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Mounds View City Council September 25, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 19 Director Ericson stated a proposal is being presented to New Brighton for an asphalt plant that 1 would be built on the edge of Mounds View and Mustang Drive. He stated there is an 2 application to work with BelAir Excavating fore a dual-use property. He stated the company is 3 asking New Brighton for a CUP and Comprehensive Plan revision, and he suggested the Council 4 review the plan. 5 6 Councilmember Gunn asked if there would be propane in that area as well. Director Ericson 7 stated a propane gas plant has been requested in the same area, on the vacant Tyson lot. 8 Councilmember Gunn said that she is concerned about the smell from the property. 9 10 Mayor Marty stated he would like to send a letter from the Council about New Brighton’s plans 11 to push the developments against Mounds View. Director Ericson stated he is not sure New 12 Brighton supports the plan. He said it he would keep the Council informed about the proposal. 13 He stated it is a good idea for the City to have a position regarding the development. 14 15 Director Ericson stated there have been a lot of questions about the Harsted Townhome project. 16 He stated the 66 units may not be constructed in two years and there are no provisions requiring 17 the completion in a certain time frame. He stated that once there are two model homes 18 completed, interest in the development should increase, which will speed up the construction. 19 20 Director Ericson said the Rice Creek Watershed District recently approved a new design for a 21 ditch on County Road H2 and on Louisa. He stated it will be more aesthetically pleasing and 22 safe yet will still provide the same filtration. 23 24 Director Ericson stated Medtronic had a topping-off ceremony of the South building, which is 25 now complete from a structure standpoint. He gave the Council photos of the project and said 26 there have been no delays. 27 28 Director Ericson stated he was going to speak about residential accessory buildings, but given the 29 previous discussion, it was determined the Planning Commission and Council should discuss the 30 issue further. 31 32 Councilmember Stigney asked about the building where Lets Get Graphic will be housed and 33 why there is still a “For Lease” sign outside the building. Director Ericson stated it might be the 34 case that small spaces of the building may be available for lease. City Administrator Ulrich 35 stated it never hurts to have a continuing list of prospective tenants. 36 37 2. Edgewood Drive Sanitary Sewer Service Line 38 39 Director Lee explained that as part of an installation of the water line the contractor damaged the 40 sanitary sewer line. He noted the code enforcement officer has been in close contact with the 41 property owner and has been overseeing the cleanup of the area. He stated the damaged area has 42 been cleaned up and sanitized. He said the contents of the building have been removed and the 43 interior is being remodeled. He explained that the property owners would be moving back in 44