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Mounds View City Council May 9, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 15 • would not be a big cost issue for City. He indicated that the bigger concern is to conserve City land until they absolutely need it. Mayor Marty noted that Mr. Leonard indicated that they did not have the option to move in the past, due to their lease. He noted that the lease is set to expire in September and asked Mr. Leonard if they would have enough time to build if this proposal is approved. Mr. Leonard agreed that it is a tight timeframe noting that there is a month-to-month clause included in the lease that could be utilized until the build is completed. Mayor Marty referenced the snow storage stating that there might be a need to reach an agreement with the City on snow removal. He asked what this would entail. Director Ericson agreed stating that currently there is no place for them to put the snow. He stated that the have anticipated this need noting that if they plow towards City Hall land the applicant would have to have an agreement to use City Hall land. He stated that currently snow storage has not been addressed on the site plan and suggested that the applicant review. Gerald Williams, C & H Development, stated that they have considered Rolland Swenson for the landscaping and reviewed the plans with Council. He stated that there would be one surplus parking space and Snyder's has indicated that they plan to utilize this area for snow storage, not • City property. He stated that if they were unable to utilize the surplus area the plan would be to remove the snow from the property using trucks. Director Ericson referenced Item 7 of the proposal; re-design of the color scheme, noting that this was something Staff added to the resolution. He stated that this could be struck, as there seems to be a theme in the constructed corridor. He explained that Staff felt it made sense to maintain the look utilizing earth tones. Council Member Stigney suggested softening. the colors. He noted that several trees are shown on the east side of the site yet the site plan shows a zero lot line with no room for trees. Mr. Williams explained that it was their thought that this was being a good neighbor by providing a tree line as a landscape buffer. He stated that the trees could be removed. He acknowledged that the trees would be located on City property and confirmed that they are volunteering to plant and maintain the trees as a buffer. He stated that this was offered in good faith to improve the looks of the area. Council Member Thomas noted building across street is in gray tones in addition to earth tones. Does not have problems with colors noting it would tie into the corridor just fine. Mr. Williams referenced the suggestion for onsite water storage stating that this would require them to add to the building structure. He clarified that they are now being directed to build a • basement-type space to store the water. He stated that this would add a substantial cost to the project.