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Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting May 9, 1988 ------------------------------------------------------- Page Two Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened the first public hearing at 7:05 7. Public P.M. Hearing: City Planner Herman explained the _ opose Ordinance No. 441 would allow for the introduction of veterinarviornce animal clinics in the City Code. Sne explained the ordinance includes a definition and places the use in B-2 zoning, for a conditional use, and she reviewed two conditions that .4ould be placed, concerning noise and smell and the boarding of animals. City Planner Herman stated sha had checked with County officials to get their input on concerns raised by the Council previously and reviewed their recommendations concerning negative ventilation and other control measures. She stated she feels the ordinance could be kept as it is and other circumstances could be addressed on a case by case basis during the conditional use process. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7:09 PM. City Planner Herman explained that in December 1987, B. Presentation the City received proposals from various firms to of Results have a Cicy survey done, and the decision was made to City Surve10 go with Decision Resources. She stated they have by Dr. William completed the survey and compiled the results and Morris, compared them to other surrounding communities, and Decision find them very favorable for Mounds View. Resources Ltd. Dr. William Morris, of Decision Resources, reviewed the methodology used, and the information learned from interviewing the residents, and their perceptions of the quality of life in the City, policy preferences, City services, and the citizen/City linkages. He summarized the findings, reporting that they are very good and the people contacted generally are happy with the quality of life in Mounds View. Councilmember Hankner expressed frustration with the lack of understanding by people on how their tax dollars are spent. She also explained the intent of the survey was to help the Council in the budget process for the coming year. Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened the 9. Public Hearing: second public hearing at 7:40 PM. Variance Re- questCit Planner Herman Appeal Y presented an overhead map, showing by Dynamic{ , the location of the property in question. She stated Designers, 7s56 that the proposed two four -unit structures on the and 7660 property would require subdivision of the property, Woodlawn Drive which is currently located in a wetland area and she listed the various approvals which would have to be granted.