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Mounds View City Council July 22, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 4 Mr. Sprunck indicated that residents had informed him that they are very tired of this issue as it has come up in 1974, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1991, and 1998 when, in each of those years, Mr. Harstad has come forward with his identical plan to build townhomes. Mr. Sprunck said his personal concern is the more often Mr. Harstad comes forward with the same plans the more solidified the residents will become in opposition to townhomes. Mr. Sprunck thanked the Mayor for providing the opportunity to work with the other residents on this issue. He then indicated that the residents involved were from Louisa, Clearview, Sunnyside and Ridge Lane. He further indicated that Ridge Lane was included because the drainage outlet for the entire area is between the last two homes immediately west of Long Lake Road on Ridge Lane. Mr. Sprunck commented that nobody needs more water in their yard and all the residents had indicated that they know that Mr. Harstad owns the land and he should have an opportunity to build on it but those residents would like to have say in how the development takes place. Mr. Sprunck said he would like to ask a rhetorical question because residents have indicated their willingness to compromise away from single-family homes and the question is why hasn't Mr. Harstad indicated the same willingness to back off of his request for R-3 zoning and townhomes. He then indicated he had provided this update at this meeting because he is unable to attend the next meeting where the item will be discussed. • Mayor Sonterre thanked Mr. Sprunck for the level of work he had done that led up to the meeting last week. 5. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Council Member Marty asked what the check to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue was for. Finance Director Hansen indicated that the City has one employee who is a resident of the state of Wisconsin and the check was to pay for Wisconsin state withholding. Council Member Marty questioned why the check to Complete Cooling Services for radiator repair was so high as he did not think a new radiator would cost that much. Finance Director Hansen indicated he had looked at the invoice and it says the provision of and installation on a Ford 18000 truck and that means a new radiator was purchased and installed. Council Member Marty asked what Check Number 108810 was for. Finance Director Hansen indicated that dewatering services were required to make a repair to the sewer line. Council Member Marty asked if Check Number 108813 to Ebert Construction was to move the air conditioner to the roof of the Hillview warming house.