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Mounds View City Council May 23, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 9 1 Ms. Haake asked if they could have zoned 41 acres as light industrial versus the entire 72 acres. 2 3 City Attorney Riggs stated that the application was done as a whole area in order to be consistent 4 with MnDOT. 5 6 Mr. McCarty asked if the exact verbiage used in the first enabling resolution putting the EDA in 7 place is still in the original format. He asked if there are any implementing controls and 8 organization for the EDA that are still intact. He stated that the EDA should be able to show that 9 they have used every avenue open to them to address all concerns at the local level. He stated 10 that he would like to have this information to ensure that every avenue possible has been 11 explored. He requested copies of the resolution and the Planning Commission’s 12 recommendation for the ordinance. 13 14 Council Member Stigney stated that it is his understanding that the verbiage is still in the original 15 format. 16 17 Mayor Marty assured the Residents that either way, the City wants to do this the right way, 18 whether the development occurs or not. He stated that comments made requesting a moratorium 19 have been received noting the continuation of the EDA public hearing to June 20, 2005. He 20 stated that the City and Council have received a lot of calls from Residents asking to speak on the 21 issues and asked that the Residents hold their comments until the June 20th meeting. He assured 22 the Residents that he has his own concerns and has to remain cautious and careful. He stated that 23 the Council wants to provide everyone with their opportunity to speak on the issues. He stated 24 that he is still somewhat uncomfortable with the final wrap up of the resolution adding that he 25 would like verbiage incorporated that states should the development not proceed that this would 26 remain same. 27 28 Director Ericson stated that the resolution could be amended or revised. 29 30 Council Member Stigney expressed concerns stating that he does not want to revert it back to 31 where the City would be unable to do anything with it and he does not want to go to the other 32 extreme where it excludes all other options. 33 34 Mayor Marty clarified that he would like it stated that they are not removing the designation of 35 The Bridges, but word it to state that the designation could be changed. 36 37 B. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 6541, Accepting and Approving the 38 Final Draft of The Bridges Office Development Alternative Urban Areawide 39 Review Document. 40 41 Director Ericson stated that this is a culmination of the AUAR process. He explained that this 42 serves the purpose of looking at the environmental aspects and impacts on a parcel. He stated 43 that the City authorized RLK to prepare the AUAR documentation noting that it was prepared 44 and then sent out to the Regional Stakeholders for their review. He stated that many comments 45