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Mounds View City Council February 9, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 3 • Dan Hall, applicant and owner of The Mermaid, was present to answer questions of the Council. Hearing no public comment, Acting Mayor Stigney closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Council Member Mueller asked about the outlot created with the prior Council approval that required payment of park dedication. Community Development Director Roberts explained that the subdivision would have created a 1.4 acre outlot with 20,000 to 30,000 square feet of new retail space that may have put more demand on the park system. Park dedication was to be paid on that property, not the entire site. However, that subdivision will not move forward and this plan will result in no additional uses or demand on the park system. It was noted that The Mermaid had paid a full park dedication in early 2000. Council Member Mueller asked if AmericInn would request an electronic or video sign. Community Development Director Roberts used a site plan to identify the location of the current sign and stated the potential exists that a sign could be requested. Council Member Mueller asked whether the Fire Marshal had inspected the building. Community Development Director Roberts stated the Fire Marshal had reviewed the building construction plans but did not inspect the site. • Mr. Hall advised that the Fire Marshal was the inspector for the project and both The Mermaid and Hotel are sprinkled. He clarified that this subdivision would provide the owners flexibility in the future should the hotel be sold. Council Member Mueller asked about the level of on-site parking. Mr. Hall advised that the site has 30% to 35% extra parking and there are cross parking agreements with Ramsey County so nothing will change with that situation. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7406 Approving the Major Subdivision for the Mermaid (2200 Highway 10), as revised to add: 8.) Applicant shall satisfy all requirements of Ramsey County. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 7408 Granting Preliminary Approval to Draft the Local Surface Water Management Plan and Authorizing Distribution to Review Agencies. Joe Rhein, Consulting Engineer with Bonestroo, described the process for approval of the City's Local Surface Water Management Plan (LSWMP), which needs to be in place before the Met Council will consider approval of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Council reviewed the LSWMP and provided comment at a Work Session so the Plan has been revised to address those • comments. If the LSWMP is approved tonight, complete sets will be prepared and distributed to review agencies.