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Mounds View City Council August 8, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 3 • Senator Betzold noted that the State actually passed the .08 limit last year and that it would go into affect this year. Mayor Marty pointed out that the LGA funds were cut again this year noting that Minneapolis, St. Paul and some of the smaller Cities did receive some LGA funding. Senator Betzold noted that Minneapolis and St. Paul were hit harder in 2003 and explained that a couple of different formulas were used noting that one of the formulas would have helped some of the inner ring suburbs. He further explained that what happened is that when they had the final agreement with the Governor, he insisted on using current law or it would all go to the smaller Cities. Economic Development Coordinator Backman thanked Senator Betzold and Representative Bernardy for all of the work they have done in the Legislature relative to the City of Mounds View. He noted that from January to May there were ten hearings that involved the City of Mounds View and he thanked them both for their efforts on behalf of the City of Mounds View. Ron Morgan, 2656 West County Road H2 thanked Senator Betzold and Representative Bernardy for attending the City Council meeting and providing their update to the City. He stated that it is nice to hear that they appreciate the Mounds View citizen's involvement and asked them to get involved in the Red Oak Estates development. He expressed concerns stating that he believes • that his property rights have been voided as a landowner. He indicated that there was a lawsuit between the City and the developer that has affected the financial value of his homestead and as a homeowner, has affected his liability. He stated that this is a very big development in Mounds View noting that they could possibly lose their wetlands if the development does come in to the area. He expressed concerns stating that it could also impact the value of the current properties adding that he is concerned about who would be responsible for the watershed and stormwater issues. He referenced the special use permits noting that the original developer did not hold up their end of the agreement but the good news is the permit was taken away from this developer. He stated that there should be security bonds and other issues that would guaranty that what happened the first time would not be repeated. 6. PUBLIC INPUT Rick Perrozzi, 2832 Highway 10, asked if Director Ericson had updated the City Council regarding his concerns and situation. Director Ericson stated that he has not discussed Mr. Perrozzi's concerns with the Council. He noted that the project is currently underway and that there has been correspondence between Mr. Perrozzi and Velmeir. Mr. Perrozzi indicated that Velmeir was aware of what they wanted done at the time of the initial • development. He asked how the City would have handled this situation had a developer left the property in the same condition his was left in. He asked the Council what kind of help the City