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Mounds View City Council U NFIA F.. F.,) ( ayjsgular 24eeting �' Ff�^ April 11, 1988 ---------- r� E �� LL E� LLLJJJ Page Five ------------------------------ --------------- ------------- (7uncilmember Blanchard stated they are still losing site of the fact that they are considering using tax money to purchase the property, and it could be held for years before anything was done, or any return made to the City. Councilmember Hankner stated she objects to the use of the general fund and water fund, but she feels the use of the Silver Lake Woods project fund would work, and the decisio,, is really whether the City should be involved. Councilmember Blanchard stated she has a real problem with tying up :ax Laney for this, as it is not known whether it will be for 2 years or 20. Mayor Links stated the question gets down to whether the City should or should not plan for the future, Attorney Meyers stated a building permit had been issued, an extension was denied, the City has been asked by the property owner's attorney on what grounds it was denied as it is a buildable lot, and if the property owner is being denied the right to build, the City could incur damages. He added a hearing would give the Council an opportunity to talk to him, or his attorney, id if he refuses to come in, then he will forego some _ights. Councilmember Wuor.i pointed out the denial of the conditional use permit for Amoco was flue in large part to the concern with heavy traffic, and this discussion revolves helping to control traffic in that area. She stated the City should use foresite and plan ahead. Clerk/administrator 2auley explained how the City acquired MSA funds from the Silver Lake Woods oroiect. Councilmember Hankner recommended the Council follow the recommendation of Attorney Meyers, and schedule a hearing for May 9, which would give ample time for the Property owner and others to be notified. Motion/Second: Hankner/Quick to set a public hearing _or PM on Monday, May 91 1988, to consider the extension of the building permit for 8100 Groveland Road, and a letter be sent to the property owner and all other interested parties in the area, informing them of this public hearing. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried t ouncilmember Hankner left the meeting at 7:55 PM.