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February 27, 1978 Page has not been executed be tabled until the Council acts on project 1978 -1 on March 27. Councilmember Rowley asked if the six month time period could be extended. Administrator Achen replied that they could only be extended if the ordinance was changed. Mr. Werner asked if preliminary plats had been approved contingent upon the storm sewer project. Administrator Achen replied that to the extent that the developer must agree to be responsible for his cost of the project if it is approved. Able Reese, 2287 Terrace asked if Short, Elliott and Hendrickson couldn't come up with some alternatives to the project now that all the facters were known. Acting Mayor Baumgartner replied that if the City was to direct them to come up with an alternative plan, they would have to come back with a cost estimate first. Mr. Reese questioned that if HUD turned down the City's request for financial assistance, if it could be taken as an indication that HUD did not feel the system was needed. Acting Mayor Baumgartner replied that HUD was not aware of the problems the City was experiencing. Councilmember Rowley added that the application was turned down as Mounds View did not rank as high as the other applications for the HUD grants, with the priority being given to the poor and low income cities. MSP (Ziebarth Rowley) to recommend that all building development proposals for which a development agreement has not been executed be tabled until the Council acts on project 1978 -1 on March 27. 3 ayes TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE MICHAEL L. SOBCZAK Acting Mayor Baumgartner reported that the applicant wishes to sell firewood from the parking lot of the Launching Pad. Administrator Achen added that it would be split birch firewood which the applicant plans to stack on the ground, and guard. The applicant would like to start with one truckload of firewood, and perhaps bring in two if the first proves successful. The truck would be left on the lot, and the area would be cleaned up when they finished. Administrator Achen reported that the applicant would like a license for the month of March. Administrator Achen stated that the Police Chief urges disapproval of the request due to unsightliness, security and children in the area. He added that the tree inspector has stated that the birch would not fall under State regulations but pointed out that the birch could possibly present a hazard due to the bronze birch beetle which hatch in the spring, and recommended that if the Council did approve the request, that it be approved for Fall, not Spring, when the larva are hatching. MSP (Ziebarth- Rowley) to deny the permit requested by Mr. Sobczak based on the security, unsightliness and bronze birch beetles. 3 ayes