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April 28, 1975
fails to do so, and to bill the owner if this occurs; 2) solving the receiving
area problem located on the south end of the building currently containing boxes
and debris (some other storage area is to be designed and incorporated to alleviate
the problem); and 3) in conjunction with the city administrator development of
alternative treatment to the trash area and, if no alternative treatment can be
found, the city will accept the plan, however, Council prefers something more
aesthetically appealing than the cyclone fence.
Nancy Burmeister, Mounds View Planning Commission, said the Planning Commission
had requested more information on plantings. Mr. Hall said he thoughtthey
decided at the Planning Commission meeting to continue with planting in front
of the building as now exits with underground sprinkler system, greenery all year
long and no plantings by the highway that would block view.
Councilman Shelquist read the Planning Commission minutes. He said he did not
recall specific recommendations on plantings but there was a question raised on
decibel limits by Mr. Glazer. However, at present the city has no ordinance on
noise. The new zoning ordinance will carry a section on this in accordance with the
State Polution Control Agency.
MSP (Johnson- Hodges) to amend the motion to include the requirement that the
green area around the building be appropriately landscaped. 5 Ayes.
Mr. Hall said that the landscaping was his intention and it would be carried out.
Mayor Johnson asked Mr. Hall if he agreed with all of the items in the motion.
Mr. Hall said the only thing he objected to was the sod, which would be expensive.
He would rather seed and let grass come in. He said he would like to plant rye
or something comparable. He said his water bill was already $700 every three
months and he could not afford to maintain sod by County Road H. Engineer
Bearden said something growing would be required. The worst problem with
erosion will be south of the weir and south of the edge of the parking lot after
it leaves the weir so something will have to be grown there.
Mayor Johnson proposed that Mr. Hall sod it and throw in some black dirt for top-
soil and make it a nice area and get the sand settled. This is an asset that
will benefit the Mermaid. Mr. Hall said if it was absolutely necessary he would
do it but to have to sod and water all that area when he did not get any break
on his water bill seemed unfair.
Mayor Johnson asked Engineer Bearden what alternative there might be. Engineer
Bearden said there were several grasses available that would grow well with some
top soil added to support it, especially in the areas where erosion would occur.
Mayor Johnson asked Engineer Bearden if the plan said sod. Engineer Bearden said
it did say sod.
Mayor Johnson asked that the plan be changed to state "provide topsoil and seed
and sodding only in high erosion area with the total area covered and seeded."
MSP (Johnson- Baumgartner) to postpone indefinitely the public hearing on rezoning
of property for the Launching Pad Supper Club as requested by their representative
Mr. Palais.
Mr. Ery Herbst appeared before the Council stating that he has a signed letter of
intent from Perkins Cake & Steak House to build on the north part of his property
but he needs sewer and water. He said he thought some arrangement could be worked