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Mounds View City Council February 11, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 6 Community Development Director Ericson indicated that the County Highway 10 revitalization Community Development Director Ericson indicated the Mermaid project is proceeding as planned and noted that the nice winter has helped with construction. He then indicated that the Economic Development Authority would be hearing a concern regarding the project because Mr. Hall has been having difficulty obtaining the final parcel to complete the redevelopment. project is taking up a lot of Staff time and noted that there would be an open house in mid-March to outline the proposed plans for the revitalization. He then indicated that Ramsey County intends to proceed with the mill and overlay and the City expects to receive special striping at the crosswalks to make motorists aware of those crosswalks. He further indicated that the City is researching many avenues for funding the project. Community Development Director Ericson updated Council on the County Highway 10 billboard to be updated and expanded by Clear Channel Outdoor. He then indicated that Rice Creek Watershed District had approved the permit and the matter would be coming before Council for approval of a wetland alteration permit. He also noted the permit would generate $50,000 up front for the City and $7,000 per year adjusted for inflation to continue every year. Community Development Director Ericson indicated that he continues to work on the parking issues at the Wynnsong Theatre and noted he had spoken to the district office and the representative had expressed a willingness to work with the City for a successful resolution of the matter. Community Development Director Ericson indicated that the Council would be considering revoking the license of the Gas and Splash for failure to pay SAC fees. He then explained that the City has been working on resolving the matter for two years and the business owes the City $43,000 in overdue SAC fees. Community Development Director Ericson explained that Council would be hearing a request for a revised preliminary plat for Longview Estates presented by Mr. Harstad. He then explained that Council denied a variance for reduced lot widths because the property is located within a wetland zoning district and Mr. Harstad had then brought a plan before the Planning Commission outlining 261ots, none of which met the Code requirements, and the plan was denied. He further indicated that he had received calls from residents asking why Mr. Harstad had brought a proposal for 261ots if he was denied 11 lots and said he is not sure, only Mr. Harstad knows why he has requested the 261ots. Community Development Director Ericson reported that the Edgewood regional pond had been completed and noted the storm water runoff generated by the Mermaid development will be treated in that pond before entering the creek. Community Development Director Ericson indicated he went to William Mitchell College of Law to listen while the Minnesota Court of Appeals heard the City's argument with regard to the • Commissioner of Transportation's denial of billboards at the golf course. He then commented