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