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Mounds View City Council July 22, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 10 Council Member Thomas asked if the Jacobs were willing to provide trees to fill in holes in the buffer left by the removal of the trees. Mr. Jacobs said they are willing to do whatever it takes as they need the parking. He then said they are willing to replant trees if necessary. Council Member Thomas asked if the agreement regarding trees could be worked out with Ramsey County when the parcels are joined. Director Ericson indicated that the agreement would need to be worked out prior to going to the County. He then pointed out that the Jacobs had agreed to allow expansion of the trailway onto their property by providing the City with an easement which he feels shows a willingness to cooperate with the City. Council Member Marty asked if there would be a fence on the south side as well. Mr. Jacobs indicated the fence would be shifted to buffer headlights from the neighbors and the north fence would be wrought iron to separate the lots. Council Member Marty asked what kind of lighting would be used. • Mr. Jacobs indicated they would be complying with the City's Code requirements for lighting Council Member Marty commented that he understands the situation and applauds the Jacobs' willingness to work with the City to put in more trees to plug holes if necessary. He then said that from what he has seen with the way the Jacobs have taken care of the property he believes they will follow through with what they say they will do. Mayor Sonterre asked for clarification as to whether this is an expansion of parking to accommodate current parking concerns or if the Jacobs intend to expand the building. and indicated that the lighting would be shining down. Mr. Jacobs indicated they are currently losing business because people drive by and see the lot is full and the second part of the issue is that they would like to have an outdoor patio. He then said that they will not need additional parking for the outside patio because business shifts from inside to outside when there is a patio. He also explained that it is the intent to redo the lower level banquet facility and that may require additional parking. Mayor Sonterre commented that he and his family had planned to go to Jakes for his 34th birthday celebration and when they arrived there was not parking for two cars so they went to the Mermaid and there was a 20-minute wait so they went back to Jakes, found two spots and were seated immediately. Mayor Sonterre closed the public hearing at 8:12 p.m.