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Mounds View City Council September 13, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 11 need for mental health services and explained she appreciated the partnership the City had with NYFS and the social work assistance this organization provided to the City of Mounds View. Mayor Mueller reported Minnesota Mayor’s Conference was canceled over the weekend due to COVID and low registration. She noted an annual meeting will be held via Zoom at the end of September. Mayor Mueller stated on Wednesday, September 15 she would be attending a North Metro Mayors meeting with City Administrator Zikmund. She commented on Thursday, September 16 she would be attending a Ramsey County League of Local Government worksession with the mental health study group. On Friday, September 17, the Mayor would be attending a Minnesota Women in Government Executive Board meeting. Mayor Mueller reported the Town Hall meeting would be held on Monday, September 20 at the Community Center at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Mueller stated on Tuesday, September 21 she would be chairing the Ramsey County Dispatch Policy Committee meeting in St. Paul. She indicated she would be attending a Festival in the Park meeting that evening at 7:30 p.m. B. Reports of Staff. 1. Discussion; 5491 Adams Street (Fedor’s) Community Development Director Sevald reported staff was seeking direction on the property at 5491 Adams Street (formerly Fedor’s). He noted this property sold this summer to someone that plans to divide the multi-tenant space for multiple businesses. He explained the developer was looking at a small grocery store, a dog boarding/kenneling facility and a small event center. He commented the issue was if the parking lot would support the proposed uses. He commented on the decisions the Council would have to consider if this project were to come forward. He noted the proposed event center would have a capacity of 25 to 50 people and would require parking on the street. He requested feedback from the Council regarding the proposed project. Mayor Mueller questioned if the property had enough of a yard that could be used for pet exercise. Community Development Director Sevald reported the site had a small yard. Council Member Meehlhause requested further information regarding the garage onsite. Community Development Director Sevald commented the site had a heated four-car garage. Council Member Meehlhause inquired if the garage were removed, if this would free up more space for parking. Community Development Director Sevald stated this would be the case, but noted the garage was some of the nicest space on the property. Council Member Meehlhause indicated he had concerns with the proposed event space and how it would compete with the Mermaid, the Community Center and park space. He noted all of these event spaces had adequate parking, while the proposed space did not.