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Mounds View City Council Apri127, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 2 • Mayor Flaherty read in full a Proclamation declaring May 7, 2009, as Arbor Day. Council Member Mueller commented that trees are vital to humanity and she is proud of Mounds View for being a Tree City. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 7444 Regarding a Conditional Use Permit Application for Robert's Sports Bar Located at 2400 County Road H2. Community Development Director Roberts presented the application of Robert's Sports Bar for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to hold flea markets, farmer's markets, and auctions at its facility from April 2 to September 30 of each year. The intended use is on Thursdays, Saturday and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and auctions two times each month that would be conducted by GSC Auction Services. Community Development Director Roberts described the availability of parking and Mr. Halverson's proposal to rent 80 parking spots to vendors. It was noted the intended use is during morning hours before the sports bar is busy. Community Development Director Roberts presented Zoning Code criteria to be considered on the relationship of the requested use with the Comprehensive Plan, location and character of the surrounding area, potential for depreciation, and demonstrated need for such a use. He stated this has been a challenging request and while the City supports local businesses it also has to assure that new uses meet all Code requirements and are not disruptive to neighboring properties. He advised of the a-mail received from the operator of Moe's Restaurant expressing concern about parking and overflow traffic. An agreement is in place with the owners of the Taiko Sushi Bar to the east for overflow parking so it is not thought that parking will be an issue. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Kevin Halverson, applicant and owner of Robert's Sports Bar, asked that staff call him should any problems come up and to allow a grace period to resolve issues. He stated he hopes the proposed use will bring business to Moe's Restaurant, which is opened for breakfast, and if parking is a problem, he could consider another parking location and busing patrons to his site. Hearing no additional public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Council Member Mueller stated the previous owner of Robert's held Saturday morning auctions at that location. Mr. Halverson explained that auction has five owners and when Robert's closed, it was moved to the Eagle's Club on Highway 65. Mr. Halverson stated his intention is to hold the auction outside, but without the use of a microphone or speaker system. Council Member Mueller stated it appears Mr. Halverson is working with a reputable auctioneer. Mr. Halverson stated that is correct and the auctioneer is licensed, insured, and has a wide following of customers. He stated his hope this will provide a different service than available in Mounds View to bring in people and more patrons for Mounds View's businesses.