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Mounds View City Council May 22, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 9 would be compounded with an additional 85 homes on the power grid. She noted her 12 year old daughter was quite upset about having more people in the neighborhood. She indicated her daughter was also concerned with how this new development would increase the class sizes at the local schools, which were already quite full. She stated she strongly opposed this project and she encouraged the Council to not move it forward. Bjorg Steinbach, 7861 Woodlawn Drive, noted he has lived in his home for the past 26 years. He provided the Council with a visual and asked all of the residents in attendance to raise their hands if they oppose the Arden Park project. Mike Kemen, 5054 Silver Lake Road, explained he biked a lot throughout the community and along Long Lake Road. He stated he would hate to see additional traffic along this roadway because it was already dangerous for bikers and pedestrians. City Administrator Zikmund stated the City has reviewed a concept plan from Pulte Homes. He reported to date there is no development agreement, preliminary plat or final plat. He explained the Council met in closed session and conveyed a proposal for the land to Pulte Homes and has not heard back. He noted the City has no project until a development agreement was in place. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing: Resolution 9752, Considering a Residential Dog Kennel License for Joe Lundy, 2801 County Road H. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a residential dog kennel license for Joe Lundy at 2801 County Road H. He reported kennel licenses were required for residents that have three or more pets. He explained training, breeding and boarding would not be allowed per City Ordinance. He stated a mailing was sent to all neighbors living within 500 feet and staff was recommending approval of the request. Acting Mayor Meehlhause opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. Kristin Hable, 2529 County Road H, stated she was opposed to her neighboring running a kennel. She explained she has worked long and hard to improve her home. She reported her neighborhood was full of dog issues, which could be seen through the number of police calls. She stated her neighborhood was not cohesive. She stated she has dogs barking in her neighborhood day and night. She indicated she was against a kennel unless the City had some way to control the dog issues that would come with this. Daniel Marquardt, 2554 Eastwood Drive in New Brighton, spoke to the types of dogs the resident would have. He stated it sounded like the applicant had smaller dogs and the kennel license was simply required because he wanted a third dog and would not be operating a kennel from this property. Mike Kemen, 5054 Silver Lake Road, reported he makes great sacrifices living along Silver Lake Road due to the noise and traffic. He noted he wears ear plugs so he can fall asleep at night. He indicated his greatest concern was with the fact the applicant would be operating a business. He