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Mounds View City Council May 12, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 8 Interim city Administrator Ericson indicated that the property owner has been working with the theatre for purchase of additional land to solve the parking issues. Council Member Stigney indicated there is a site for an office building in the PUD and this site is for a sit down restaurant and he would like to stick with the original PUD. Council Member Marty indicated he had concerns and questions whether the City needs office space. He then said the City needs a sit down restaurant not more fast food, a gas station, or an office building. He further commented that the first office buildings built there sat vacant for two years. Council Member Gunn asked whether the tenants, as stated at the Planning Commission meeting, would be medical tenants. Mr. Tarpley indicated that he has had a lot of medical users inquire about the space and then explained that the market research they conducted indicates there is a lack of Class A office space in Mounds View. He then said that they are investing their money into this project and would not move forward unless they felt there was a need for the office space and it is in their best interest to ensure that the space is leased. Mr. Tarpley commented that an office use would be a much lesser impact on the surrounding area than a restaurant would be. He further commented that the fact that a restaurant user has not approached the City on the site speaks to the fact that it is not viable for that type of use. Mayor Linke commented that the types of businesses that locate in the business park versus this building are completely different. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5997, a Resolution Amending the Planned Unit Development Provisions Associated with the Property Located at 2442 County Highway 10. Council Member Gunn asked whether the applicant would be able to add the additional parking spaces required or would be reducing the square footage of the building. Mr. Tarpley indicated they have proposed four cars per thousand and would cut down the square footage of the building to provide the additional parking spaces if necessary. He also noted that he is working with Staff on the setbacks to determine whether more parking can be added without having to reduce the square footage of the building. Council Member Gunn commented that she feels the City does need a medical office building that brings medical providers to the community. . Council Member Marty indicated he would like to be able to require that the building be used for medical uses. He then said that the City needs an urgent care. He further commented that all too often the proposal that comes before Council and what actually happens are two different things.