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MOUNDitsm—EW of Mounds View Staff R To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator Item Title/Subject: CUP's Feedback Introduction: Item No: 5 Meeting Date: December 6, 2021 Type of Business: Council Workshop City Administrator Review: Development/redevelopment issues challenge staff and council equally. The challenge of striving for the highest and best use simultaneous with neighborhood acceptance (or opposition) result in numerous dynamics. Staff has discussed moving the initial discussion on proposals to workshop given the informal nature of the meeting allowing for a more robust, free flowing discussion. Handling it as part of a council item, absent some opportunity to discuss in depth; is not ideal - but sometimes required due to 60 day requirement. The property owner also can become frustrated (as well as the applicant) and provides further cause to explore options in a more suitable setting. On that note, the property owners of the former Fedors Market are now requesting feedback specific to a Flea Market to include outside sales weather permitting. The owner of the building is an aggressive marketer and will continue to bring proposals forward. Does council have a specific vision for the property/area and what might fit that vision? Note — the owner has made significant repairs to the property suggesting tear down/removal is not an option. The challenge will be balancing what is ideal from the City perspective with the reality of what the market will bring. Staff is looking for some discussion on process and feedback on the Flea Market proposal. Respectfully submitted, Nyle Zikmund City Administrator The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community