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Mounds View Planning Commission June 7, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 27 <br /> <br /> <br />Commissioner Thomas stated that residents who utilize a box mail system, and do not have an <br />individual mailbox at their home would be difficult to notify. She indicated that this should be <br />considered with a project of this magnitude. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Ericson stated that staff could obtain the addresses from the management of <br />these properties, and they do not need to be sent to the specific individual, but simply to the <br />resident at that address. He explained that staff could attempt to obtain address lists although <br />this could result in the mailing of hundreds of notices above and beyond the City’s legal <br />obligation. <br /> <br />Commissioner Thomas indicated that when the Community Center went forward, there was <br />much discussion in the Landmark Estates and surrounding areas regarding the lack of <br />notification. She stated that residents of rental properties might be short-term residents, <br />however, the individuals who reside in the townhouses are generally long-term residents, some <br />of whom have resided in the area for years. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Ericson stated that at the point that the Planning Commission takes action on <br />this item, staff would re-notify, and do their utmost to ensure that all residents are notified. <br /> <br />Chairperson Peterson inquired regarding the discussions pertaining to the proposed walkway <br />around the wetland at this point. Mr. Cunningham stated that they were in clear agreement with <br />staff regarding the need for a walkway along the Highway 10 frontage, and as previously <br />discussed with the Parks and Recreation and Planning Commissions, they would, as part of their <br />development and at their cost, fund a trail along the east side of the wetland that would link the <br />Community Center to the trail along Highway 10. <br /> <br />Mr. Cunningham stated that they first became aware of the next step in this process, during a <br />meeting with staff and the City Engineers, at which time, a trail was proposed along the west <br />side of the wetland as well. He indicated that they object to this, because in addition to the two <br />trails, they have agreed to link the existing sidewalk adjacent to the Community Center to the <br />trail at the intersection of Edgewood Drive and Highway 10, which would create a complete loop <br />around this location. He stated that they did not see the necessity for this, and that it would be <br />difficult to construct a trail in the area between the development and the wetland. <br /> <br />Mr. Faracy inquired how close the proposed trail around the wetlands would be to the houses. <br />He indicated he has walked on the trail located on the other side of the highway, and feels as <br />though he is walking through these residents’ backyards. He stated that he was not certain that <br />this would be terribly appealing to the residents that live in this area. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Ericson provided the Commission with the SEH concept plan. He stated that <br />at this point, there was considerable latitude as to where that path could be located. He <br />explained that if the storm water holding pond is constructed along the back side of these <br />properties, the pathway could be located between the storm water pond and the wetlands to