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Mounds View City Council August 22, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 21 • involves by taking action on this resolution but believes it is premature. He stated if it is in the early stage planning, that is reasonable but if it commits the City to anything it seems premature to him. He stated what most concerns him is the implied suggestion that there is some way to avoid allowing the citizens of Mounds View to have any say in this rezoning. He asked why the City would take any steps to do that as the City Attorney has suggested, that there may be a court case that disallows a referendum. He stated that seems odd to him. Cam Obert, 8315 Greenwood Drive, stated it seems like the "cart is ahead of the horse" and asked if another agenda item tonight relates to citizen input. He stated he talked to many in the north side neighborhoods about this topic and all want to know what is going on with the streets. He suggested it is hard to repair the streets if you change an 8 year TIF into 25 years so you cannot draw any money out of it. He stated this whole deal should be tabled and the Council should first decide if they should proceed. He stated it seems everyone wants to push the concerns "under the rug" and he would like the questions answered. David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, stated the City has studied the general concept plan and should approve it and not waste any more time. He stated the plan looks good and if the building is too high, sink it into the ground a little ways. Jan Brink, 7800 Gloria Circle, asked staff to point out the location of the golf course features. Director Ericson complied with the request and explained the proposal is to sell alI of the golf course and driving range. He also noted the location of the parcel that the City owns that is • located in the City of Blaine and proposed for parking area. Ms. Brink asked if the plan is to keep the golf course and build around it. Director Ericson stated the golf course would go away and this project would be built on the developed part of the City- owned golf course. Brian Amundsen, 3048 Woodale Drive, asked why the pond is in a triangle. Director Ericson stated it is how the pond was originally created. Mr. Amundsen asked where the trail system would be located. Director Ericson stated it has been discussed internally but not discussed with Medtronic because it is up to the City where the trail system would be located. Councilmember Thomas noted that the golf course area by the wetland pond would also be torn up so the pond could be expanded. Director Ericson advised of the impact to wetlands and location of Judicial Ditch #1 that will be shifted closer to the periphery of the property line. He stated Medtronic is designing it to be more of a meandering stream and amenity to the Rice Creek Watershed District. Because that would be relocated, it is considered to be a wetland that needs to be mitigated. He noted the location on the site where the wetland would be expanded to compensate for the relocated • judicial ditch. Director Ericson stated Medtronic has indicated they do not envision it to be a manicured high-maintenance lawn area but, rather, a natural grass or wildflower area.