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Mounds View EDA September 12, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 5 because they are Mounds View citizens. He stated he will not support taking any property 172 through eminent domain or condemnation. Another major hurdle is the need to maintain a 173 compost site because residents have indicated they want and need that service. President Marty 174 noted that Ramsey County was also curious about this and paid for a couple of those questions to 175 clarify that point, and that message from the residents is clear. 176 177 President Marty stated that of the two plans, he prefers Scheme A which contains less pavement. 178 He agreed that perhaps the number of homes should be scaled down. However, a development 179 would only work if all residents agreed. He noted the area to the north is an existing pond so it 180 would be difficult to develop senior housing in that location. He thanked the developers for 181 making this presentation and stated it may work if the residents agree to come on board. 182 However, if the residents choose to not sell, then that is the way it will be and they will have to 183 come up with a different plan. 184 185 Mr. Switzert asked if the current compost site can be vacated if another location in Mounds View 186 can be found. President Marty stated that is a possibility. 187 188 Economic Development Coordinator Bachman stated as with Hidden Hollow, some folks were 189 not willing to sell and the developer worked around those properties. With that project, there 190 was no eminent domain and it ended up with a good development. He advised that some 191 residents have inquired since that time about additional units. He stated with Laport Meadows 192 the project may not be in this form, and may incorporate current residents. 193 194 Cheryl Stinski, Skyline Development, asked for direction from the EDA about contacting the 195 residents. She asked if the City will work with them if a resident does not want to sell or if they 196 should create a development that works around that resident. She stated she thinks that may be 197 problematic and noted that the Hidden Hollow project was not similar to this property, because 198 lots in this area are extremely deep. Ms. Stinski stated some of the roadways may also be 199 problematic. 200 201 President Marty suggested they consider gaining access from the south. 202 203 Mr. Switzert stated he believes a plan can be developed that works on this site and with the 204 residents. He noted that the proposed pedestrian way would be similar to an undeveloped 205 roadway, as currently exists with Laport. He stated he believes it is key to get something of size 206 in the northern area when related to roads and utilities so the ponds can be retained. 207 208 Commissioner Flaherty stated the EDA wants to advise all of the stumbling blocks that may be in 209 the way for this to move forward. He noted the dialog on this project is just starting. 210 211 Ms. Stinski stated they wanted to know if the EDA was positive or negative about these designs. 212 213