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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 16 . one foot setback and was a concern of the Planning Commission. He explained the entrance will be relocated farther north and a water park would be added in conjunction with the hotels. Planning Associate Ericson stated a resolution was drafted to approve of the general concept plan and directs the developers to return with landscaping, detailed site plans, drainage, signage, footprints, dimensions, setbacks, parking lot arrangements, final grading, and utility plans. He noted the stipulation included in the resolution that the plans be revised to indicate a minimum five foot parking lot setback along Highway 10 and County Road H, which has been done. Planning Associate Ericson displayed a revised colored site plan, noting the Rexall site has been removed and the Perkins Restaurant will be removed from the site. He reported on the possibility of erecting a "Welcome to Mounds View" monument sign. There was no public input. Mayor Coughlin closed the Public Hearing at 8:43 p.m. Council Member Quick noted that Perkins Restaurant had decided to vacate the property on their own. Mr. Hall stated that is correct and Perkins chose not to resign their lease and approached him to sell the property. • Council Member Stigney asked if Perkins Restaurant plans to relocate in Mounds View. Mr. Hall explained this was acorporate-owned store. Bob Hajec, attorney representing Mr. Hall, stated Perkins Restaurant had the right to extend their lease another five years and chose not to renew that option. Mayor Coughlin asked about monument signage at the corner and previous mention that it would be included in the Mermaid development He asked if that is still being considered. Mr. Hall stated the monument placement area is "in the works" but he is unsure about the construction of a monument sign. Mayor Coughlin stated concerns have been raised regarding how the statuette will be altered to meet modern sensibilities. Mr. Hall stated there are no iron-clad plans presently but, at the least, it will be removed and redesigned with clamshells, a more modern and conservative look with a softer image. He stated his management staff supports retaining the mermaid in some motif since it has been part of this property since the 1960s. Mr. Hall indicated a willingness to consider public input as well. He noted that AmericInn will not want to be associated with anything that does not reflect a good image and assured the Council they want a prosperous business at the Mermaid as well. • MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5461, a Resolution Approving the General Concept Plan of the Proposed Mermaid Planned Unit Development.