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Page 13 Apri127, 1998 Mounds View City Council the access as shown is the only one to the restaurant site. Ms. Ash stated her concern that people wanting to avoid delays at the intersection of Long Lake Road and Highway 10 may choose to cut through the restaurant site. Mr. Smith stated this is a possibility, however he does not feel people will fmd that it saves them any time to use this route. Julie Olson, 2663 Lake Court Circle, asked if the developer has guaranteed in writing that they will provide a share of the cost for the signalized intersection. Mayor McCarty noted that Resolution 5230 will require the developer to partake in the cost ($187,500). Steve Miller, 2614 Clearview, stated in attending earlier meetings in regard to the development, it was his understanding that the developer would assume the cost of any adjustments which needed to be made to get in and out of that property. Why has the city, since that time, agreed to share in that cost? Mayor McCarty noted that with the re-alignment of Edgewood Drive, the city will gain approximately an additional 2 acres of developable commercial land which is valued at approximately $250,000 plus any future development tax revenues that are gained. Additionally, it would provide better access to the community center as well as other benefits to the community. Mr. Miller asked how long it is anticipated to take to re-coup the $440,000. Mayor McCarty noted that this information will not be known until such time as the land is developed, however history has shown that commercial and industrial tax base has been very kind. Mr. Whiting noted that the $442,500 for the city's portion was a high estimate and may not cost that amount. Julie Olson, 2663 Lake Court Circle asked if Resolution 5230 could be amended to add that there would be no access to County Road H-2 or Long Lake Road. Mayor McCarty stated he believes this is already in the recommendation from the Planning Commission and Resolution 5230 merely supports the Council's position on the signalized intersection. Mr. Jay Anthony of Anthony Properties explained that full access to the development is critical and it is his feeling that they can not proceed with merely aright-in/right-out access to the development. The intersection as proposed will not only benefit the theater, but also the community center and the safety off of residents at the Edgewood/Highway 10 intersection. Jerry Linke, 2319 Knollwood Drive, stated he is generally in approval of the development but does have concerns. In reference to the comment that city would gain approximately two acres with the realignment of the intersection, he noted that this is already city land (park land) and that with the realignment of the parking lot, the city would actually lose approximately four acres of park land. Mayor McCarty stated this would be assuming that the city would use the land to the West of the realigned Edgewood. Furthermore, the area that Mr. Linke refers to as a soccer field is not a regulation soccer field and there are other fields in the community that are not currently being used. Other concerns expressed by Mr. Linke included whether the developer has provided a space for recycling of trash and the necessity of screening the proposed lighting for drivers on Highway 10. He noted that County Road H-2 is a major arterial and that there should be access to it. Julie Olson asked if the Council could consider tabling the resolutions until a decision is made in regard to the proposed signalized intersection. She believes that without a curb cut onto Long Lake Road , MnDOT will not approve the signal and therefore the project likely cannot proceed.