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Kukonen questioned if the business failed in the proposed location, what were their plans for the site, would the building be abandoned. Wessel answered the market studies were important to Target since SuperTarget would compete with other nearby commercial sites. Trehus asked what was the responsibility of the City if the site was abandoned. Wessel noted there were two more meetings on the Comprehensive Plan before the end of March. Donlin asked what the meeting scheduled for Saturday was dealing with. Wessel responded the meeting would address the Comprehensive Plan in the City Council meeting. CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE : March 28, 2001 PROJECT REVIEW A. Ryan/Target Update Review — Brian Wessel commented on the changes to the plan. The three 30,000 sq. ft. boxes were removed. The access remained the same with no access to 77th Street. The present conceptual plan was presented three weeks ago, and will not have an official plan until April 25, 2001. The plan included 86,000 -sq. ft. with potential to expand, and off site mitigation similar to the first plan. There was a meeting scheduled for Tuesday for staff review. Donlin noted the plan appeared essentially impervious, and considered the revised plan a step backward in terms of the goals of the Environmental Board. Chair Lanyon pointed out that there were enough accommodations in Phase II to gain support. He urged staff to address the runoff issues before the plans come to the Board. Wessel indicated there had been a change in the groundbreaking from July to September. Donlin expressed concern over the heavy traffic, which would be necessary to support a large Target store. Wessel assured the Board that the two co- anchors believed it was economically feasible. Donlin questioned if there was inadequate support and a loss occurred, would the building be abandoned. Wessel responded that not many Target buildings had been abandoned. Kukonen noted the store in southern Coon Rapids had been abandoned, and inquired if it was a terrible burden to the city of Coon Rapids. Wessel answered that Target had the most solid record of the big box stores. Chair Lanyon identified the role of the Board was the environmental focus, and in that Ryan/Target had backtracked, especially with the runoff mitigation issues. • Mach noted the off site mitigation which was proposed in the plan. The first priority is supposed to IlapKa_ &_Pe pearaov_BoapS Xirz o¢ Acvo Aarceo