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Mounds View City Council February 22, 2021 <br />Regular Meeting Page 4 <br /> <br />most of these trees would be removed. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller asked if there was a risk of damage to the watermain if trees were planted on the <br />berm versus shrubs or bushes. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported <br />trees would do more damage. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller questioned if the watermain could be moved. Public Works/Parks and Recreation <br />Director Peterson stated this would be cost prohibitive. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller inquired what made the most sense for the height of the berm on this property. <br />Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained his only concern was how much <br />fill would be placed on top of the watermain. He stated the City would still need to be able to <br />access the easement and watermain. He discussed a watermain break that occurred several years <br />ago that discharged a large amount of water into the mobile home park. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller asked who was attending the meeting on behalf of the applicant. Community <br />Development Director Sevald reported Chris Bonello, Ben Ford and Tyler Johnson were attending <br />the meeting. <br /> <br />Chris Bonello, representative for the applicant, introduced himself to the Council. He stated Tyler <br />Johnson was his contact at MME and Ben Ford was an engineer. He commented further on the <br />proposed 14 foot berm. He stated the increased size of the berm would assist with deflecting sound, <br />vibrations and light. He indicated clumps of cedars would be planted out on the ends of the berm <br />and shrubs would be planted along the length. <br /> <br />Ben Ford, Rehder & Associates, explained he was working with MME on this project. He reported <br />after hearing the concerns of the neighbors at the Planning Commission meeting a larger berm was <br />discussed with the applicant. He stated this would be a great way to knock down noise and improve <br />sight lines. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller asked what the recommendations from the City Arborist were for this request. <br />Community Development Director Sevald reviewed the six conditions that were recommended by <br />staff in detail with the Council. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9397, <br />Approval of a Development Review of Midwest Motor Express, 2169 Mustang Drive. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller stated she appreciated Midwest Motor Express (MME) being in the City of <br />Mounds View and the jobs they brought to the community. She thanked MME for working with <br />the City to address the concerns of the neighbors. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was taken. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />B. Resolution 9401, Authorization to Hire Mental Health Consultant and Fitness