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Mounds View City Council August 28, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 4 the parks, which are subsidized. He stated that the current discussion is whether or not residents will use it if it is more affordable. Mr. Reed stated that he asked the same question a few years back, when the center was costing the City $90,000 a year, and that the City needs to seriously consider the cost to the citizens. Carol Mueller, 8340 Groveland Road, stated that the Cub Scouts are currently meeting at the Community Center. She stated that the troop tried to use the center with the previous caterers, but they could not afford it at that time. She stated that the troop is excited to have the space at the center to hold meetings and events. She stated that the center is a benefit to the city and those who come into the City will be served as well. She stated that she understands it is subsidized by the city and it is a service that residents appreciate. She also asked that the City consider a different location for the theater group. Jeff Abler, 8331 Red Oak Drive, stated he is a recent transplant to Mounds View and when he moved here, he loved the neighborhood and area. He stated his concern is the volume of traffic on Red Oak Drive and the size and speed of the vehicles. He stated there is some awareness from the City, but stated there are significant amounts of traffic and speeds are very fast. Mr. Abler stated the road is not in good condition and cannot handle the speed, amount of traffic, and weight of the large vehicles. He stated that Red Oak has become the main north to south cut- through for people avoiding 35W or Highway 65. He asked that the Council address the issue at an upcoming meeting. He noted Long Lake Road is a County road and is better equipped to handle traffic than Red Oak Drive and others such as Groveland. Mayor Marty noted the issue would be up for future discussion. Rick Perrozzi, 7791 Groveland Road, stated that some of the Council is wondering about the PAC Building. He stated that the property to the back was being held for a future parking lot. He stated that the watershed district wants to ensure that the water from the property goes through the pre-treatment ponds before the main pond. Mr. Perrozzi stated that the taxes for the property have gone up. He stated that the watershed district knew he wanted to make the area a parking lot and brought the issue to the attention of Velmeir. Mr. Perrozzi noted that the watershed district ruined the property and will not have it graded for a parking lot. He stated that he asked the watershed to speak with Jim LaValle regarding what happened to the paper that was signed at the closing but then altered. He stated that because it was done, the City would not approve the parking lot. He stated that he hired an engineer whose opinion it was that the project was doomed from the start. He stated the CVS site could have been lowered in order to accommodate his property. Mr. Perrozzi noted that Community Development Director Ericson stated he, Mr. Perrozzi, was • the reason the project was not done. He stated the property was kept for parking, and if there is no parking, the integrity of the building is compromised. He stated that tenants would like to