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Mounds View Planning Commission July 21, 2004 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda <br /> <br />Commissioner Zwirn read the following prepared statement: “Fellow Commissioners, Mounds <br />View taxpayers. For three years I have sat in this position as Planning Commissioner during that <br />time serving two Mayoral administrations and in my opinion of questionable character, whether <br />its poor business practices, nepotism or threats of law suits to dip in the Cities coffers, I feel as a <br />taxpayer and Commissioner I’ve had enough. <br /> <br />The problems the City of Mounds View has had to endure these past few years and the monies <br />this City has had to spend are the precursors to voter apathy. <br /> <br />This area of government is the area that teachers in our schools draw lessons from to teach your <br />children, so ask yourself if these are the lessons that you want your children being taught. <br /> <br />I encourage the citizens of Mounds View, and I apologize that I have to request this of you, to <br />take time from your busy family life, to become aware, critical and informed about candidates in <br />our upcoming elections. <br /> <br />Mounds View does not need and can no longer afford the pompous arrogance that has been <br />associated with the Mayor’s office. <br /> <br />Ladies and Gentlemen, in our everyday lives we are held accountable for decisions and it is my <br />hope that you the citizens of this community will start demanding more responsible, accountable <br />and ethical representation from your elected officials. <br /> <br />After all, these elected officials are more than willing to cash their checks from the City each <br />month. <br /> <br />With that being said, I hereby request that Mr. Linke show respect for the office of Mayor and <br />resign effective immediately and appoint an interim Mayor to carry out the important duties of <br />that office. <br /> <br />Mounds View deserves better. Thank you.” <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson added that those comments were one individual’s opinion and not reflective of <br />the Commission as a whole. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />5. Planning Case CU2004-003 – Public Hearing and Discussion Regarding a Conditional Use <br />Permit Request for Outdoor Storage at 2159 Mustang Road <br /> <br />Planner Prososki presented the applicant’s request and indicated that Douglas Bauer is requesting <br />approval of a conditional use permit to allow for outdoor storage at Bauer Welding and Metal <br />Fabricators, which is located at 2159 Mustang Drive and is zoned Industrial. The applicant is <br />proposing to construct a paved storage area with dimensions of 50 feet by 80 feet. The area