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Mounds View City Council May 9, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 16 <br />• Council Member Thomas clarified that no direction has been given to the applicant with regards <br />to storm water. She stated that the City is willing to work with the applicant on this issue noting <br />that she is very against the ponding. She stated that the City already has too much along the <br />corridor already and they are not being maintained properly. She stated that she does like the <br />development but does not want to see a pond in this area. <br />Council Member Gunn asked what their options would be for stormwater management. <br />Director Ericson stated that he has tried to set up a meeting with the Rice Watershed group to <br />discuss the issue. He stated that several options are available noting that he would work with the <br />applicant to try and put together an economical, feasible and appropriate resolution for this site. <br />Mayor Marry asked where the trail would be placed. <br />Director Ericson stated that they have proposed placing the trail in the County right-of--way and <br />reviewed with Council. He stated that in the past the City has offered incentives to developers <br />and businesses in the Community noting that there are some TIF eligibilities that could be passed <br />back to the applicant. He stated that once the costs are determined they could submit an <br />application for TIF assistance. <br />. Mr. Williams stated that it has been a real pleasure working with City Staff. He stated that they <br />did an analysis of the area when Snyder's finally made the decision to re-locate and based on the <br />analysis rt was found that this would be the most logical option for them. He explained that he <br />has run the numbers on the various options ten different ways noting that the demolition costs <br />would be theirs. He stated that they found, after considering all costs for the project, that the <br />economic impact for an underground water management system would be too expensive. He <br />stated that the applicant would consider some form of a giveback to the Community if they can <br />come up with different options. He stated that they would be prepared to add buffering and <br />would be supportive of an assessment for the trail ways, walkways and holding pond areas. He <br />stated that he wanted to bring this to the Council's attention noting that a lot of work has gone <br />into this project. He stated that this is a brand new prototype for the City of Minneapolis and it <br />would also be the first in the area. He stated that Mr. Leonard has tried to work out a reasonable <br />lease option adding that it has been a very difficult process. He stated that question now is how <br />to keep the economics in line so that Snyder's would have a viable option available to them. <br />Council Member Thomas clarified that her concern is not an economic one. She stated that she <br />does not want the water in this area adding that she would vote no to sell the land in order to <br />keep the water off the land. She stated that this is a bad place for a holding pond. <br />Mr. Williams acknowledged her concerns adding that they did not come with TIF grants. He <br />assured Council that they are trying to create awin/win situation for all concerned. <br />Mayor Marty agreed that this has been a difficult decision and acknowledged that Snyder's has <br />been a good neighbor and steward of the Community. He explained that Council is trying to <br />