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_e ! f .�v , , . __ � � __ -- -- . E :., _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ._ __ _ ._ � I Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting 7. 9. 10 11 December 1, 1999 Page 5 wetland, to provide additional recreational opportunities, and to provide stormwater improvements. TOLD is willing to contribute towards the cost of recreational improvements on the 7.4 acre parcel TOLD will attempt to have the existing billboard removed. The Park and Recreation Commission has indicated general support of the TOLD proposal. The TOLD proposal is the best that has been presented and the developer is. willing to work with the city to address all issues. The Planning Commission is concerned that the proposal could result in additional city maintenance expenses. Community Development Director Jopke stated the resolution further indicates "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission supports the TOLD concept and would support the proposed land swap. - Approval of any specific development proposal should be through the normal city development review process after any required public hearings are held. The Planning Commission reserves the right to make additional specific recommendations through this process." Community Development Director Jopke requested the Planning Corrunission discuss these findings, to insure they are correct and clearly indicate the Planning Commission's review. He stated staff recommends approval of Resolution 599-99. Chair Peterson suggested Finding No. 11 might be more appropriately stated with the addition of the word "however," to indicate "The Planning Commission is however concerned..." He explained that the issue of possible is somewhat ambiguous, and in his understanding, the source of this finding relates to maintenance of the wetland area. Community Development Director 7opke stated staf�'s understanding is that the expenses would be related to the maintenance of improvements made by the City. Commissioner Hegland stated his original question was in regard to any expenses the City might incur as a result of the land swap, which they were not aware of at that time. He explained that whether or not those expenses would be restricted to City maintenance, he was uncertain. Commissioner Stevenson indicated the expenses could also be related to improvements to the wetland, due to the land swap. Community Development Director Jopke stated he had envisioned that if the City created a regional stormwater holding pond on the site, there would be maintenance associated with that. He added that if there were recreational improvements, those would require maintenance as well. Commissioner Stevenson stated it was probably most appropriate to leave the language of this finding general, as the specific expenses are unknown at this time.