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Page 14 <br />Apri127, 1998 <br />Mounds View City Council <br />Resident, 2698 Lake Court Drive, stated he believes the biggest concern is the access to Long Lake Road <br />or County Road H-2 and that all residents would appreciate an amendment stating that this will not be <br />negotiated as a part of the any deal with MnDOT. <br />Bob Holmback, 2596 Mounds View Drive, stated he does not even like the curb cut to the restaurant. He <br />stated he feels it is the general consensus of the residents that Long Lake Road should not be cut into. <br />Lynn Thomason, 5301 Edgewood Drive, stated she had spoken with Scott Peterson of MnDOT in regard to <br />this issue and she was led to believe that MnDOT will not allow a signal at the intersection. She presented <br />a petition signed by residents to the south and west of the proposed theater project opposing any plan that <br />would allow access to County Road H-2 and Long Lake Road. <br />Dana Mandoza, 2633 Clearview Avenue, stated concerns as to water run-off and its effect on the wetlands. <br />Barb Haake stated this plan was presented to the Rice Creek Watershed District on Wednesday evening and <br />in general it was approved. <br />Mr. Brian Mundstock, Sunde Engineering, presented information in regard to storm water management <br />plan for the proposed development site. He noted that the City Engineer and the Engineers for the Rice <br />Creek Watershed District have reviewed the plans. <br />Mr. Mandoza asked what assurances the city has that the developer will complete the project as planned <br />and, if not, what can be done to hold him accountable. Attorney Long explained that the developer will <br />execute a Development Agreement with the city that will obligate the developer to perform according to <br />standards set forth . There would be performance bonds in place as well. <br />Mr. Mandoza asked if the city could require the developer to complete certain phases of the project before <br />others. He has concerns that the developer may change the plans after experiencing problems in leasing <br />some of the office space. <br />Mr. Anthony noted that he has already executed a long term lease on the property and has spent a <br />considerable amount of money on the project to this point. He has invested more than two years in this <br />project and expects that many millions of dollars will be invested prior to its completion. <br />Mr. Mandoza stated many people have indicated their opposition to the project and it is frustrating to see <br />that their feelings are not considered by the council on this matter. <br />Mayor McCarty noted that those who attend the meetings are usually those in opposition. Rarely do <br />residents come offering support. Furthermore he has a mandate from many of the residents to lower their <br />property taxes and one way of doing that is to enhance the city's commercial and industrial business base. <br />Steve Miller, 2614 Clearview, asked why a project such as this is even being considered for the area. <br />There is already a theater complex in Coon Rapids and with the congestion problems on Highway 10, he <br />wonders if this is really the best project for the area. He is not opposed to development on that site, but <br />does not feel a theater is needed. <br />