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only make a decision in the best interests of the health and welfare and that
sheer numbers opposing a rezoning was not sufficient to deny a petitioner.
Mayor Rustad called for objectors. Mrs. Skelly -7095 Knollwood Drive, Mrs.
Porter -7215 Knollwood Drive, Mr. and Mrs. Valley -2016 Woodale Drive and
Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox -7191 Knollwood Drive objected because they would like to
keep the area residential. There was some discussion on petitions and the
weight that they carried. Mr. Dropps stated that he would show a soils report
of the area. Mr. Valley asked why he could not build duplexes in the area.
Mr. Dropps stated that the return of a duplex was approximately $50.00 per
month. Mr. Dropps again stated that the area was not a residential area.
Someone would not build a home on Silver Lake Road. Mr. Valley doesn't like
it because Mr. Dropps is probably buying the property cheap to make money.
Mrs. Valley wants Mr. Dropps to sell it as residential lots. Regarding the
possible use of the land as office space, Mr. Dropps stated that at the
present time there is no demand for office space in Mounds View.
Council discussion. Councilman Hodges asked if apartments were not better
than bus yards. Residents stated yes but they were there first. When they
bought their property they knew the bus yard was there. Mayor Rustad stated
people do buy certain rights when they buy a home in a single family residenta.l
area. Mr. Dropps feels that he has a good reason for requesting the rezoning.
Mayor Rustad, people that do own land pay taxes and assessments. Years ago
taxes were low, now this property probably pays at least $300.00 a year
assessments alone. Councilman Johnson - Councilman Johnson stated that the
Council had demonstrated previously that they can make a decision in the best
interests of the citizens. At the present time he sees no other alternative
for thislproperty. Previous requests were turned down for the very reason
that other land was going to be rezoned for apartment buildings. He sees no
other use for this property. Mrs. Valley questioned what is to stop it.
Councilman Malvin explained the resident reaction at the hearing of September
8th in which the residents desired apartments over the commercial use of
property. Mayor Rustad stated that no doubt something will be there other
than homes. Mayor Rustad closed the meeting at 9:20 P.M. and called for
Council discussion. Councilman Blanchard stated that he concurrs with
Councilman Johnson and that he would make a motion.
MSP (Blanchard /Johnson) To approve the rezoning subject to approval of the
site plan and approval of the building permit and adequate fencing.
Engineer Boehm's Report
Engineer Boehm explained that last week he had a call from Ehlers and Associates
and that they wanted a letter on an engineers letterhead to HUD on the overbid
and the request for more money for Project 1968 -3.
Engineer Boehm also stated that he had talked to the engineer from Blaine on the
judicial ditch and that they were cleaning the ditch not expanding the ditch and
that the drainage area would not be increased.
Engineer Boehm also stated that the Highway Department would be here October 6th
to discuss the proposed carrier pipes under new Highway #10. He stated that he
felt the attorney should be present also.
MSP (Malvin /Rustad) To adjourn at 9:35 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dennis S. Zy11_4 J
Clerk- Administrator
5 Ayes