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Mounds View City Council July 8, 2002 <br />Regular Meeting Page 18 <br /> <br />Mayor Sonterre indicated he had spoken to a representative of the association, the neighborhood <br />and the developer and they have agreed to meet in the next few days in an attempt to discuss <br />options for the property that would be amenable to all parties. He then said he could vote for <br />either option one or option four. <br /> <br />Council Member Thomas admitted she was torn between one and four and said she is cynical <br />that something can be worked out among the parties. <br /> <br />Director Ericson explained that any action tonight would be a direction to Staff to bring forward <br />a Resolution at the next meeting. He then said that, based on discussions during the two-week <br />period the direction could change at that meeting. <br /> <br />Council Member Quick indicated he was in support of option one and said he did not feel Staff <br />should be directed to go another way without a plan in front of him. He also said he would be <br />willing to table if there is a need for further information. <br /> <br />Council Member Marty said he would like to see when this comes back that this comes back as a <br />possible PUD so the City would have more control over it at the City level. <br /> <br />Director Ericson indicated the PUD would give the City more control but said it may be difficult <br />to impose a PUD on the developer. <br /> <br />Council Member Thomas said she knew this was an unfair question but asked if Mr. Harstad felt <br />it would be possible to work something out and bring back another option to Council. She then <br />said is there a plan b if this one is not approved. <br /> <br />Mayor Sonterre indicated that Mr. Harstad has expressed a willingness to explore other options <br />and work with neighbors and the City on the matter. <br /> <br />Mr. Harstad said he does not have a plan b as this property has numerous challenges to <br />development. He then said he is willing to dialogue with the neighbors and discuss options but <br />he cannot guarantee how that will work out. <br /> <br />Mr. Harstad said he would give the discussions his best efforts. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Direct Staff to Prepare a Resolution Based on Option <br />One of the Staff Report Denying the Rezoning Request. <br /> <br />Council Member Marty said he would like all parties to get together to work something out that <br />is agreeable to as many as possible. <br /> <br />Council Member Stigney agreed that this is one way to resolve the matter because if it is drug out <br />past the 60 days it would be automatically approved. <br /> <br />Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.