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Mounds View City Council August 23, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 12 Mr. Varner inquired requested the Council respond to his suggestion to request golf course funds through the donation of taxpayers' state rebate checks. He inquired if the Council would pass a resolution to set up such a fund. Mayor Coughlin stated that any donations to such a fund would certainly be accepted. Council Member Marty stated he had heard that the fund for the new stadium in St. Paul had collected$243. Mr. Varner reiterated this plan was better than a poll or survey to indicate what the taxpayers want. Mayor Coughlin stated, the City has obligations that must be met, regardless of whether or not a member of the present Council cared for the creation of the project. He stated, with those obligations, it was incumbent upon him, as leader of the Council, to attempt to keep this project financially viable as possible. He stated that it was a workable situation, although certainly not where he would like to be. He stated anyone who wished to donate, could certainly do that, and did not think it would be necessary to initiate a separate fund for this purpose. He suggested that anyone wishing to donate could, instead of paying the $15 green fee to the golf course, simply provide his or her additional donation at that time. He stated he was in favor of whatever means were available to keep the City viable and accountable. Mr. Varner inquired therefore would the Council promote the idea of people sending in their refund checks for the golf course. Mayor Coughlin explained that Mr. Varner's suggestion had just been aired on cable TV, and anyone wishing to donate to the golf course could contact the Finance Director or John Hammerschmidt, in that regard. There were no further requests or comments from the floor. 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing for the consideration of Resolution 5353, a resolution contemplating denial of a conditional use permit for an over-sized garage to be located at 2809 Woodale Drive. Mayor Coughlin opened the Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m. Planning Associate Ericson stated this property is located at 2809 Woodale Drive,just off of Silver Lake Road. He stated the property has a small house, approximately 400 square feet in size, and an existing two-stall garage, which is 720 square feet. He stated the garage is already approximately twice the size of the house. He stated the applicant proposes to construct a 476 square-foot addition to the rear of the garage, making it 1,296 square feet in size, which would be three times the size of the house. Planning Associate Ericson stated this item was discussed at the Planning Commission level, and the Planning Commission voted to recommend to the City Council that the request be denied on the basis of it being so disproportionately larger than the house. He stated that garages are intended to be an accessory structure. He stated a garage three times the size of the house calls to question, which is the principal structure on the property. 12C:\ADM IN\M INUTES\CC\8-23-99.CC