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- 3 - Engineer Boehm's Report Ramsey County still has not released a check totaling approximately $13,000 for surface drainage cost sharing payable to Mounds View reported Engineer Boehm. In addition, the escrow money held by Ramsey County in the Chies Bros. case will not be released yet, and now has been referred to the County Attorney. 5 minute recess. Mayor Rustad called a rezoning hearing to order at 8:30 p.m. Clerk Zylla read the legal notice and attested to its publication in the New Brighton Bulletin October 16th and 23rd. Lots 8 and 9, Spring Lake Park Knolls Addition. To rezone from B3 (commercial) to R3 (multiple dwelling). James Casserly, attorney representing Dahlmeire Construction, presented the petitioners request. Developer wishes to construct two 23 unit apartment buildings, 24 garages and 57 open parking spaces are to be included in the plan. Construction to include 24 two bedroom units at 949 square feet and 22 one bedroom units at 677 square feet. Mr. Casserly pointed out that Silver Lake Road and County Road I were well traveled county roads. He also estimated the market value of the complex at between $450 - $500,000. The proposal also included the dedication of 17,160 square feet for a Village well. Mr. Casserly pointed out that he believed three points were relevant. 1) access to highways 2) tax base and 3) quality of rentals. He felt the project would be an asset to Mounds View. Mayor Rustad called for comments from the audience. John Robertus, 2055 County Road H, questioned traffic patterns, esthetic qualities of the buildings, and reputation of the builders. Said Silver Lake Road a speedway and other apart- ments look like Army barracks. Gary Reinecke, 7373 Knollwood Drive, mentioned the high crime rate applicable to certain apartments in New Brighton. John Krawczyk, 5128 Eastwood Road, asked about the Mounds View apartment study and what effects it has had on Council policy. Mayor Rustad explained that time limitations had limited the scope of the study but that the Council had considered it worthwhile. Charles Jaeger, 1955 Bronson Drive, submitted a petition of 262 names against the proposal. He also read excerpts of the Apartment Study Report. A second petition of 213 names to have the land acquired for a park was also presented. Wayne Burmeister, 7565 Knollwood Drive, stated all land surrounding is residential except the R -2 across the street which will someday serve as a buffer. Roger Schroeder, 7729 Groveland Road, wanted to know if all access was on Silver Lake Road. Answer was yes. Mr. Sjodin, 1975 Bronson Drive, asked about a buffer zone. Gerald Johnson, 5140 Greenwood Drive, asked if we had a Planning Commission. Stated if these people are responsible they would screen out these requests. Russell Pahl, 7940 Greenfield, stated he was opposed to the shanty towns the Council was creating. Mayor Rustad closed the hearing at 9:05 p.m.