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Mounds View City Council August 8, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 4 <br />• would give him to resolve this problem. He explained that he would like the space to be retail <br />and indicated that there are several interested parties who would like to rent space but before he <br />feels comfortable renting space the grade level and parking lot should be corrected. He further <br />explained that he did ask the contractor to tear out the current lot and re-grade to the original <br />specifications noting that the contractor told him that they couldn't tear out and re-grade because <br />they just completed it. He expressed concerns and frustration stating that the contractor did a <br />very poor job on the parking lot. He reviewed the issues with the grade noting that he is very <br />concerned about the stormwater flow and what would happen when the catch basin fails, and if it <br />fails, what would be done with the property. He asked the Council to visit the site adding-that he <br />would be happy to give them a tour and explain what is actually happening on the site. <br />Mayor Marty asked if the City had received a copy of the letter and if so, to clarify the content of <br />the letter for Council. <br />Director Ericson confirmed that he received a letter from Velmeir, addressed to him, that <br />indicates that they are in agreement with what should be done and also agree that they should <br />provide the improvements, as promised. He stated that he, along with Economic Development <br />Coordinator Backman had a conference call with Velmeir to discuss the issues and all are in <br />agreement with what should be done at the site. <br />Mr. Perrozzi stated that he has not received a copy of this letter. He expressed frustration stating <br />that the lack of communication is wearing thin with his patience adding that this is not the way it <br />• should be dealt with. He questioned how they could complete a project where the parking lot is <br />two and half feet higher than the entrance to the building. He clarified that the issue here is not <br />in getting the parking lot done the issue is getting the grade of the lot corrected. He explained <br />that due to the current grade, water would flow into the lot and cause flooding. He asked the <br />Council how the City would deal with this kind of an issue and is this something that the City <br />Council could help him to resolve. <br />Mayor Many stated that he would direct Staff to look into this and find out what is actually <br />happening and provide Council with an update. He asked Director Ericson and City <br />Administrator Ulrich to research this issue and pull the information together for review at the <br />next City Council work session. <br />Mr. Perrozzi indicated that he is applying for variance to have a zero lot line. He stated that <br />when he met Velmeir at the site to review the grade issues the developer did state that if the curb <br />could be moved back to the property line they would be able to get it to work better. <br />Council Member Flaherty indicated that he visited the site and agreed that there is a considerable <br />decrease in the grade elevation up to the building. He agreed with Mayor Marty that Council did <br />ask Staff, at a previous meeting, to research and clarify what is happening with Velmeir and to <br />date Council has received nothing. He asked that Staff provide an update for their review at the <br />next Council work session. <br /> <br />