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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 9 He explained he was recently certified as an Executive Coach. He indicated he was not interested pursuing this position long-term. In anticipation of the Mayor’s question, he believed it would be important for the Interim City Administrator to provide stability during the interim for both staff and the City Council. He anticipated he could help with the hiring process and could also provide feedback on the organization. He commented that he was interested in a part- time interim position but not 40 hours a week. Mayor Mueller thanked each of the candidates for their time and stated City Administrator Ericson would be in touch. 9. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Resolution 8778, Approval of a Development Review of “Boulevard”, a 60 unit Apartment Building, generally located at the Northwest Corner of Mounds View Boulevard and Groveland Road. This item was removed from the agenda. B. Resolution 8777, Approval of the Preliminary Plat of “Boulevard”, generally located at the Northwest Corner of Mounds View Boulevard and Groveland Road. Planner Sevald stated MWF Properties was requesting Preliminary Plat approval for Boulevard, a 60-unit apartment complex located at the northwest corner of Mounds View Boulevard and Groveland Road. He explained the project consists of 4½ acres and will combine four lots into one. He discussed the other requests that coincided with this redevelopment project. It was noted the Planning Commission would be considering the Development Review on August 16th after which time the item would be forwarded to the City Council. Planner Sevald provided further comment on the Preliminary Plat and noted this request was considered a major subdivision. He commented if the Preliminary Plat was approved by the Council this evening the applicant would have six months to apply for a Final Plat with the City and have this recorded with Ramsey County. He indicated the applicant had completed a traffic study and this information was presented to the City Council on July 24th. At this meeting, the Council opted to postpone action on this item to August 14th in order for more discussion to be held. He reported the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat. Mayor Mueller asked if public comment could be taken this evening. City Administrator Ericson indicated this would be the prerogative of the Mayor and Council. Council Member Meehlhause requested that if residents were going to oppose the proposed development that they consider bringing ideas forward of what type of development they would like to see on this site. Council consensus was to allow the public to speak on this matter.