HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090-000029_pg081A - Yes, however, most persons do not want to sell their property until a
determination is made on an airport location.
Mayor Neisen stated that he would like to see only opposition to the liquor question
expressed at this time since the developer has stated that he does not want the rezoning
without the liquor license.
Mr. Perry Malvin, 2220 Sherwood Road:
Q - How do you get a liquor license?
A - Attorney Meyers replied that the Council issues the license after application
and possible hearing on the proposal. He added that the hearing prior to the
issuance, was optional.
Mayor Neisen stated that the Council considers the health, safety, and welfare of
the community in such matters and any denial for the license on the rezoning must be
based on these three factors.
Mr. Thomas Coplin, 5168 Longview presented a petition with 216 names opposed to the
issuance of a liquor license. He stated that there were several liquor stores in
proximity to the proposal, there was at least one night spot close by, and he desired
to see the area preserved in its natural environment. He stated he has talked with
Mr. Ken Simons of the Ramsey County Open Space Commission and the County is studying
the possible acquisition of this area.
Mayor Neisen recognized Ken Simons from the audience and asked what was the current
situation with the proposal that Mounds View forwarded Ramsey County relative to our
open space needs. Mr. Simons explained that his department is currently studying the
Rice Creek Corridor which extends to one mile on either side of Rice Creek and includes
the area in question tonight. He stated that this property is a potential open space
corridor which would link the interior of the Village and provide possible drainage
and trail systems. He added however, that no solutions had been proposed yet and
this parcel has not been identified for 1972 acquisition.
Robert Glazer, 2375 Hillview Road thanked the Council for not exercising unilateral
action on issuing the liquor license. He stated he was opposed to the license at that
location because of the additional traffic it would generate, the fact that persons'
health may be compromised by the lighting of the area, that homes may be devalued,
that there was a redundancy in liquor stores, and that the environment of the area
would be compromised.
Mr. Darven Unruh, 5177 Longview Drive:
Q - Why is a business development only attractive if a liquor license is issued?
He stated that the development would be a quick stop transient trade area and
that in any case the commercial development should not be contingent on a
liquor license.
Mr. Harvey Lignell, 5172 Longview Drive:
Q - What type of liquor store would be constructed?
A - Mrs. Ahlman stated an on and off sale intoxicating with less than 25% of the
square foot area devoted to the liquor license.
Mr. Douglas Finch, 2752 County Road H2, asked about the northern boundary of the
proposal and the effect the development would have on persons exiting from the
development onto Silver Lake Road. He stated that there would be poor visibility onto
Silver Lake Road because of the dip in the road. He added additional traffic would
be increased in the area.