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opt ry Fan Page 7 R '� ?i February 24, 1997 1111 Mounds View City Council Public Hearing and Introduction for First Reading of Ordinance No.595,An Ordinance adding day care centers and group nurseries as a Conditional Use in the B-1,B-2,B-3,B-4 and I-1 zoning districts. Mayor McCarty opened the Public Hearing at 8:20 p.m. Ms.Sheldon explained that Ordinance was prompted in part by a request by the Children's Home Society to go into the Bel Rae if it is converted to a Community Center. The property where the Bel Rae is located is currently zoned B-3,which does not allow Day Care Centers as a permitted use. Additionally,it was felt that this change would also allow for the possibility of on-site daycare for some of the employers in the community. Julie Olson,2663 Lake Court Circle,felt this may allow for a Kinder Care to locate in an industrial park. She feels perhaps the Ordinance may be too broad. Ms. Sheldon noted a that conditional uses would require special review by the Planning Commission and the City Council therefore the suitability of the site could be addressed in that process. A discussion followed in regard to concerns about the possibility of a child care facility locating within a close proximity of adult establishments or liquor stores. Ms.Trude stated she would like to see some distance requirements established to prevent potential problems such as this. There was also discussion as to the possibility of re-zoning the Bel Rae property,however Ms.Sheldon noted that this could place other 11111 restrictions on the property. Council member Stigney noted that he would like to obtain information in regard to the safety level for a child's exposure to exhaust fumes. Mayor McCarty closed the Public Hearing at 8:33 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Trude to Table the Introduction of Ordinance No. 595,to allow staff time to obtain additional information. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Status Report on Pedestrian Bridge over Highway 10. Ms. Sheldon provided a summary as to the status of the proposed pedestrian bridge project. She noted that at the last City Council meeting,several issues were raised and the council wished to continue the discussion at the February 24th meeting. Ms. Sheldon proceeded to address each of the issues-the extent of public notice and participation,the projected costs and sources of funding for the bridge,and the impact or usefulness of the bridge. She also went through the estimated budget for the project,detailing three different financing scenarios for the local costs. She noted that there is sufficient funds available in Tax Increment Financing funds to pay part or all of the local costs. Additionally,MSA funds could be used,however timing for future road projects would need to be adjusted. Mayor McCarty thanked Ms.Sheldon for all the work she has done on this project and the long hours she has worked. However,he still has concerns that he feels need to be addressed. If the city intends to keep faith with the spirit and intent of Chapter 8 of the City Charter,it would not go forth with projects which get out of hand • in cost overruns. In regard to his concerns about the sources of funding,in particular the street lighting funds, he stated he feels taxpayers expected the funds to be used for streetlights in their own neighborhoods,not for