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Mounds View City Council June 13, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 15 1 Mayor Marty asked if this would be TIF eligible. 2 3 Community Development Director Ericson stated that it is possible that it could be TIF eligible 4 adding that he would be willing to look into it and update the Council. He stated that if the 5 Council does not feel that this is worth pursuing they could explore the possibilities with Ramsey 6 County. He stated that for peace of mind it would be good information to know. 7 8 Mayor Marty asked if they have talked with Mr. Harstad about the possibility of taking some of 9 the properties out onto County Road H2. 10 11 Community Development Director Ericson stated that this option was not discussed noting it is 12 possible but it would involve costs. He stated that they would be looking at the acquisition of 13 two lots in addition to rerouting two driveways. He stated that it would provide an alternative 14 access but also looking at costs someone would have to pay for. 15 16 Council Member Stigney stated that the Rice Creek Watershed District is going to be looking at 17 this property and suggested asking them to look at the possibility for alternate access points. He 18 explained that the reason he agrees with Council Member Flaherty suggestion to table this 19 decision is due to the legal issues. He stated that there is a homeowners association involved and 20 suggested waiting to see what they come up with. He stated that they should hold off to see how 21 everything works out first between the Rice Creek Watershed District and the Homeowners 22 Association. 23 24 Mayor Marty agreed that this is a valid point noting that after talking with Mr. Harstad it is his 25 understanding that his intention is that he would begin construction as soon as he receives his 26 permits. 27 28 Council Member Stigney expressed concerns noting that at the meeting it appeared that he was 29 trying to appease everyone. He stated that the City should not get in the middle of it at this point 30 and suggested that the council allow it to take its course. 31 32 Mayor Marty stated that he is concerned that if Mr. Harstad does get his approval from the Rice 33 Creek Watershed District, at that time he will start to break ground. His concern is that he would 34 state that he already has his equipment in place and plans completed and now to step back to do 35 studies they would have to go back to the Rice Creek Watershed District for further approvals. 36 Mr. Harstad is asking the Rice Creek Watershed District for what is currently on the plans. 37 38 Council Member Stigney acknowledged stating that it would be advantageous to step aside for a 39 short time. 40 41 Council Member Thomas agreed that there is the possibility that what they decide here tonight is 42 not going to change Mr. Harstad’s schedule and agreed that he would begin construction as soon 43 as he can. She stated that she would prefer to wait to see what happens with the Rice Creek 44 Watershed District versus tying the City into an expectation. 45