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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1985 PAGE 7 John Labalestra stated they want to remain in Falcon Heights, they have been patient, do not feel the request is unreasonable, they will not be an infringement on the neighborhood. He felt Council has a difficult decision; however, if the request is denied, it will be necessary to go elsewhere. Mayor Eggert explained that if Council should decide the conditional use is appropriate they should be aware of the implications as follows: (1) necessity to proceed with a cul-de-sac on St. Mary's and the use of St. Mary's easement for parking, (2) need to start condemnation of the alley in view of the fact that alley sharing is not likely to come about, and (3) the Lido will be asking for utilization of Tax Increment Financing--a tool that has been used for other developments. Mr. Kueppers commented on the fact that if St. Mary's is vacated, half would go to Bucks and the Lido would still lack parking. Mayor Eggert replied that there are other alternatives such as making the area public parking lot, and perhaps, using Tax Increment funds for the lot. Councilmember Baldwin stated he had the impression that people think the City wants to do something for the Labalestra's, agreed that the relatiotship between the City has been good, however, that relation- ship does not outweigh the fact that the residents of St. Mary's feel and say about their street is true, it is lovely residential street. The City must look at what is needed for any business to survive on that corner with the present configuration, personalities of the Labalestras and the residence on St. Mary's must be removed. Mr. Baldwin felt that in looking at the plan he sees definite advantages for the citizens: (1) the residents can look at a more sightly corner, (2) a more clearly de- marked business zone, and (3) an insulation from the businesses on that corner that have in the past,. and will in the future, effect the resi- dential neighborhood in the area. Councilmember Ciernia inquired about the comment that a conditional use is not appropriate under the ordinance. Attorney Gasteazoro stated that what. Council needs to do is make sufficient findings that it does meet the conditions referred to tonight, and drew attention to Subdivision (1) of the Code which summarizes the section under discussion at this meeting. Ms. Gasteazoro commented on the fact that one attorney has stated that the conditional use would depreciate the property, and stressed that the Code stipulates "seriously" depreciates surrounding property values. She expressed confidence that numerous appraisers would have different opinions. Councilmember Ciernia state3he felt the Lido is a valued business to the City and that it is important that we have a quality business district; however, the well maintained residential is of great value to the City. Councilmember Ciernia addressed the following concerns: (1) is a precedence being set? (2) Council did not tamper with the residential property when the Bullseye project was being discussed, (3) if Council decides to go ahead, there should be a set of conditions, entertainment, management of parking, employee use, the conditions to run with the property, (4) if the cul-de-sac is to be put in place, there should still be an exit to the south to minimize impace on Fry and Maple Knoll, however, prohibit traffic from going north. Mr. Ciernia also compared the use of the Hermes Lot 7 to the Croft property and the similarities. ^~' ~, MAYOR EGGERT COUNCILMEMBER BALDWIN COUNCILMEMBER CIERNIA COUNCILMEMBER CIERNIA