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Mounds View City Council March 22, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 24 Planning Associate Ericson stated this was correct. Mayor Coughlin inquired if this action would in any way, preclude the Council, the Planning Commission, or any member of the City from revisiting this item. Planning Associate Ericson stated it would not. He explained that one of the stipulations indicates that the conditional use permit may be reviewed by the Planning Commission and the City Council, at the prompting of the Council, or in the event there are any problems associated with the operation, which come forward within any given year. He indicated this matter could be brought back before the Council, and there was nothing that limits the City’s ability to revisit it. Council Member Marty stated one of the reasons that Linder’s has received approval in the past is because the City does not have any greenhouses. He inquired if the City realizes any financial benefit from this operation. Planning Associate Ericson stated not directly. He explained that the operation is a benefit to the residents of the City, and there is a possibility of a minor economic spin-off, in terms of bringing consumers into the shopping center, however, the City does not realize any direct economic benefit from the operation. Council Member Marty stated he approved of the manner in which the Planning Commission has laid this out, particularly Item 7, which indicates “The applicant shall provide the following on an annual basis to the Director of Community Development: a. Letter of permission from property owner. b. Complete set of site plans. c. Narrative description of the proposal. Council Member Marty stated the Planning Commission had done a good job, and he concurred with their determination. Council Member Thomason noted language in the resolution that indicates “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Conditional Use Permit shall have no expiration date and shall remain in force so long as the conditions agreed upon herein are observed.” She stated she had been concerned that there was no clause for “at will” termination by both parties, however, Planning Associate Ericson had addressed this with his explanation. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Coughlin. To Approve Resolution 5314, Allowing for the Conditional Use Permit for Linder’s Greenhouses, in a Form Consistent with Planning Commission Resolution No. 573-99. Council Member Stigney stated the Planning Commission examined this matter in detail, and were attempting to simplify the process. He indicated he agreed with Council Member Thomason’s comment pertaining to the ability of each party to cancel at will. Mayor Coughlin stated this was intrinsically understood. He indicated he would second the motion, however, as this was a public hearing, he would entertain public comment on the matter prior to the vote.