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Mounds View City Council February 11, 2002 <br />Regular Meeting Page 6 <br /> <br />crosswalks to make motorists aware of those crosswalks. He further indicated that the City is <br />researching many avenues for funding the project. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated the Mermaid project is proceeding as <br />planned and noted that the nice winter has helped with construction. He then indicated that the <br />Economic Development Authority would be hearing a concern regarding the project because Mr. <br />Hall has been having difficulty obtaining the final parcel to complete the redevelopment. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson updated Council on the County Highway 10 billboard <br />to be updated and expanded by Clear Channel Outdoor. He then indicated that Rice Creek <br />Watershed District had approved the permit and the matter would be coming before Council for <br />approval of a wetland alteration permit. He also noted the permit would generate $50,000 up <br />front for the City and $7,000 per year adjusted for inflation to continue every year. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated that he continues to work on the parking <br />issues at the Wynnsong Theatre and noted he had spoken to the district office and the <br />representative had expressed a willingness to work with the City for a successful resolution of the <br />matter. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated that the Council would be considering <br />revoking the license of the Gas and Splash for failure to pay SAC fees. He then explained that <br />the City has been working on resolving the matter for two years and the business owes the City <br />$43,000 in overdue SAC fees. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson explained that Council would be hearing a request for <br />a revised preliminary plat for Longview Estates presented by Mr. Harstad. He then explained <br />that Council denied a variance for reduced lot widths because the property is located within a <br />wetland zoning district and Mr. Harstad had then brought a plan before the Planning Commission <br />outlining 26 lots, none of which met the Code requirements, and the plan was denied. He further <br />indicated that he had received calls from residents asking why Mr. Harstad had brought a <br />proposal for 26 lots if he was denied 11 lots and said he is not sure, only Mr. Harstad knows why <br />he has requested the 26 lots. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson reported that the Edgewood regional pond had been <br />completed and noted the storm water runoff generated by the Mermaid development will be <br />treated in that pond before entering the creek. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated he went to William Mitchell College of <br />Law to listen while the Minnesota Court of Appeals heard the City’s argument with regard to the <br />Commissioner of Transportation’s denial of billboards at the golf course. He then commented <br />that he is not a lawyer but he felt it went well. He further indicated that a decision is expected <br />within 90 days. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated that staff has been working with a number <br />of developers trying to create redevelopment opportunities and focus activity on certain areas