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Mounds View City Council August 28, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 5 come in to the building, but they all ask when the parking lot will be done. He stated that he could not lease the building until the parking is done. Mr. Perrozzi stated that he worked with Velmeir with the piece of property and they need to take care of it. He also asked why he could not speak with the City's engineers who worked on the project. He said he will pay for the engineers' time for the meeting. Mr. Perrozzi stated he is trying to mediate this situation and will begin litigation unless he can get it done. He asked if the City is powerless to do anything. He noted his concern that it is taking so long. He stated last fall he went to the watershed district, he told the property owners last fall what the district needed, and nothing was done. He stated that the watershed district has to submit a plan, the City would approve the plan, but Velmeir is not doing anything to approve it. He stated there are two months to get the parking lot done. He also explained all of the steps that have to be taken in order to approve the parking lot with the watershed district. He stated he has done everything he can, but Velmeir has not. Mayor Marty noted that there are two pieces of private property, one owned by CVS, one owned by Mr. Perrozzi. He stated the City is unable to tell either property owner what to do. He stated that if he and the other property owner cannot make it work, they may have to go to court. He stated he has discussed the problem with Director Ericson and Mr. Perrozzi and stated the City does not have much leverage between two private property owners. • Mr. Perrozzi stated that the positioning of the streetlight ruins his property and he has asked the other properly owner to move the light. He stated when he has hired an attorney and stood his ground, the other property owner has finally listened. He noted the other problems. Mayor Marty stated that Mr. Perrozzi has exceeded his three minutes and asked Director Ericson to try and set up a meeting between Velmeir and Mr. Perrozzi to try and work something out. Director Ericson stated that Mr. Perrozzi's engineers have spoken to the watershed district, but that the plan needs to be in place before it could be reviewed. He stated that there should be resolution this week. He stated he would contact the owner of Velmeir and the engineers to set up a meeting. Mayor Marty stated he would appreciate such a meeting. Mr. Perrozzi stated he would pay the costs of the engineers. He stated he would like to know how the grades were approved and how the project was set up. He said he wants to get the parking lot done to bring in tenants. Director Ericson stated he is not sure if the engineers would help the problem. Mr. Perrozzi stated it would help him determine the liability of the plan. He questioned why the City would approve the plan for the parking lot when it may not be viable. Mayor Marty asked Director Ericson to look into the issue and report back to the City. Mr. Perrozzi stated he would like an answer and will contact the engineers himself.