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- 3 - <br />only make a decision in the best interests of the health and welfare and that <br />sheer numbers opposing a rezoning was not sufficient to deny a petitioner. <br />Mayor Rustad called for objectors. Mrs. Skelly -7095 Knollwood Drive, Mrs. <br />Porter -7215 Knollwood Drive, Mr. and Mrs. Valley -2016 Woodale Drive and <br />Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox -7191 Knollwood Drive objected because they would like to <br />keep the area residential. There was some discussion on petitions and the <br />weight that they carried. Mr. Dropps stated that he would show a soils report <br />of the area. Mr. Valley asked why he could not build duplexes in the area. <br />Mr. Dropps stated that the return of a duplex was approximately $50.00 per <br />month. Mr. Dropps again stated that the area was not a residential area. <br />Someone would not build a home on Silver Lake Road. Mr. Valley doesn't like <br />it because Mr. Dropps is probably buying the property cheap to make money. <br />Mrs. Valley wants Mr. Dropps to sell it as residential lots. Regarding the <br />possible use of the land as office space, Mr. Dropps stated that at the <br />present time there is no demand for office space in Mounds View. <br />Council discussion. Councilman Hodges asked if apartments were not better <br />than bus yards. Residents stated yes but they were there first. When they <br />bought their property they knew the bus yard was there. Mayor Rustad stated <br />people do buy certain rights when they buy a home in a single family residenta.l <br />area. Mr. Dropps feels that he has a good reason for requesting the rezoning. <br />Mayor Rustad, people that do own land pay taxes and assessments. Years ago <br />taxes were low, now this property probably pays at least $300.00 a year <br />assessments alone. Councilman Johnson - Councilman Johnson stated that the <br />Council had demonstrated previously that they can make a decision in the best <br />interests of the citizens. At the present time he sees no other alternative <br />for thislproperty. Previous requests were turned down for the very reason <br />that other land was going to be rezoned for apartment buildings. He sees no <br />other use for this property. Mrs. Valley questioned what is to stop it. <br />Councilman Malvin explained the resident reaction at the hearing of September <br />8th in which the residents desired apartments over the commercial use of <br />property. Mayor Rustad stated that no doubt something will be there other <br />than homes. Mayor Rustad closed the meeting at 9:20 P.M. and called for <br />Council discussion. Councilman Blanchard stated that he concurrs with <br />Councilman Johnson and that he would make a motion. <br />MSP (Blanchard /Johnson) To approve the rezoning subject to approval of the <br />site plan and approval of the building permit and adequate fencing. <br />Engineer Boehm's Report <br />Engineer Boehm explained that last week he had a call from Ehlers and Associates <br />and that they wanted a letter on an engineers letterhead to HUD on the overbid <br />and the request for more money for Project 1968 -3. <br />Engineer Boehm also stated that he had talked to the engineer from Blaine on the <br />judicial ditch and that they were cleaning the ditch not expanding the ditch and <br />that the drainage area would not be increased. <br />Engineer Boehm also stated that the Highway Department would be here October 6th <br />to discuss the proposed carrier pipes under new Highway #10. He stated that he <br />felt the attorney should be present also. <br />MSP (Malvin /Rustad) To adjourn at 9:35 P.M. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Dennis S. Zy11_4 J <br />Clerk- Administrator <br />5 Ayes <br />