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Mounds View City Council Apri110, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 12 • Townsedge Terrace, in opposition to the project. Mayor Marty stated that this does indicate that the owner of the Skyline Motel may be willing to sell to another developer or another use that may come along. Mayor Many noted that Councilmember Thomas wanted to keep billboards off Old Highway 8 for the residents' sake, but then indicated it would be acceptable to put a septage treatment plant in their backyards. Councilmember Thomas indicated she made no such statement and that the Mayor's comment was incorrect. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. William Werner, 2765 Sherwood Road, questioned how the process was started. Mayor Marty explained a purchase agreement was made and the buyer needed a conditional use permit for the intended use. Mayor Marty recessed the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Mayor Marty called the meeting back to order at 8:42 p.m. Mayor Marty introduced new Metropolitan Council representative Kns Sanda. Ms. Sanda stated she is the newly appointed Metropolitan Council representative for the district. She indicated she was visiting the City Councils of all the cities in the district. Ms. Sanda stated that Mounds View currently has a wonderful process, and it is a local call to make the decision on the environmental processing plant. She indicated that the number of septic tank properties are increasing in the metropolitan area, and by 2030, there is going to be about 75 more septic tank properties for residential owners in the metropolitan area. She indicated part of it is because there is construction being allowed in what were previously wetland areas, and there are new methodologies on septic systems and the type of buildings that are being constructed. She explained there are former sod farms in Blaine that are being converted into housing. She stated there is a paradigm shift in the housing being built and the type of housing people want to buy. Ms. Sander thanked the Council for the opportunity to address the City. B. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 771, an Ordinance Amending Chapters 502 and 503 Regarding Liquor Licenses. Community Development Director Ericson explained that the first proposed amendment changes the code to require that a public hearing be conducted for every new, transferred or renewed . license. He noted this change is recommended based on feedback from residents who would have wanted to provide input during license renewals.