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Mounds View Planning Commission December 20, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ mentioned in terms of what would be a potential mix, he contacted six developers regarding this project, and the comment made is they see this area as an opportunity for commercial, retail, restaurants, or a commercial building of 20,000 square feet. He explained that this is what the people on the real estate end are saying. Coordinator Backman mentioned he agreed with Commissioner Meehlhause as to how many townhomes could be built. He indicated that given the location on County Road 10, there might be some attraction on the retail side. Coordinator Backman mentioned he invited individuals from the development community to come to the EDA meeting and three did attend. He stated he would follow up with them to ascertain what their interest levels are, what questions they have, and if they would like contact information as the majority of the property is privately owned. Coordinator Backman indicated there was some foresight on the Hidden Hollow project where proposals were requested from three development groups. He stated the Planning Commission and the City Council looked at the options and because of the process, the City came out with a better project that fulfilled the development concepts at that time. Commissioner Meehlhause suggested an ice cream store be considered. Coordinator Backman replied he had a discussion with a premium ice cream store and is trying to encourage them to move to Mounds View. Commissioner Miller asked Coordinator Backman if he foresees concerns with people farther down along County Road 10 and the use of eminent domain. Coordinator Backman replied Mounds View has taken a cautious approach to eminent domain. He stated this has not been the orientation of the Mounds View City Council. He stated the City much prefers a voluntary sale of property and all previous transactions along County Road 10 were on a voluntary basis. Coordinator Beckman stated this lends itself to a better relationship with the property owners who want to be a part of the community. Director Ericson mentioned he did not want to imply that the City has not been proactive in the past. He stated that were it not for the foresight of Coordinator Backman, there would not have been the high level of development with Hidden Hollow. Director Ericson commented, in terms of looking forward, the comments, thoughts, and concern with the cost is good as Mounds View is heavy towards residential. He stated it does make sense to develop industrial options where feasible. He indicated it is something to consider as the taxes hit residential property owners harder without commercial development in the community. Director Ericson commented anything developed now is icing as the infrastructure is already in place.