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Mounds View City Council May 23, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 12 Mr. Amundsen asked if this addresses public services. Mr. Dietrich stated that it does not address the needs based on square footage noting that a request was put out to all City Staff Department Heads to provide comments. Mayor Marty asked if the study is still available for viewing at library. Director Ericson stated that he would check and if not he would make sure a copy is there for public review. He stated that he would also include a copy on the City website. Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 9:08 p.m. Council Member Flaherty stated that he sees this as a tool that provides critical information as to what is going on in the area. He found the comments included to be very interesting and referenced the transportation issues. He stated that the general growth in this area has been faster than what the current freeway system can handle. He stated that it is recommended that both the City and County determine available options to improve transportation and provide better mobility. He expressed concerns regarding the potential increase in traffic through the City noting that Mounds View is not the only City involved in this major re-development. He stated that the TCAAP project in Arden Hills in addition to projects in New Brighton and Shoreview would have a definite impact on the road systems and should be included in these considerations. He stated that they should determine who is responsible for payment as developments occur and the roadwork is done. Council Member Gunn stated that US Highway 10, County Road J and 35 are all part of the big scheme of things with the 35W Coalition. She stated that US Highway 10 has been discussed for a long time noting the need to expand is being pushed up to go as far as County Road J. She indicated that this was also on the books to be redone due to the growth in the area. Mr. Dietrich stated that the AUAR document did what it was supposed to do by bringing together the various agencies and to have this group of agencies focused on a specific area. He stated that issues were identified and solutions have been put together to resolve them. He acknowledged that it does take funding and resources to make it all happen noting that the entire region has a lot to gain from the discussions of the AUAR. C. Public Hearing to Consider a Variance Appeal to Reduce the Front Parking Setback to Zero Feet at Ace Supply company Located at 4749 Old Highway 8. Director Ericson stated that the applicant is proposing to expand the property on the east side of the lot to zero feet. He stated that 30-feet of green space would remain and reviewed with Council. He stated that there was a deficiency of parking on the site and based on City Code, requirements would be 112 parking spaces. He acknowledged that there is a huge discrepancy in • what is there for parking and what is required. He stated that the Plan was presented to the Planning Commission and a public hearing was held noting that it was determined that there was