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Mounds View EDA September 12, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 4 stated this EDA is not interested in property taking so the developer would have to work with the homeowner. Mr. Sweitzert stated they have not yet worked on that issue. Commissioner Thomas stated her concern with high density in the top triangle so Scheme A would be more attractive to her since it has lower density. She noted the community wants to maintain a compost site so that concern needs to also be addressed. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated Ms. Hart has seen a need for additional senior housing as a continuing area of interest. Seniors also support a variety of housing options. He stated he thinks there are possibilities for beneficial amenities beyond the Laport Meadows area. He stated the middle amphitheater is an intriguing amenity. In addition, the City has addressed sound wall concerns with MnDOT, noting there is a gap in the sound wall in this area. He stated it is likely the staff recommendation will be participation, in some terms, with the developers to close that gap. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated he hears about that concern from residents to the east who are experiencing 62 to 75 decibels so it would be good to address that issue. Commissioner Thomas stated she would be willing to see increased density in the middle areas since there is higher ground in that location. She noted the north area contains a significant wetland area. Vice-President Stigney stated the compost site is important to maintain in some location of Mounds View. He noted residents have spoken “loud and clear” over the years that they need that service, noting it involves many bags of leaves because of the great number of trees in Mounds View. He stated he felt the pavilion amphitheater is out of touch with a senior area, and they would be conflicting uses. Commissioner Flaherty stated these concepts contain some really good ideas but the EDA’s key is community input because the EDA will not step in to try and persuade residents to sell. He stated that he likes the idea of a dock and fishing hole but the first stumbling block is resident input. Commissioner Gunn stated she supports Concept A which is less dense and allows the natural features of the area to still come forward. She stated that perhaps the number of homes can be reduced and stated her support for senior condo housing in which seniors have already expressed an interest. She stated her agreement with Vice-President Stigney that an amphitheater is probably not a compatible use with the senior housing and maybe a gazebo would be a better option. President Marty agreed the resident survey conducted by the developer carries a lot of weight