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Mounds View City Council June 13, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 14 <br />Community Development Director Ericson confirmed that they do have the results and explained <br />that the Rice Creek Watershed District is going to make that determination as to the drainage and <br />storm water management plan. He stated that based on the borings presented it does not appear <br />that there would be any problems. He stated that a number of issues were addressed at the <br />meeting including the possibility of reorient some of the buildings so that all of the buildings <br />took access of County Road H2 would be a possibility. He stated that one of the issues is that <br />these are legal lots of record and all property owners would have to approve the reconfiguration <br />of the lots. He stated that it is not out of the question noting that they are exploring all options. <br />Council Member Flaherty asked if this is the site plan from 1972. Community Development <br />Director Ericson confirmed that is the case. <br />Council Member Flaherty asked if this looked exactly the same and is the way the judge wants <br />the City to abide by. Community Development Director Ericson confirmed that it is. <br />Council Member Flaherty suggested tabling further discussion until they hear back from the Rice <br />Creek Watershed District on their results. He stated that he does not see a reason to move <br />forward until that time. <br />Community Development Director Ericson stated that there is a time issue to consider noting that <br />if the Rice Creek Watershed District were to approve this at their next meeting, which could be <br />as early as next week, the building permits could be submitted the next day. He stated that time <br />is of the essence and they probably can't wait. <br />Council Member Thomas stated that if they do this is there any expectation in the legal realm <br />that, especially with the City paying for these borings, should that change be approved, that Mr. <br />Harstad would expect City participation and funding for the construction should it go across the <br />wetland areas. She stated that this would be a question for the City Attorney noting that if it <br />looks feasible and they can do it, would they have to be of the concept that it would be more <br />expensive. She asked if Mr. Harstad would approach the City for additional funding. <br />Community Development Director Ericson stated it is accurate that if they did go forward with <br />the proposal and it was feasible to relocate the driveways off Long Lake Road and County Road <br />H2 and is more expensive than what Mr. Harstad would be able to install with the plan, as is, he <br />is sure that Mr. Harstad would probably approach the City for assistance. <br />Council Member Stigney stated that he agrees with some of the comments made by Council <br />Member Flaherty noting that just because it is feasible may not mean that it is a cost benefit. He <br />stated that it could be cost prohibitive and asked what fund would be paying the $17,000.00. <br />Mayor Marty stated that was also one of his questions due to the fact that this is a storm water <br />area and water would it be possibly TIF eligible. <br />. Public Works Director Lee stated that the estimates show that it would cost approximately <br />$100,000 to $200,000 to make this happen. He stated that the City is prepared to spend this to <br />