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Mounds View City Council May 22, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 8 • wetland alteration permit, an ordinance to rezone the three acre parcel, an ordinance to transfer the three acres of land to SYSCO, and an ordinance to vacate the excess easement. Director Ericson stated staff recommends approval of the final plat and adoption of the ordinances on second reading. Economic Development Coordinator Backman noted Page 4 of the report talks about rezoning and clarified it is actually 3 acres, not 3.5 acres. Director Ericson stated that is correct. Director Ericson stated the Council consensus is to not require a park dedication fee since the building itself is not expanded and there is not an impact to the park system. Mayor Marry closed the public hearing at 8:19 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: FLAHERTY/THOMAS. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6804, A Resolution Approving Final Plat and Wetland Alteration Permit Approval for the SYSCO Second Addition Major Subdivision. Councilmember Stigney stated he does not support this action or the following three ordinances. He stated he does not think the City should use TIF for this project. He noted that SYSCO was built, received TIF, and now wishes to expand their parking lot and driveway and he believes SYSCO should do it on own "dime." Councilmember Stigney pointed out that the driveway will require cutting down a lot of trees, wetland alteration permits, and he does not view that should • be done in Mounds View. Mayor Marry asked about the permit narrative. Director Ericson stated it was prepared by RLK. Mayor Marty noted the description of the project location and asked if it is still reflected as township boundaries. Director Ericson explained that is the legal description. Mayor Marty stated with this project, SYSCO will add four to six tractors and trailers per year to accommodate future growth and maximize space. SYSCO also has plans to add 20 employees per year to accommodate future growth, which will maximize staff space after two years. Mayor Marty asked whether SYSCO will outgrow this site in a few years. Phil Seipp, representing SYSCO, stated they do not anticipate outgrowing this site. He explained that SYSCO is in the process of developing redistribution centers around the country and theirs will probably open in 2008 or 2009, which will change in many ways how they do business. He stated this site will last them for quite a while. Mayor Marty stated this was looked into extensively because of the trees and this location is preferable because the trees to be impacted are mostly willows and cottonwoods that will grow back relatively quickly. He agreed that some trees will be lost but that has been looked into to assure the project is saving the good trees. • Mayor Marty stated with the mitigation area, monitoring for the wetland replacement area- will occur in accordance with the Wetland Conservation Act for five years to assure the success of the