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Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting December 13, 1999 Page 26 J. Resolution to Continue Participation in the Livable Communities Act Local Housing Incentives Program in 2000. Community Development Director Jopke stated the City has participated m the Livable Communities Program since 1997, and to continue to participate in the program the City must annually pass a resolution, which is Resolution 5395. Community Development Director Jopke advised that by passing Resolution 5395, the City will continue to have access to several pots of Metropolitan Council monies, including the Tax Base Revitalization Account, which assists in the clean up of contaminated sites, the Livable Communities Demonstration Programs, and the Local Housing Initiative Account. He explained that these are programs that provide the City with monies for housing programs. He pointed out that in the past, the City has utilized Local Planning Assistance Grants from the Metropolitan Council. Community Development Director Jopke stated staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 5395, to continue in the program. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution No. 5395, a Resolution Continuing to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program Under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, Calendar Year 2000. Council Member Marty stated this action is necessary for the City to be able to apply for these • programs, and through approval of this resolution, the City can obtain additional funding. He commended staff for bringing this matter forward to the City. Mayor Coughlin stated he was of a dual mind on this subject. He explained that he had concerns with regard to the Livable Communities Act, and some of the mandates they place upon cities, although the City of Mounds View falls squarely in the middle of the Metropolitan Council's definition of the livable community, and those restrictions do not really apply. He stated this is somewhat a moot point, however, he had wanted to indicate his concern that this is not the finest pieces of legislation. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. K. Report on Commissions' Review of City Remnant Parcel. Community Development Director Jopke stated the City has had a number of discussions regarding the remnant parcel, created by the realignment of Edgewood Drive that is owned by the City, and the adjacent 9.4 acre Midland/Videen property. He stated TOLD Development Company is interested in purchasing both properties to construct a Walgreen's store, and an additional building that could be occupied by a restaurant, clinic, or similar type use. Community Development Director Jopke stated TOLD has proposed a land swap, in which they would trade the City approximately 7.4 acres of the Videen property, for the 1.5 acre City owned property. He stated they propose to relocate the storm pond on the remnant parcel, and have indicated a willingness to contribute toward the costs of recreational improvements on the 7.4 acres that they would trade to the City.