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Mounds View City Council January 13, 2020 Regular Meeting Page 3 although an attendant may provide a pre-wash prior to vehicles entering the wash tunnel. He also noted that the car wash is fairly fast compared to other car washes taking approximately 90 seconds. He added that the Planning Commission discussed the materials used for the building and found it to be acceptable according to requirements of the City Code. Staff reported the Planning Commission requested shrubs along the south boundary of the drive lane with staff requesting a privacy fence along the east property line both to help disguise vehicle headlights. He added that the Planning Commission recommended approval of this request at its December 18th meeting. Mayor Mueller commented on the report that was provided to the City Council. She requested further information regarding how operations would work. Joe Christensen, Tommy Car Wash, discussed how vehicles would flow in and out of the site and noted the hours of operations noting the car wash will be open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Mayor Mueller inquired about traffic concerns with backup of cars on Long Lake Road. Director Sevald indicated that he did not anticipate that happening. Mayor Mueller also asked if the entire Snyder’s building would be demolished. Mr. Christensen reported this was the case. Mayor Mueller asked Mr. Christensen to describe other locations of this car wash in the Twin Cities. Mr. Christensen reported that Tommy Car Wash is a national franchise and within Minnesota, there is one under construction in Rochester (2020) and that there is a similar facility in New Hope that was constructed in 2019. Mayor Mueller questioned if Tommy Car Wash had conducted a market study. Mr. Christensen commented a market study had been completed and he understands there were four other car washes in the area. Mayor Mueller inquired if the water was recycled. Mr. Christensen reported a water reclamation system would be in place. Mayor Mueller also asked if the detergents and waxes used in the car wash were environmentally safe. Mr. Christensen indicated that they only use environmentally safe products. Council Member Bergeron feared that the new car wash would take away from the existing car wash businesses. Community Development Director Sevald stated this was out of the City’s control. Mayor Mueller also volunteered that she had spoken with another car wash owner in the City who was not concerned about the competition as his car wash was a coin-operated manual type facility. Council Member Meehlhause asked how many cars could be stacked on the property. Mr. Christensen estimated the site would hold 30 cars and noted the City required stacking for 20 cars. Council Member Meehlhause added that back up on Long Lake Road would not be likely with this type of overflow on site. Mayor Mueller inquired if there had been any feedback from the residents and Director Sevald