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Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting March 20, 2013 Page 4 Commissioner Carvelli-Yu recommended additional language be written into the proposed amendment to assure that remodeled or altered cargo containers do not become an issue in the future. She stated she was willing to work on drafting a statement to add into the ordinance regarding this prior to the next meeting. Commissioner Smith questioned if the cargo container has to be placed on a specified improved surface. Associate Heller indicated that the ordinance had language requiring the containers be placed on a hard surface. Chair Stevenson recommended this item be tabled to the next Planning Commission meeting. B. County Road 10 Corridor Discussion Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission that the City Council was working to improve the County Road 10 corridor. This involved landscaping the streetscape, in addition to renaming the corridor. The improvement of this corridor would assist with redevelopment efforts. She explained some TIF funds were available as well. Associate Heller explained an overlay district was suggested for the County Road 10 corridor to assist with the discussed improvements. An overlay district would allow for specific design guidelines for all future redevelopment. Associate Heller then discussed the recent redevelopment study for the Premium Stop lot and the surrounding properties. Commissioner Carvelli-Yu questioned if the City has contacted neighboring cities to discuss their redevelopment strategies. Associate Heller was not aware of any conversations, but understood that the use of TIF may assist with spurring redevelopment. Associate Heller noted a joint meeting between the Planning Commission and City Council has been scheduled for the April 1, 2013 City Council Worksession, to discuss this matter in further detail. She encouraged each of the Commissioners to attend. She reported she would forward the agenda to the Commissioners when completed.