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Mounds View City Council December 11, 2023 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br />I which also included the Sunrise Methodist Church property. He explained a market study was <br />2 completed and the findings were reported to the Council in September of 2023. He stated in <br />3 October there was an open house held where three different concepts were presented to the public. <br />4 He explained in November the comments from the public were compiled and HKGi discussed <br />5 these findings. He provided further information on the two preferred concept plans and requested <br />6 the Council accept the findings and recommendations. <br />7 <br />8 Brian Hargess, Landscape Architect for HKGi, introduced himself to the Council and discussed <br />9 the two preferred concept plans for the Mounds View Square redevelopment area. He explained <br />10 this document describes the process that was followed and includes information from the public <br />II that was gathered along the way. He indicated the preferred concept had a focus to include <br />12 pedestrian friendly amenities, as well as an entertainment component. He provided further <br />13 information on the two preferred concepts and asked for comments or questions from the Council. <br />14 <br />15 Mayor Lindstrom thanked Mr. Hargess for bringing back the comments that were received from <br />16 the public. He explained he liked the idea of the second concept versus the first concept. He stated <br />17 he liked the idea of mixed use, keeping more businesses as well as the townhomes on County Road <br />18 I. <br />19 <br />20 Council Member Meehlhause asked if the second component included a daycare. Mr. Hargess <br />21 stated this component could remain in place. <br />22 <br />23 Council Member Gunn explained she supported the second concept as well. <br />24 <br />25 Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, asked if the church was planning to sell their property. He <br />26 questioned how the City could make plans for this property when this property was now owned <br />27 by the City. City Administrator Zikmund explained the City had a letter from the church stating <br />28 they would participate in the study and were willing to sell the property. <br />29 <br />30 MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9846, <br />31 Accepting Mounds View Square concept plan's findings and recommendations. <br />32 <br />33 Mayor Lindstrom thanked staff and Mr. Hargess for all of their efforts on this project. <br />34 <br />35 Ayes — 4 Nays — 0 Motion carried. <br />36 <br />37 B. Resolution 9837, Approving the 2024 City Council Meeting Dates. <br />38 <br />39 City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve the City Council calendar for meeting <br />40 dates for 2024. He explained the Council typically holds a budget retreat on the third Monday in <br />41 May, which would have to be added to the meeting calendar. In addition, a community park and <br />42 rec meeting was proposed for January 15. The Council supported these meetings dates. <br />43 <br />44 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9837, <br />45 Approving the 2024 City Council Meeting Dates as discussed. <br />46 <br />