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Mounds View Planning Commission February 1, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 9 ________________________________________________________________________ it was not until he sold it when the awful dumpings were brought in. She stated that if the City has records about a dumping agreement with her father she would like to see them. Commissioner Miller indicated that she has heard a couple of things concerning item 1 in the resolution on widening Pleasant View Drive, but it does not specify to what width. She stated she also heard something about the cul-de-sac being wider. Community Development Director Ericson indicated that item 1 refers to the paved area of the street. He stated that the right-of- way given is adequate; they are just recommending that the paved surface be wider to allow parking. Commissioner Miller asked how July 5th was determined as the date for Final Plat approval. Planning Associate Heller indicated that the applicant has six months to get to Final Plan from the date of the application. MOTION/SECOND: Hegland/Miller. To approve Resolution 825-06 Recommending Approval of the Preliminary Plat; Planning Case No. MI2006-001. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Community Development Director Ericson noted that when it goes to the City Council for review staff would send another notice so everyone is aware of when that will occur. He encouraged the applicant to work with the adjoining neighbors on the drainage concerns. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Review Proposed Modification to the Project Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project and a Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 5 Community Development Director Ericson informed the Commission that Medtronic has decided to move forward with Phase 2 of its approved development to be constructed concurrently with Phase 1. He stated that the project plan is being modified to facilitate development of Phases I and II of a business campus, which includes approximately 1.2 million square feet of office space in the City of Mounds View. Community Development Director Ericson stated that due to various market conditions, Medtronic, Inc. has decided to proceed with Phase II of the anticipated project at this time. He indicated that Phase II consists of the construction of an additional 380,000 square feet of office space. He stated that the total project, therefore, would consist of 1.2 million square feet of office space. He indicated that in addition, the surface parking plan is being replaced with a 4,200 vehicle parking ramp. He stated that the Phase II complex would be designed for approximately 1,400 employees bringing the potential employees in the Mounds View campus to 4,700. Community Development Director Ericson indicated that Mounds View established Tax Increment Financing District No. 5 last year to provide financial assistance to Medtronic