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special sales occur that higher levels of activity may occur, but we have never seen so much that a problem has occurred in relation to the amount of cars or pedestrian traffic. THE 'FLOWER MART": The "Flower Mart" itself is 84 feet long and 21 feet wide and 12 feet high (1764 Sq Fect)It has two exits, one in each end of the greenhouse, exit signs are also posted and fire extinguishers. There are patio/display areas in the front, side and rear of the "Flower Mart". The entire size is 154 feet long by 36 feet wide in one end and 36feet in the othes . See the attached drawing. The size and configuration can be adjusted somewhat in order to meet the available space. This is the same location that Linder's used to occupy prior to 2013, for ten years. The "Flower Mart" itself is a high quality greenhouse structure which sits on the pavement and is held down with an internal system which uses water for ballast recommended by the manufacture It is a commercially made unit, which is manufactured by a Minnesota company (Poly -Tex, located in Castle Rock, MN). It is a very good looking structure which we have used for many years. ADVERTISING: Garden City has established an advertising program that is mostly done through our 16,000 email list. For 2016, we are planning to advertise in a couple of local magazines and other mailings to convey our message. We make extensive efforts to bring in customers so we can be successful as well as all other merchants. SIGNAGE: The signage for a typical "Flower Mart" is shown on the drawing and pictures. This is what we believe to be an excellent signage plan. We have tried to design the appearance of our stores to be not only eye catching but professional looking as well. We are very conscious of how we look and do business. We would comply with the current sign requirements of the City Of Mounds View. UTILITIES: Our only utility requirements are reasonable access to water for the plants and 110 volt electricity (on 24 hours) which runs the cash register and other small items in the "Flower Mart". This power typically comes from a light pole in the lot nearest the "Flower Mart", in this case it comes from the billboard located next to the Flower Mart. Water is the other utility we need. This is needed to care for the plant material at the "Flower Mart". The source of the water is located in the irrigation system of the property in an outdoor spickct. We only need the equivalent of a standard gardening hose to water the plant material. TRASH AND WASTE COLECTION. Garden City takes away all discarded material (Compost), trash and unnecessary items daily. The Flower Mart have a Two 45 Gall containers one for trash and the other for compost, this are store