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Mounds View City Council March 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 4 language within Ordinance 154.041 with the Council. He indicated the Council has the right to decide whether or not they make a developer put in water and sewer. He reported the developers had to bring water to Hidden Hollow South, Red Oak Estates and Long Lake Woods. However, this plat differed because Fridley can provide sewer and water to this development. Council Member Meehlhause asked if public water becomes available for Lot 1 would this be a requirement. Community Development Director Sevald stated this would be a condition for approval and a requirement within the Developer’s Agreement. Mayor Mueller questioned if there would be any water connection under County Road I. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the watermain does not extend far enough down County Road I at this time. Council Member Meehlhause noted there were other homes along this stretch of Pleasant View Drive that received water and sewer from the City of Fridley. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. Florence Lindahl, 7611 Pleasant View Drive, reported she sent an email to the City. She read this email in full for the record noting she has lived in her home for the past 22 years. She explained she has enjoyed the natural beauty of her neighborhood and discussed how the proposal would disrupt her neighborhood. She explained the proposed homes were much closer than the rest of the street. She recommended the Council not approve this request because it would adversely impact the neighbors, children, pets and wildlife. She stated if the development were to go forward, she requested a privacy fence be installed along the property line adjacent to the existing homes. Celena Monn, 2357 Sherwood Road, reported she serves on the Planning Commission. She stated it was exciting to have new single-family housing in Mounds View. She indicated her only concern was with the tree loss. She asked if any trees could be saved by the developer. She commented further on how stormwater ponds have become a huge responsibility for the City and were a breeding ground for mosquitos. She recommended the stormwater pond be well maintained for the neighbors. Janine Jellings, 7581 Pleasant View Drive, stated she was equally upset about this development. She believed too many homes were being proposed noting the surrounding homes have one acre lots. She suggested only two homes be pursued and not four. She stated she was extremely upset about the tree loss and the money that would be made through this subdivision. She encouraged the Council to reconsider the request. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. City Administrator Zikmund suggested Mr. Sevald speak to the authority the Council has to approve or disapprove this request. Council Member Bergeron commented he has read the emails received from the public and he resented the fact that the public was assuming he had already made up his mind regarding this