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Mounds View City Council July 10, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 16 change in the PUD allowed an office building. He stated that a company made a deal that fell through and the owners have been seeking a tenant who would utilize the building as an office and have failed. He explained how the building would be used for the print production company He added it is very technical equipment and that the company would like to maintain the professional feel of the building. Mr. Fields stated the fundamental difference between Lets Get Graphic is that there are many professionals employed as graphic designers using on-site computers. He stated that the owners of the company are very excited to be in the community, will be purchasing the building from LandCor, and will be part owners of the retail center. He explained part of the second floor of the building will be leased to professionals. Mayor Marty returned at 9:12 p.m. Mr. Fields stated that they do not have any other potential tenants for the building. Councilmember Flaherty explained that Let's Get Graphic is not a typical printing firm. He questioned how the company disposes of hazardous waste. The owner of Let's Get Graphic stated his company contracts with another company that removes the hazardous waste which is stored in a sealed drum. He stated it is disposed of twice a year and not much hazardous waste is produced. Councilmember Flaherty asked if there is documentation of such removal and the owner replied that there is. Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 9:14 p.m. Councilmember Gunn stated she is glad to have a potential occupant for the building and to see a viable business that plans to be in Mounds View for a while to maintain the building. MOTION/SECOND: GUNN/FLAHERTY. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6879 Pertaining to a PUD Amendment at 2442 County Road 10 to Add "Print Production and Fabrication Shop" as a Permitted Use and to Add "Attached Accessory Building" as a Permitted Accessory Use. Councilmember Thomas asked about the requirement that this is approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District, and stated that as long as that question is handled, she is willing to vote for the resolution. Councilmember Stigney stated his opposing view that he believes the building is in the wrong location for the printing company. He stated that when the developer first proposed the building, it would be a medical building, which fell through. He added that it is unfortunate the developer cannot lease the building, but that it is not the City's problem. He stated he does not support a change in the PUD or the accessory building. .J