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Mounds View City Council May 9, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 13 <br />• incentive for the intersection. He noted that at the last Council work session Council had asked <br />Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:39 p.m. <br />if Staff had considered any other design scenarios for the lot. He assured Council that several <br />designs were considered noting that the applicant prefers the current configuration and wants <br />Council to consider the proposal as presented. He stated that a trail way was discussed for the <br />front of the property that would extend the trail down to the ponding area. He indicated that he <br />discussed the trail with the Public Works Director adding that it is his recommendation that the <br />City provide and construct the trail way. He stated that the applicant is ok with being assessed <br />for the trail. He noted that there are still issues that need to be addressed noting that the City is <br />supportive of the redevelopment but a few items should be included as a contingent. He stated <br />that in closing, the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the site plan and agreed <br />that the stormwater management issues should be addressed. <br />Dave Leonard, Owner Synder's, stated that his store has been located in the Mounds View <br />Square since 1974. He stated that two drug stores have been added since that time adding that <br />their lease option is set to expire on September 3, 2005 and this would allow them the <br />opportunity to consider relocating. He explained that he has to move the store in order to remain <br />competitive. <br />Valerie Amundsen, 3048 Wooddale Drive, stated that she reviewed the tape of the previous <br />discussion noting that one item discussed was the water issue and drainage pond. She clarified <br />• her understanding that the applicant is currently asking that the City provide the land to them free <br />of charge. She expressed concerns stating that she would prefer that Council not allow this to <br />happen as the land is partly her land as a city dweller. She asked what amount of acreage would <br />be required for the pond. <br />Director Ericson stated that the area is approximately a quarter of an acre. <br />Ms. Amundsen noted that an acre of land near her recently sold for $160,000.00. She stated that <br />this is a prime area for the City and is an asset that should be retained. <br />Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:43 p.m. <br />Council Member Thomas noted that the resolution does not contain information pertaining to the <br />additional property. <br />Dave Leonard explained that they couldn't compare residential property values to commercial <br />property values, as it is not comparable. <br />Council Member Flaherty stated that his preference would be to look at the property for potential <br />stormwater management versus a drainage pond on City property. He asked if an Environmental <br />Study had been done. <br />• Mr. Leonard stated that a Phase One and Phase Two Study had been done in addition to a <br />