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Mounds View City Council February 11, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 8 Community Development Director Ericson indicated he had been dealing with a couple of developers and, on a low-key basis, had been asking people to look into the possibility of developing it. He then indicated he has not taken the steps to create an RFP but is letting developers know that the area has strong potential for redevelopment opportunities. He further commented that he expects to see a proposal before the year is up. Council Member Stigney indicated he had seen information from Senator Chaudharay concerning $100,000 for the Highway 10 corridor. He then asked if Mounds View would receive any direct benefit from that. Community Development Director Ericson indicated he was not sure what that money was earmarked for. Mayor Sonterre indicated that the money goes into a pool and all 7 cities will be making requests and prioritizing projects. He then noted the City scores high on the scale with its revitalization project and noted that the bill was an I35W Corridor Coalition bill. Mayor Sonterre indicated the City was very appreciative of the $100,000 savings in the Community Development budget but mentioned that a large portion of that savings was due to lowered personnel costs because the department was without a planner and an economic development coordinator for a period of time. Mayor Sonterre indicated that late last summer Aaron Parrish had commented that there was interest in the property off of County Road 10 and Long Lake Road for development. Community Development Director Ericson indicated that a sample plan was submitted five or six months ago for a small building that would house three different food related tenants but noted the deal fell through and Staff has seen nothing further on that property. Michelle Sandbeck of 2356 Sherwood Road asked if the street in front of the theatre was a City street. Mayor Sonterre indicated that the street in front of the theatre is a City street. Ms. Sandbeck asked why parking is not allowed on that street. She then indicated her neighbor had asked her to ask Council what happened to the wetlands issue at the golf course. Mayor Sonterre indicated that the majority of the street in front of the theater is posted no parking for fire reasons. He then explained that the land in question was deeded to the City for water retention or filtration not specific to wetlands and the process was begun in 1988 or 1989 to have it reclassified to public facilities which is a generic use term but that process has not been completed as of yet. He then said he would look into it.