schultz was appointed to the Tree Board. Public works director Jim Bakken will serve as the Street Commissioner.
• The annual ATV raffle will be held by the Fire Relief Association at the Servicemen’s Club on September 17. An Off-Site Gambling permit was approved for the event.
• Mary Reisner was hired as a Seasonal Tourism Center employee.
• With the closing of the National Trout Center, the Tourism Board has approved acceptance of the Trout Fishing Course and the website for Trout Maps. The payments, $214.80 for Trout Fishing Course signage and $149 for the Trout Map website, were approved. The Tourism Department will budget for these items in the future.
• Selected applicants for city administrator will be interviewed next week.
• The next city council meeting will be held on June 6.