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Mounds View Planning Commission October 17, 2001 <br />Regular Meeting Page 19 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated that Ramsey County had explained that it is <br />a one piece catch basin that can only be reconstructed if it is dug up and moved. He then <br />indicated that Ramsey County has said they are unwilling to do so even if Mr. Mezzenga were to <br />pay for it. <br /> <br />Commissioner Scotch said the catch basin works well and should not be moved. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated that, if it is the intent to keep access onto <br />County Road I, the Commission would almost have to use the option where the driveway is <br />closest to Greenfield Avenue because the Tom Thumb option does not work. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson indicated there is a safety concern for moving the access too close to Greenfield <br />Avenue and said he would not approve of something less than 50 feet. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miller questioned whether it was possible to drive over the catch basin. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson explained that the catch basin was built into the curb. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zwirn asked the size of the catch basin. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated it was approximately four feet by five feet. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zwirn asked if it would be possible to create an island to allow the catch basin to <br />remain where it is and still use that area for the access to the development. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated that it could be done but said the building <br />loses two parking stalls. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zwirn then indicated he did not feel that the access should be on Greenfield <br />Avenue because there are a lot of children that play on Greenfield Avenue and the bus stop is <br />right there. <br /> <br />The Commission asked Mr. Ericson to investigate whether Ramsey County would allow an <br />island around the catch basin. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />10. Staff Reports <br /> <br />a. Previous Council Action <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson indicated that the EDA had approved the <br />authorization of the issuance of taxable tax increment bonds so that the Mermaid project could <br />move forward in an amount not to exceed $832,000. He then indicated that the bonds would be