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Reports of Staff <br />November 16, 2023 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />F.Simon’s Building <br />The Simon’s property has been purchased by Sabry Shrara, the owner of Mounds View dentistry. He <br />initially, wanted to construct a new professional building consisting of a new dental office and two <br />additional suites to be leased to a future tenant with apartments on the upper levels. However, he <br />couldn’t get lending for that type of use, so he is reevaluating and the project is on hold until he can <br />get his current dental office build out completed near the movie theater. <br />G.Kusina Restaurant <br />The Kusina Filipino Restaurant is now complete. They are taking advantage of a Critical Corridors <br />grant through Ramsey County to finish exterior painting of the entire building. They are hoping to get <br />that accomplished in the spring of 2024. <br />H.MV Square <br />Staff met with Paster Enterprises in September 2022 to seek their interest level in redeveloping the <br />Mounds View Square area. They see the potential need to redevelop the site. However, they need <br />time to brainstorm and will check-in 2023. The City as submitted a grant for $50,000 to Ramsey <br />County to help with redevelopment planning for this area. The City hired a consultant to complete a <br />market study and concepts for the site. Meetings were held at two City Council work sessions and <br />they also held a public engagement open house to capture comments from the public. The City <br />Council will accept the final findings and recommendations at its December 11 meeting. The <br />completed documents must be submitted to Ramsey County by December 31, 2024 in order to fulfill <br />the grant requirements. <br />I.Ardan Park & Greenfield Park Redevelopment <br />Wetland delineation studies were completed in the fall of 2022 on both sites. Several developers <br />showed interest and the Council ultimately chose Pulte Homes to develop market rate town homes as <br />per the City’s Strategic Plan. Since then, the Council voted against the development. The City is <br />currently researching wetland banking for that area. <br />J.Other Upcoming Events/Reports <br />N/A <br />______________________________ <br />Brian Beeman <br />Assistant City Administrator <br />Attachment(s): None