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UNAPPROVED <br /> Page 14 <br /> April 27, 1998 <br /> Mounds View City Council <br /> 1 Resident,2698 Lake Court Drive,stated he believes the biggest concern is the access to Long Lake Road <br /> 2 or County Road H-2 and that all residents would appreciate an amendment stating that this will not be <br /> 3 negotiated as a part of the any deal with MnDOT. <br /> 4 <br /> 5 Bob Holmback,2596 Mounds View Drive,stated he does not even like the curb cut to the restaurant. He <br /> 6 stated he feels it is the general consensus of the residents that Long Lake Road should not be cut into. <br /> 7 <br /> 8 Lynn Thomason, 5301 Edgewood Drive,stated she had spoken with Scott Peterson of MnDOT in regard to <br /> 9 this issue and she was led to believe that MnDOT will not allow a signal at the intersection. She presented <br /> 10 a petition signed by residents to the south and west of the proposed theater project opposing any plan that <br /> 11 would allow access to County Road H-2 and Long Lake Road. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 Dana Mandoza,2633 Clearview Avenue,stated concerns as to water run-off and its effect on the wetlands. <br /> 14 <br /> 15 Barb Haake stated this plan was presented to the Rice Creek Watershed District on Wednesday evening and <br /> 16 in general it was approved. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 Mr.Brian Mundstock,Sunde Engineering,presented information in regard to storm water management <br /> 19 plan for the proposed development site. He noted that the City Engineer and the Engineers for the Rice <br /> 20 Creek Watershed District have reviewed the plans. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 Mr. Mandoza asked what assurances the city has that the developer will complete the project as planned <br /> 23 and,if not, what can be done to hold him accountable. Attorney Long explained that the developer will <br /> 24 execute a Development Agreement with the city that will obligate the developer to perform according to <br /> 25 standards set forth. There would be performance bonds in place as well. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Mr.Mandoza asked if the city could require the developer to complete certain phases of the project before <br /> 28 others. He has concerns that the developer may change the plans after experiencing problems in leasing <br /> 29 some of the office space. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 Mr.Anthony noted that he has already executed a long term lease on the property and has spent a <br /> 32 considerable amount of money on the project to this point. He has invested more than two years in this <br /> 33 project and expects that many millions of dollars will be invested prior to its completion. <br /> 34 <br /> 35 Mr.Mandoza stated many people have indicated their opposition to the project and it is frustrating to see <br /> 36 that their feelings are not considered by the council on this matter. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 Mayor McCarty noted that those who attend the meetings are usually those in opposition. Rarely do <br /> 39 residents come offering support. Furthermore he has a mandate from many of the residents to lower their <br /> 40 property taxes and one way of doing that is to enhance the city's commercial and industrial business base. <br /> 41 <br /> 42 Steve Miller,2614 Clearview,asked why a project such as this is even being considered for the area. <br /> 43 There is already a theater complex in Coon Rapids and with the congestion problems on Highway 10,he <br /> 44 wonders if this is really the best project for the area. He is not opposed to development on that site,but <br /> 45 does not feel a theater is needed. <br /> 46 <br />