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Mounds View City Council May 9, 1988 Regular Meeting Page Two ',Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened the first public hearing at 7:05 PM. City Planner Herman explained the proposed ordinance would allow for the introduction of veterinary or animal clinics in the City Code. She explained the ordinance includes a definition and places the use in B -2 zoning, for a conditional use, and she reviewed two conditions that would be placed, concerning noise and smell and the boarding of animals. City Planner Herman stated she had checked with County officials to get their input on concerns raised by the Council previously and reviewed their recommendations concerning negative ventilation and other control measures. She stated she feels the ordinance could be kept as it is and other circumstances could be addressed on a case by case basis during the conditional use process. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7:09 PM. City Planner Herman explained that in December 1987, the City received proposals from various firiac to have a City survey done, and the decision was made to go with Decision Resources. She stated they have completed the survey and compiled the results and compared them to other surrounding communities, and find them very favorable for Mounds View. Dr. William Morris, of Decision Resources, reviewed the methodology used, and the information learned from interviewing the residents, and their perceptions of the quality of life in the City, policy preferences, City services, and the citizen /City linkages. He summarized the findings, reporting that they are very good and the people contacted generally are happy with the quality of life in Mounds View. Councilmember Hankner expressed frustration with the lack of understanding by people on how their tax dollars are spent. She also explained the intent of the survey was to help the Council in the budget process for the coming year. Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened the second public hearing at 7:40 PM. "'ity Planner Herman presented an overhead map, showing he location of the property in question. She stated that the proposed two four -unit structures on the property would require subdivision of the nroperty, which is currently located in a wetland area and she listed the various approvals which would have to be granted. 7. Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 441 8. Presentation of Results of City Survey by Dr. William Morris, Decision Resources Ltd. 9. Public Hearing: Variance Re- quest Appeal by Dynamic Designers, 7656 and 7660 Woodlawn Drive