HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg276September 27, 1976 Page 8
BAUER WELDING & METAL FABRICATORS INC. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL,
MOUNDS VIEW INDUSTRIAL PARK.
Ken Benson, representing Bauer Welding & Metal Fabricators, Inc., stated
the proposed building is 44,200 square feet and located on an 8.1 acre
site abutting Mustang Road. The requirements from the Planning Coimuission,
Rice Creek Water Shed and the Minnesota Polution Control Agency have been
met. He then reviewed this project with the Council. The Rice Creek Water
Shed District has requested that a holding pond, which will run into Rice
Creek be put along the north portion of the property. This will be pro-
vided. A gate will be provided in the fence on the north side for access
of emergency vehicles. Both the building inspector and the engineer have
reviewed the plans. The estimated construction cost is $465,000.
Mayor Pickar stated that everything seems to be in order and it is very
refreshing that everything has been complied with. Councilmember Shelquist
asked which alternate from the Rice Creek Water Shed District they would
use, the ponding which would sink into the ground with a skimmer for the
debris, or the skimmer with no ponding? Mr. Benson stated they went with
the settling into the ground.
Councilmember Baumgartner questioned the lighting plan. Mr. Benson
stated there would be high pressure sodium lights located on the surface
portion of the building. Nothing is being planned for the rear of the
building at this time. The building is 480 feet from the property line
of the trailer court.
Councilmember Baumgartner questioned the easement for access to the water
tower. Mr. Benson stated there is an easement on the Smith Transit property
that goes directly back to the water tower.
Mr. Benson then reviewed the landscaping plan. Mayor Pickar stated that if
this matter is approved the developer would have to enter into a development
contract and post the required bonds. Mr. Benson stated he had some
questions about the development contract, such as the wording "public
property" and "Public improvement ". Attorney Meyers stated that this would
only apply if they requested certain public improvements on the property.
Mr. Benson also questioned the required bonding. Steve Rose, the Building
Inspector, stated that on a project of $465,000 the bond would be $45,000
or something equivalent to that. Mr. Benson stated that this seems high.
Donald Bauer, the owner, stated he would like to start as soon as possible
and asked who would act as referee if they ran into a disagreement on the
contract. Mayor Pickar stated that the project could be approved on the
contingency that the development contract be completed. Mr. Rose stated
that the staff has not had the time to finally,approve the plans and
suggested that if this is approved, the approval be subject to staff
approval of the plans.
MS (Pickar - Shelquist) to adopt Resolution No. 768 which approves the building
permit for Ron Bauer conditional upon entering into a development contract
which is satisfactory to both parties, posting of the required bonds as
stated by the development contract, issuance of a contractor's license
as required by the City, and subject to staff approval of the building plan.