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Mounds View City Council May 22, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 7 Dan Mueller, 8343 Groveland Road, stated he agreed with the concerns being voiced by his neighbors. He commented on how all of the recent high density projects were costing all of the trees in the community. Ali Carlson, 8051 Woodlawn Drive, noted she has lived in Mounds View her entire life. She stated the wetland area has brought deer, turkeys, and geese to her yard. She feared how the wetlands would be impacted by the proposed townhomes and yard homes. She reported taking away the wetland would remove the wildlife and would remove the greenspace that the neighborhood children enjoy. Peter Lozowi, 7971 Woodlawn Drive, explained he was totally against the proposed project. He noted has lived in Mounds View since 1984. He urged the City Council to let the public vote on this development because it was not right for the community. He discussed how much he paid in taxes for Mounds View and expressed concern with the fact his taxes continue to rise each and every year. Carol Mueller, 8343 Groveland Road, reported she had the pleasure in 2018 of serving on the Comp Plan Committee. She noted Acting Mayor Meehlhause served on the Comp Plan Committee in 2008. She explained nowhere in either of these plans does it show where the City would take a small piece of property and break all of the zoning rules, and allow a company from New Brighton that was not allowed to put cottages into their community into Mounds View. She reported this was the last 2% or 3% of developable land in the City. She encouraged the Council to remember who voted for them and to serve the residents of Mounds View. She commented on the countless hours one resident has spent pulling together data for the Council to review showing the opinions, concerns and comments of the neighbors. She believed Mayor Hull had a legacy in the community and she believed the City should put its resources into the expansion of the Community Center. She did not believe Mayor Hull would have liked to have seen something that required the expenditure of resources that do not serve the needs of the community and its existing residents. Sharon Kirscher, 8406 Red Oak Drive, stated she agreed with the comments of her neighbors. She noted she has lived in Mounds View most of her 63 years. She discussed how the swamps along Red Oak Drive were turned into housing and she understood these homes had problems with water in their basements. She discussed how the proposed development would remove yet another wetland. She urged the Council to preserve this wetland and forested area. She believed this natural filtration system should remain in place. She recommended this area be turned into a park or preservation area. Gary Schallock, 2450 Sherwood Road, stated he has been a resident for the past 20 years. He noted he objected to the proposed development and believed this was the wrong decision for Mounds View. He reported he has a large lot and he enjoyed the wildlife in his neighborhood. He explained this development was wrong for this community and the only people who supported the project was the City Council. He urged the Council to hear the voices of the neighbors. Jake Thies, 8300 Pleasant View Drive, explained he agreed with the comments of his neighbors. He expressed concern with how all of this additional housing would impact the wetlands and