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Mounds View Planning Commission March 19, 1997 • Agenda Meeting Page 10 Jim Miller, 7980 Fairchild Avenue, inquired as to the number of seats per screen. Mr. Anthony figured approximately 180 to 200 seats. Mr. Miller is also concerned with the traffic issue and thinks we need support from MnDOT if we are to proceed with developments such as this. Mr. Anthony asked for the endorsement of the Planning Commission and also, at a later date, the Council, in their appeal to MnDOT. He expressed that they are not happy with MnDOT's current position and they intend to appeal the decision to higher levels and would appreciate any support the City could give them in the future. Tom Ernstor, 2504 County Road H2, expressed that he believes the Developer is committed to the neighbors on County Road H2 because he changed the access to use only Highway 10 and took it away from County Road H2. He informed the audience they have accepted a buy-out offer from the Developer and is acting in the best interest of his family, but they also did take it upon themselves to do the best they could to negotiate with the developer and believes that Mr. Anthony's integrity is straight forward. Mr. Emstor inquired as to how the developer plans to . proceed with the financial aspect of the project. Mr. Anthony explained that after a Planning Commission approval, they will move forward with a subsequent appeal to MnDOT, a fully executed lease from Carmike, and then move forward to a local bank for a construction loan. He added that they have done business with several banks in the community previously and that should also be an additional indirect economic benefit to the community. Once they secure a loan commitment, they will turn the project over to Carmike who will get the building facility completed within 6 to 8 months. Mr. Ernstor added that with the offer he has accepted, it shows that the Developer has been active in working with the neighbors and has made a good faith effort to work with the surrounding community. Commissioner Obert asked Mr. Ernstor if his intention would be to stay in Mounds View if the opportunity is there. Mr. Emstor responded that he would like to, overall, because of the benefit of its central location and its access to parks and business facilities. Commissioner Obert also asked what his feeling is on the impact of a development for the community. Mr. Emstor explained that, being directly affected by the development, there is a reason he accepted the offer, but overall the way it stands with the changes that have been made, it could be a good thing. But he thinks that any time you take down trees for a development, its not a great thing, but said that, with the changes, he would have no problem with it. He realizes that this land is prime real estate and that it will eventually be developed, and in the long run believes it will help the other businesses in the area.